The 2026 FMI Future Leaders eXperience, an online leadership development course tailored for the grocery and consumer products industry, is designed to enhance leadership skills across high-potential employees, new managers and mid-level leaders.
By: Kara Adams, Director, Education (e-learning), FMI
The new year brings new goals, novel challenges and fresh opportunities to invest in the people who will shape your organization’s future. As you plan your 2026 learning and development strategy, now is the perfect time to focus on strengthening your leadership pipeline.
Registration is officially open for the 2026 FMI Future Leaders eXperience, a proven leadership development online course created specifically for the grocery and consumer products industry.
Expand Industry Perspectives
The Future Leaders eXperience is designed for companies that want to develop leadership capability across the workforce in a thoughtful, intentional way. It is ideal for:
- High-potential employees with strong growth potential,
- New managers building confidence and people leadership skills,
- Mid-level managers preparing for broader influence and responsibility.
Why Companies Choose the Future Leaders eXperience
- Industry-Specific Leadership Development The course curriculum focuses on real leadership challenges faced across food retail and supply organizations. Participants gain practical tools they can apply immediately with their own teams.
- Cross-Industry Collaboration Randomly assigned learning teams expose participants to different perspectives, operating models and leadership approaches. This collaboration strengthens problem-solving skills and builds lasting industry connections.
- Scalable, Consistent Development Registering multiple employees helps organizations establish a shared leadership foundation while still benefiting from diverse peer learning across the industry.
- A Credible Certificate Participants who successfully complete the course earn the Food Retail Leader Certificate, reinforcing your organization’s commitment to leadership development and professional growth
Make Leadership Development a 2026 Priority
The new year is an ideal time to invest in your people and plan for the future. By enrolling rising leaders now, you support both individual growth and the long-term strength of your leadership pipeline.
Whether you are preparing new managers, developing high-potential talent, or strengthening mid-level leadership capability, the FMI Future Leaders eXperience offers a practical, industry-focused solution.
Registration is now open. Start building your leadership pipeline for 2026 and beyond.
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