Upcoming Executive/Transit Director Level Leadership Training Program (LTP) 2026

About this Program: The Leadership Training Program is designed for Minnesota public transit systems to enhance leadership skills and competencies to advance leadership and management within their organization.

Executives will participate in 6 two-day training days and receive 1-hour coaching sessions and participate in a 1-hour peer networking group every other month along with some pre-work and assignments.

The cost of the training is covered by RTAP and breakfast and lunch will be provided on training days. Participants are responsible for their own lodging, meals outside of training hours, and mileage, but scholarships may be available from RTAP if you don’t have funds in your operating budget to cover these costs. 

Is this level right for you? 

• Position Description: Final decision maker; Handles employee-related issues for final decisions; High level community involvement; Legislative involvement; Responsible for funding decisions, organizational/structure design, and overall agency guidance. Agency liaison to local government, their CAP agency (if applicable), MnDOT, and others.
• Position Titles: Transit Director, Transportation Programs Director, Director, CEO, Director of HR, CFO, COO, General Manager, VP, Training and Safety Manager.
• Topics may include: Ethics, Strengths, Executive Leadership Principles, Labor Relations, Effective Communication, Time Management, Policy Management, Delegating and Leading Through Change, Work/Life Balance, Conflict Resolution, Asset Management, Managing Stakeholders, Personal Action Planning, and other related topics.
• Session Duration: 2 full-day sessions every other month; coaching and peer group in the off-month.
• Format: in-person training sessions with virtual/phone call coaching

About the Trainer: DRI Consulting, a management consulting firm based in North Oaks, Minnesota, is facilitating the Leadership Training Program. Learn more here: dric.com/team

Registration Deadline: December 5, 2025

Monthly Hotel Block information will be provided at a later date.