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In addition to its signature program for VCU leaders, the Institute
also custom designs and conducts intensive leadership development
programs for specific professional groups as well as for particular
organizations. Typically, Institute programs are conducted over
at least a six-month time period and contain a number of sessions.
All programs emphasize the leadership principles
of the Institute while also advancing participants’ expertise in
their professional content area (e.g., higher education, municipal
government, or the nonprofit sector). Instruction is augmented by
outside speakers with expertise in particular topic areas. An intensive
leadership assessment (i.e., 360-degree feedback) component is often
a part of Institute programs. Staff and faculty strive to make the
programs especially memorable by their:
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attention
to the whole person — an acknowledgment of both
the personal and professional aspects of true leadership. |
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time for reflection, stillness and self-awareness
in the midst
of busy lives. |
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continuous deepening of integrity. |
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blending fiscal responsibility with a touch
of elegance in event planning. |
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appreciation of how individuality contributes
to a cohesive whole. |
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celebration of people’s native strengths.
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facilitation of strong connections among
those associated
with the Institute. |
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