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Excellence In Executive Leadership
2013
Excellence in Executive LeadershipExecutive leadership practice is a fluid process requiring attention to self, skills, and relationships. Effective leaders listen, use integrative and strategic thinking, change behaviors, synthesize divergent ideas to create new, innovative solutions and lead in an environment of change. ExcEL taps into the rich experience of participants through experiential methods, providing a platform for learning and creating new perspectives through which to lead.
“The content of the program, instructors, guest speakers from around the world, and my fellow participants were all amazing. It was a transforming and inspiring experience...I know I will be a better leader for it, in all walks of life.”
~ Stephanie M.Paul, Frank & Collins
OutcomesExcEL provides highly competent leaders with the opportunity to extend the range of their leadership presence and to transform their current understanding of the behaviors necessary for effective executive leadership. Graduates of ExcEL will come away from the program with:•A network of leadership peers that will support them throughout
their careers;•The ability to lead and manage the core components of planned
change;•Strategic internal and external alliances to support business goals;•Tools to build, maintain and spend social, political and cultural
capital;•A systems orientation to viewing their organizations.
ExcEL’s Three Focus Areas • DevelopingandStrengtheningEmotionalIntelligence through
exploration of the four quadrants of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
• BuildingStrategicCapacity by moving from an operational to a strategic focus, understanding the broader business context, creating and sustaining strategic connections, and exploring the alignment of values, vision, and culture.
• InfluencingSystemsenabling leaders to identify the myriad of systems present in their organization and to navigate, influence, and impact these systems.
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Excellence in Executive
Leadership
PRE-‐PROGRAM Orienta0on Assessments Readings
FACE TO FACE SESSIONS
Group work Peer-‐Learning Coaching
INTER-‐SESSION
Reflec0on Coaching
The ExperienceExcEL is delivered over four months, from September through December and includes the following components:•Pre-Work – orientation, assessments, and reading; •Four 2-day sessions which include full group engagement, reflection,
dialogue, and peer learning opportunities;•One-on-one and small group coaching with certified executive coaches.
These experiential components are fully integrated throughout the duration of the program.
Emotional intelligence was by far the biggest learning experience for me. Realizing how my thoughts, feelings and decisions affected and influenced the way things happened in the organization was very beneficial. I have been able to apply all of the techniques I learned to my current situation and it has had a profound effect on myself and my team.
~ Bryan R.Draker Labs
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Cortney Cahill, MSOD, the lead faculty for ExcEL, is an organization development consultant focused on developing leaders and their teams to drive business results through strategic initiatives and organizational alignment. Consulting and coaching leaders since 1997, Cortney’s clients range across manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, federal government and non-profit organizations.
Guest Faculty
Tracy Fenton, MBA specializes in working with individuals and teams to bring them into alignment with their vision, strategy, and professional roles, thus improving overall performance, changing behavior, and building strategic capacity. Working through the dilemmas of leadership at the strategic, operational and behavioral levels, amidst competing priorities and numerous stakeholders, formed the basis of her duties at the Correctional Service of Canada from 1997-2006.
Sean Collins, Ed.D. is an experienced organization development practitioner. He has worked for nineteen years in facilitation and consults with businesses in the airline, medical, educational, government, and corporate sectors. Sean’s special focus with executives and leadership groups is to maximize their impact and influence to lead upward, inspire followership, and to develop capacity from within.
Frances, Johnston, PhD, is co-founder of the Teleos Leadership Institute and is the co-author of Becoming a Resonant Leader (2008). Fran has designed programs in leadership development and transformation, group dynamics, and organizational renewal. She serves as an advisor and coach to senior executives internationally and designs and implements advanced leadership programs throughout North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
ExcEL Core Faculty
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“The ExcEL program is a must-do experience for senior leaders in any organization. The material is presented with such intelligence, flair, and mastery that one will leave the sessions greatly enlightened...it was truly a game-changer for me,”
~ Rudy C.Revision Military
LocationThe 2013 ExcEL sessions will be held at the Hotel Jay and Conference Center at Jay Peak Resort, in beautiful Jay, VT.
