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Leadership Development Institute

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Leadership Development Institute (LDI)

The LDI program began in 1992 and has been offered annually since that time (except in 2020-2021 when the pandemic occurred), making it a signature program of MC. The LDI promotes the philosophy that people lead from where they are and focuses on the participants’ self-awareness of personality, vision, influencing, building relationships, and interactions with others.

The cohort is open to all MC employees—faculty, staff, and administrators—and meets for nine classes during the academic year. The program ends with participants presenting their projects that they self-selected and developed throughout the year and a graduation ceremony.

Since 1992, 652 employees have graduated from the LDI with increased self-awareness and self-confidence, an increased network of colleagues, and a sense of team bonding. The LDI always has been and continues to be a program that promotes a one-college view, enhancing employees’ abilities to contribute to student success. Be a part of the LDI experience!

Note that full participation is expected as a requirement for completion. Only one absence is accepted. Additional absences require the participant to return the next year to make up the missed classes.

Complete the Leadership Development Institute FY 27 Application (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader. Link opens in new window.)
Schedule
  • Orientation, October 8, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
  • Strengths Finder - Personal Development, October 22, 8:45 am–Noon, MK 122
  • Strengths Finder - Group work, October 23, 8:45 am–Noon, Zoom
  • Values and Emotional Intelligence, November 5, 8:45 am–Noon, MK 122
  • Check-in – Shadow Day Interest, November 6, 8:45 am–Noon, Zoom
  • Articulating a Vision, December 3, 8:45 am–Noon, MK122
  • Building Relationships: A Leader’s Tool, January 14, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
  • Leadership and Influence, January 28, 8:45 am–Noon, Zoom
  • Leadership in a Diverse Workplace, February 11, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
  • Communications and Presentations, February 25, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
  • Capstone--Getting Yourself Noticed: Building Leadership Skills in Your Role, March 11 & 12, 8:45 am–Noon, Zoom
  • LDI Make-up Day - if necessary, March 23 – make-up if needed, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
  • Project presentation rehearsal individual appointments, April 7 & 8 (select date and time for a one-hour appointment), TBD, Zoom
  • Committee Preparation for April 23, April 15 – Grad Committee Only, 9:30–11:30 am, Zoom
  • Project Presentations and Graduation, April 23, 8:30 am–4:15 pm, MK 122

Additional Requirements

  • Attendance on October 8, 22, 23 are mandatory. Do not apply if you cannot attend those dates.
  • Participant arranges a shadow day to accompany and observe an employee that the participant views as a leader. This can be for one day or the equivalent over multiple times.
  • Participation in an LDI committee 
  • Submit a shadow report
  • Final presentation - Impact report – April 23
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For more information, contact Richard Forrest.

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