The Leadership Development Program is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 year. Please click here to apply.
The Program
The mission of the Leadership Development Program is to develop and promote leadership excellence for institutional sustainability, succession planning and fostering of the learning organization. This 3-year executive leadership experience is open to anyone in the organization that has aspirations for leadership at Daytona State or for anyone who is already in leadership at the college and simply wants to set a higher goal for professional excellence.
Overview of Philosophy
The Leadership Development Institute (LDI) was originally conceived from the recognized need for succession planning and professional leadership development at Daytona State. The Leadership Development Institute was designed to educate and prepare the College’s existing employees for the institution’s leadership positions of tomorrow.
Selected Topics
- Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator
- Center for Creative Leadership Descriptor Assessment
- Readings & Discussions on Latest Leadership Books/Articles
- Johari Window
- Community Building Skills
- 360-Degree Feedback Assessment
- Lencioni’s Five Dysfunction’s of a Team
- Kouzes & Posner’s Leadership Challenge
Program Structures
The Leadership Development Program is structured as a 3-year program. Participants focus on individual development in year one, the team dynamic in year two, and an individual practicum to demonstrate excellence in year three.
Participants
One of the strengths of the Institute is the diversity of the participants. Participants may be from any constituencies, any functional or faculty areas, and any job classification. Participation is a selection process involving a portfolio, application, and interview. Usually a maximum of 16 are considered for this honor.
