Executive Leadership Program

2025 Executive Leadership Program

Applications Accepted Through April 4, 2025

Presented by

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Funded in part by

Hawaii Architectural Foundation
Hawaii Architectural Foundation
AIACOF

Objective

Invest in the next generation by sending employees to the AIA Honolulu’s Executive Leadership Program. The program will prepare mid-career architects in Hawai‘i by developing the strategic thinking, business acumen, and management skills necessary to assume leadership responsibilities.

Schedule

  • 9 monthly sessions beginning May 2025 - January 2026
    • May 16
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 1
    • September 12
    • October 10
    • November 14
    • December 12
    • January 9
  • Fridays, 9am to 4pm

TUITION:   $2,500 per participant

Format

  • A series of workshops and sessions led by top experts in their respective fields.
  • Each session consists of an all-day workshop including breaks, lunch, and refreshment.
  • In between sessions there may be additional reading, small group assignments, or other homework to enhance the learning experience.

Topics

  • Participants will engage with core topics such as:
    • Creating a strong sense of self
    • Building high-performing teams
    • Financial management
    • Business development
    • Contracts and risk management
    • And more!

Application Process

Open to AIA Honolulu members.

  1. Complete the below online application form.
  2. The selection committee may reach out to conduct a short conference call with the candidates. All candidates will be notified of their application status by mid-April 2025.
  3. Selected candidates need to have the full support from their firm leadership and should make a commitment to attend all nine sessions.

The tuition fee for the program is $2,500 per person. All course materials, books, lunches and refreshments are included in the tuition.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION

Facilitators

The program is run by Mark Tawara, Hon. Affiliate AIA, and Chris Hong, AIA.

Mark has a proven track record of successful leadership programs with contractors and engineers. Chris has a long history of mentorship and leadership as a recipient of the AIA Young Architects Award in 2015, AIA Honolulu Board President in 2017, and current Board Director for the AIA Small Firm Exchange.

Chris Hong

Chris Hong
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Mark Tawara

Mark Tawara
Hon. Affiliate AIA

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