Leading From the Middle Leadership Development Program
Leading from the Middle is a leadership development program that provides the knowledge and tools to help mid-career and mid-level planning professionals become important leaders within their organizations.
Leading from the Middle is now accepting applications for its inaugural class in DC, to be held this fall.
Leading from the Middle covers the most challenging and relevant topics facing mid-level professionals including:
- Power and Influence
- Strategic Communications
- Values-based Planning
- Cost-effective Evaluation
- Building Strong Partnerships
- Leading Successful Groups
- Managing Resistance
- Cultural Competency
The components of the program include:
- One-of-a-kind design for mid-level planning and community development professionals
- Six full-day training sessions
- hree months of one-on-one executive coaching
- Membership in a growing alumni network of more than in various cities along the East Coast
- Affordable prices - a sliding scale ranging from $250 to $1,250, based on organization size. (Scholarships available)
Leading from the Middle, DC is co-sponsored by George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and the University of Maryland Democracy Collaborative.
To apply for the program see: http://www.theleadinginstitute.org/lm/ or contact Anita Hairston, Co-Instructor, at 202-442-7635 or anita.hairston@dc.gov.
Register today!
Certificate Maintenance
On April 13, 2007, the AICP Commission approved a measure requiring AICP members to engage in continuing education in order to maintain their certification starting January 1, 2008. By ensuring that members have up-to-date skills and training in best practices, Certification Maintenance (CM) enhances the credibility of the planning profession and increases the value of your AICP credential. To learn more about the Certificate Maintenance program, see http://www.planning.org/cm.
