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2005. What is the Leadership Institute?. A unique leadership preparation program providing a balance of traditional training seminars, distance learning and field experiences within a six-month timeframe. Why?. Aging workforce
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What is the Leadership Institute? A unique leadership preparation program providing a balance of traditional training seminars, distance learning and field experiences within a six-month timeframe.
Why? Aging workforce Few educational opportunities available for addiction treatment professionalsFunded by:SAMHSA/CSAT/Partners for RecoveryStates and Agencies
Goal Cultivate and develop future leaders in the addiction field
1st Leadership Institute Developed and executed by:Pam Waters, Southern Coast ATTC DirectorSAMHSA/CSAT/Partners for Recovery Funding USDA Graduate School & Apt Associates support
Nationwide Participation The tremendous success of the first Leadership Institute led to a nationwide effort. Now there are Leadership Institutes held across the country, and you are joining this very unique group of future addiction leaders!
Four-Phase Design Phase 1 – Protégé Formal Assessment Phase 2 – 5-day Immersion Training Phase 3 – Experiential learning Phase 4 – Recognition
Phase 1 - Assessment • Leadership/management interests, values and skills • 360 degree feedback from: Supervisors, Peers, Direct reports • Gap analysis and individual feedback reports • Developmental suggestions and action plan
Phase 2 – Immersion 5-Day Intensive Training Session • Facilitated by USDA Graduate School trainers • Provides a conceptual framework for understanding leadership/management theory and practice • 360 degree protégé assessment analysis • Leadership Development activities • Protégé and Mentor pairing • Blackboard Orientation
Phase 3 – Experiential From classroom to relevant settings … • Ongoing communication between: Protégé, Mentor, and Regional Center * Blackboard * Other • Individualized Leadership Development Project (ILDP) • Continuing education based on gap analysis
Phase 4 – Recognition • Protégé Presentation • Recognition Ceremony
Protégé Characteristics • Mid-management, early to mid-career path • Personal or occupational commitment to addiction field • Current and potential leadership • Commitment to fully participate in all activities of 6 month program
Why Participate? • Develop Individual Leadership Skills • Meet Other Developing Leaders • Gain Practical Experience in “Real World” • Receive Individualized Attention • Earn certificate validating hours of training/project completion
Protégé’s Sponsoring Agency • Allows Protégé to fully participate • Provides: Opportunity to work on an Agency Activity/Goal Travel/lodging expenses Support for Continuing Education
“Leadership and learningare indispensable to each other.” ~ John F. Kennedy