Are you ready to become a top-notch community leader?
It's a tall order, we know, but it can be done - and the Executive Lab is your first step! This seven month program is an opportunity to increase your individual ability to lead change in your organization and community.
You've never had training so uniquely focused on the Executive role.
By the end of the program you will have a solid understanding of Executive responsibilities and a greater ability to demonstrate high-level personal leadership.
The program curriculum focuses on the development of leadership competencies, personalized for each participant, with deeper learning facilitated outside the classroom through a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a "seasoned" Executive.
This program was created exclusively for Executives who have a basic understanding of good practice in not-for-profit management and are looking to strengthen their individual ability to lead staff, external talent, board and community partners.
What will I learn?
Throughout the course you will focus on:
• Strengthening your personal leadership competencies (for example:
developing your people, strategic business sense, impact and influence,
team leadership, etc.)
• Building knowledge of good practice in key areas of not-for-profit
management, including board development, people, finance, fund
development and strategy
• Gaining a solid understanding of the executive responsibilities and
greater ability to demonstrate high-level of leadership competency
Additionally, you will have:
• Developed supportive relationships and personal networks with
other not-for-profit leaders
What are my responsibilities?
Along with attending the seven sessions you will:
• Complete a personal competency assessment and establish
personal learning objectives
• Work towards your personal learning objectives with a
"Seasoned" Executive mentor
• Complete assigned tasks/activities related to the session topics
and journal your experiences in between classroom sessions
The Executive Lab Vancouver 2011 Schedule:
May 25, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
• Introduction: The Role of the Executive in Creating Mission Alignment
June 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Leadership: Building and Inspiring Your Board to Govern
July 20, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Achievement Orientation: Delivering Your Mission by Driving Strategy
September 21, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Developing Your People: Planning for One Workforce
October 19, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Impact and Influence: Creating a Fund Development Culture
November 16, 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Strategic Business Sense: Understanding Financial Sustainability for Your Organization
December 14, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
• Review: Reflecting on the Role of the Executive
All sessions take place at the Vantage Point Offices, 1183 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC.
The cost is $2500. Contact info@thevantagepoint.ca