Click here to apply to the 2026-2027 CREW Boston Leadership Academy. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 22, 2026.
"I think the most impactful part of this program. Taught me a lot about myself." - Class of 2025-2026
“This course provided valuable information and connections.”- Class of 2025-2026
2026-2027 Leadership Academy Program Overview
Friday, October 2, 2026 - Leadership Vision and Assessment
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Katrina Graham, Orange Grove Consulting
This session introduces the cohort, the program and the program facilitator. Expectations and group guidelines will be agreed upon. Participants will conduct a leadership self-assessment and set goals. Using the assessment, participants define their leadership vision, specifically incorporating their values, hopes and career ambitions in the context of the organization.
- Reflect on self within context of organization
- Develop ability to think big picture about leadership
- Reflect on one’s inherent values and beliefs and connection with underlying actions
Friday, November 6, 2026 - Understanding Your Bias
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Katrina Graham, Orange Grove Consulting
Unconscious biases women have about themselves are an invisible threat to women’s careers. In the current situation, these unconscious biases are more visible than before and manifest as women take on more of the “home” work. This module focuses on helping women recognize and overcome these limiting assumptions through case studies to improve decision-making and risk-taking. Inter-sectional aspects of bias will be introduced. Within this context, the systemic biases will be discussed and participants will learn how to manage and overcome these barriers. Within this context, the systemic biases that exist in the RealEstate industry will be discussed and participants will learn how to manage and overcome these barriers.
Learning Objectives
- Identify how flawed assumptions might get in the way of our own career story
- Practice re-framing for improved decision making and risk-taking
- Redefine our career narrative
Friday, December 4, 2026 - Managing the Team
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Katrina Graham, Orange Grove Consulting
This module introduces what makes a successful manager, opportunities for management within Real Estate, the importance of delegating and engaging within the team environment, and how to create an environment to cultivate collaboration and innovation.
Learning Objectives
- Define effective team concepts
- Explore team styles and their impact on team effectiveness
- Explore and apply tools to improve team performance
Friday, January 8, 2027 - Promoting Your Value
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Katrina Graham, Orange Grove Consulting
In this module, participants will think strategically about their value and strategically assess how to leverage the “silver lining” in the current situation. Participants will learn how to frame theiraccomplishments in ways that showcase the value they bring to the organization and build their skills in thinking more strategically. Participants uncover and overcome resistance to self- promotion. They learn how to increase visibility and how to build meaningful networking, mentoring, andsponsorship relationships to accelerate their career – and to model this behavior for their women colleagues.
Learning Objective
- Identify ways to promote one’s value-add authentically
- Quantify their business value to their employer and themselves
- Understand the relationship between self-promotion and value-based impact
Thursday, January 21, 2027 - Mid-Program Check-in Zoom
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Katrina Graham, Orange Grove Consulting
Mid-program check-in with all participants and facilitator.
Learning Objectives
- Check in on program learning goals
- Give advice and feedback on challenges related to the goals
Friday, February 5, 2027 - Building Strategic Relationships
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: TBA
Every career in commercial real estate is built on relationships. Whether you are responsible for bringing in new business or focused entirely on delivery and execution, your ability to cultivate strategic relationships directly shapes your opportunities, your visibility, and your trajectory. In this session, participants develop a practical approach to relationship-building that works at every stage of a career and every type of role. We move beyond traditional business development thinking to focus on the mindsets and behaviors that turn connections into long-term professional capital. Participants leave with a personalized relationship strategy they can begin using immediately.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the relationships that matter most to their current goals and career stage
- Apply a repeatable framework for initiating, deepening, and maintaining strategic professional relationships
- Develop a personal relationship strategy that reflects their role, style, and priorities
Friday, March 12, 2027 - Becoming a Strategic Thinker
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Katrina Graham, Orange Grove Consulting
This workshop equips participants with the mindset and tools to shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive, strategic leadership. Effective leaders don’t just respond to challenges — they think ahead, expand their influence, and take smart, calculated risks. Participants will learn to think and plan strategically, view their careers through a broader lens, and develop a forward-looking plan to measure their progress while confronting common barriers such as risk aversion and reluctance to seek support. By focusing on long-term leadership impact rather than day-to-day execution, participants will leave better prepared to anticipate future challenges and make high-impact decisions that drive organizational success.
Learning Objectives
- Shift Perspective to Enhance Leadership Impact
- Expand Influence Through Strategic Networks
- Take Strategic Risks for Growth
- Create a Personal Strategy for Leadership Growth
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-Close Progress Check-in with all participants. Participants will check-in in small groups and discuss their goal and skill progress. There will be an admin facilitator only.
Learning Objectives
- Check in on program learning goals
- Give advice and feedback on challenges related to the goals
Friday, April 9, 2027 - From Insight to Impact: Integrating Skills for Strategic Impact
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Katrina Graham, Orange Grove Consulting
The final module pulls together the key learnings across the program to transform the participants fromindividual contributor to strategic business leader. Participants learn how integrate their skills for strategic impact in their careers. Participants also celebrate what they’ve learned and how they’ve developed in the program.
Learning Objectives
- Review, reflect and debrief lessons learned across the program
- Develop way forward plan including how to measure progress
- Commit to behavioral change plan
April 28, 2027 - Graduation held at CREW Boston's Annual Achievement Awards
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
May 2027 - Graduation Celebration Dinner
6:00 p.m. - Location TBD
“Everyone I met with really took the time to listen and offered valuable insight. I was able to make connections with other people in the industry that I will maintain for my career.” - Class of 2025-2026
“I got so much out of this training. It really was life changing" - Class of 2025-2026
Location
All classes will be held in Boston MA
(In case a session is cancelled due to snow, the make up session(s) will be take place on one of the following dates, to be determined at a later time)
Eligibility
Applicants should be professionals working in the commercial real estate industry who have demonstrated leadership within their organization, including managing small teams.
Applicants should have 10-15 years of experience in commercial real estate, however, more or less experience will be considered if otherwise qualified.
Applicants should be available for all sessions, as 100% attendance is required for the program.
Applicants must have the desire to gain insights, and leadership skills, and also have a strong aspiration to positions of greater influence within their organization.
Cost for the 2026-2027 Program
Member fee: $2,900
Non-member fee: $3,685 (includes application and membership to CREW Boston)
Deadline
Application deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026
Space is limited. Curriculum subject to change in an effort to provide the most value to participants. Click
here for a pdf outline of the program. If you have any questions about this program, please contact
laura@crewboston.org