Leadership Labs
Leadership Labs are free, live, virtual sessions that offer valuable insights and practical guidance on specific topics relevant to successful Inn management. By covering diverse topics such as program development, financial management, and membership recruitment, these sessions address key aspects of Inn management, equipping leaders with effective skills and knowledge to run successful Inns.
Leadership Labs are designed to be interactive and may include current Inn leaders sharing their Inn’s management processes to inspire engaging discussion amongst participants. These free sessions are offered for Inn executive committees and scheduled from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET on the third Thursday of each month to allow Inn leaders to plan in advance to participate.
Inn leaders are encouraged to participate in one or more Leadership Labs scheduled throughout the Inn year. Experienced Inn leaders are highly encouraged to participate and share their expertise in effective Inn management with other participants.
Upcoming Leadership Labs
November 19, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Inn Governance—Succession Planning
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As with any business entity, nonprofit or otherwise, long-term sustainability should be at the foundation of all major decisions. Sustainable organizations are highly dependent on diverse perspectives and fresh approaches to existing and unforeseen challenges. Good succession planning helps encourage inclusive and innovative environments, which are key to any Inn’s long-term stability. As a member of your Inn’s executive committee, one of the most important contributions you can make is to identify your replacement. Join us for the November Leadership Lab as we explore different succession planning models.
January 21, 2027 | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Mentoring—A Critical Component of the Inn Experience
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Mentoring is one of the most valuable experiences Inns can deliver to their members and represents one of the primary reasons attorneys are drawn to the Inn experience. To be effective and add value to membership, mentoring must be intentional and consistent. Within these parameters, there are many ways to mentor and be mentored. Join us for our Mentoring Leadership Lab to learn different ways that Inns are delivering mentoring experiences and the mentoring resources available to make it easy.
March 18, 2027 | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Effective Financial Management and Reporting Practices
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Good, sustainable Inn management requires the development of an annual budget that balances membership dues and other revenue with re-occurring expenses. Effective financial management is one of the most critical elements of ensuring your Inn’s long-term viability. In the Effective Financial Management and Reporting Practices Leadership Lab, you’ll learn components of managing Inn finances, including budget development, alternate sources of revenue including sponsorships, and common pitfalls to avoid.