Thursday overnight stay is strongly encouraged. To receive the discount group room rate mention “ExcEL” when making your reservation.
For directions and hotel details visit jaypeakresort.comHotel Jay and Conference CenterJay Peak Resort830 Jay Peak RoadJay, VT 05859800-451-4449
Dates for Class of 2013 September 26 & 27October 17 & 18November 21 & 22December 12 & 13
Application Process The selection process for the ExcEL program is competitive. Applicants must submit a completed application including a letter of support from a senior managing partner or executive leader, and a $75 application fee. Details and application are available online at champlain.edu/excel.Acceptance decisions will be made by July 19, 2013.
TuitionTuition includes all materials, breakfasts, breaks, lunches and Thursday evening receptions and dinners. Overnight accomodations are not included in the tuition.
Tuition is $5,750.00 — Apply by May 1 and receive a 10% discount!
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Who Should Attend
This program attracts senior leaders with a strong interest in developing greater strategic leadership capacity and enhanced leadership behaviors. The emphasis is on self-awareness and building stronger relationships at all levels of the organization.
Past graduates include business owners, CEOs and aspiring chief executives with a passion to further develop essential capabilities necessary in a complex, ever-changing business environment.
ExcEL graduates include leaders from the following companies: Aldrich & Elliott, P.C.Burlington Business AssociationCity of BurlingtonCitizens BankCommittee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)Dealer.comFletcher/CSIFletcher Allen Health CareFlex-A-SealGreen Mountain Powerhmc2 Husky Injection MoldingKeyBankLeonardo’s PizzaThe Lodge at Otter CreekMarathon Health CenterMerchant’s BankMinto CommunitiesMyWebGrocerNew England Federal Credit Union
Northwestern Medical CenterNRG SystemsPC ConstructionPKC CorporationPaul Frank + CollinsPeoples Trust CompanyPeople’s United BankPomerleau Real EstateReading Plus/Taylor AssociatesRedstoneRevision MilitaryThe RehabGYMVermont Electric Co-OpCity of Saint AlbansSugarbush Resort/Summit VenturesVermont Community Health CentersTLC Nursing AssociatesTwincraftVermont Gas SystemsVermont Public Radio (VPR)
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ExcEL is Presented By
The Center for Professional & Executive DevelopmentThe Center leverages the College’s academic roots and ties to the business community to create and deliver timely and in-demand programs and consulting services. The Center offers a continuum of professional development opportunities to meet the needs of employers and support employees at all levels of career, from new manager to senior executive. Programs can be customized to an organization’s needs and delivered on-site or on-campus.
The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is the largest business advocacy organization in Vermont and has housed the Leadership Champlain program for over 20 years, giving emerging leaders in the greater Burlington area the opportunity to gain insight into community issues in a unique way. The mission of the Chamber is to promote commerce and economic growth guided by the principles of community engagement, environmental responsibility and issue-centric advocacy.
In Partnership WithTeleos Leadership InstituteTeleos, established in 2002, is a professional consulting firm for both private and public sectors that encourages and develops values-based and resonant leadership. Teleos clients over the years have included United Nations Development Programme, Unilever, UniCredit Banca, MTV/Nickelodeon, Vodafone, the National Institute for Health, IBM, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, Creative Commons, ETS, Eaton Corporation, and University of South Florida Medical School. The Teleos Core Team includes renowned consultants and advisors, psychologists, researchers, writers, and former business leaders, all with a global reputation.
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“This program is more useful and more effective than any other I have experienced. ExcEL is well designed and smoothly executed and the format is rich for learning and developing the targeted competencies.”
Jennifer P. PKC Corporation
2011 ExcEL Graduate
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“ExcEL increased my awareness of how I operate in the world.”
Larry W.Redstone Commercial
“We were taught to raise our heads and really pay attention to influences that could make a difference in how we lead.”
Debra R.Revision Military
“I think it is rare as a leader to have an opportunity to step away from work and find time to focus and really learn from peers in a safe environment and have some good structure around that learning.”
Brian L.Dealer.com
