Next Generation Leadership Institute
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From the 2019 NACD Summer Conservation Forum and Tour. The Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI) is a program of the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) aimed at developing the next generation of conservation leaders. View this PowerPoint to learn more about the program and how to apply!
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- 2. Next Generation Leadership Institute •A focus of the National Conservation Foundation to develop the next generation of conservation leaders. •Advisory committee created program structure •Goals: • Focused topics for district leaders • Nation-wide participants • In person trainings throughout US • Professional instruction, affordable tuition • Sustainable program for future years
- 3. Mission: To equip Conservation District leaders: • To become national leaders of tomorrow through personal, civic and organizational leadership development in order to meet the future needs of natural resources management. • By increasing their capacity to navigate and manage complex current and future conservation challenges at the national level, which impact conservation districts across the United States. Next Generation Leadership Institute
- 4. Next Generation Leadership Institute www.nacdnet.org/NCF-Next-Gen
- 5. Next Generation Leadership Institute Audience • Currently appointed conservation district officials and district officials with current or potential for a statewide leadership position • Current in term during program year (Feb 2020-Feb 2021) • Committed to future conservation district service • Seven participants will be selected for the inaugural year, one from each NACD Region • Cohort
- 6. Next Generation Leadership Institute How to Apply • Submit online application: info and questions (250 word limit) • Application window: Aug 5, 2019 – Sept 20, 2019 • Signed letters of support (pdf uploaded with application): • State/Territory Association • Applicant’s Conservation District • Agreement to terms • $50 application fee
- 7. Next Generation Leadership Institute Timelines • Selection committee to review applications after window closes. • Online or Phone Interviews mid October • Selection offers to cohort by November 1, 2019 • Acceptance confirmed by December 2, 2019 • Tuition payment by December 15, 2019 • Travel to first session confirmed by January 2, 2020
- 8. Next Generation Leadership Institute Tuition $1,200 • The total value of the program is $10,000 per person. Some scholarship opportunities exist for select individuals, and a payment plan option is available. • Airline travel for all sessions (reimbursed) • Ground transport in session locations (reimbursed) • Meals during travel (reimbursed) • Lodging and meals during all sessions • All training, instruction and transportation during all sessions • Participant materials and supplies Costs borne by participants: transportation to/from your local airport, parking at your local airport, any personal expenses, including expenses incurred after daily planned session activities are complete.
- 9. Next Generation Leadership Institute Commitment • Formed signed agreeing to expectations • Attendance • Presence • Representation of cohort and program • Employer commitment (if applicable) • Spouse commitment (if applicable)
- 10. Next Generation Leadership Institute Sessions • February 7-12, 2020: In conjunction with NACD Annual Meeting | Las Vegas, Nev. (3 days required) • March 2020 (2nd or 3rd week): In conjunction with NACD Fly- In, Washington, D.C. (Date dependent on legislative calendar) • July 16-21, 2020: In conjunction with NACD Summer Meeting, Bismarck, N.D. (3 days required) • November 3-6, 2020: Ardmore, Okla. at Noble Research Institute • February 5-11, 2021: New Orleans, La.: In conjunction with NACD 2021 Annual Meeting – Graduation of 2020 cohort and first session for 2021 NGLI cohort (3 days required).
- 11. Next Generation Leadership Institute Curriculum • Explore your personal leadership style and conservation ethic. • Learn to communicate through conflict arising from conservation challenges and diverse political climates. • Understand the value of civic and organizational leadership. • Gain practical tools such as needs assessments and strategic planning for both public districts and nonprofit associations. • Practice leading districts through change and to accessing new opportunities. • Networking with conservation leaders from across the nation. • Capstone work
- 12. Next Generation Leadership Institute Evaluation • Program assessments will be completed • Experience • Outcomes • Value • Locations • Support • Input of cohort key for inaugural year, information will shape future program development.
- 13. Next Generation Leadership Institute
- 14. Next Generation Leadership Institute Questions? • Ray Ledgerwood • Sunni Heikes-Knapton • Laura Demmel • Advisory committee members • NCF Exec Committee and Board of Trustees ncfnextgen@nacdnet.org
Editor's Notes
- Introduction: The goal of my presentation is to give a run down of the program structure and elements that you will need to know to promote this program back in your own states. As leaders yourself, your endorsement for this level of training is often that nudge that those up and comers need to propel them forward on their leadership journey.
- You heard from Steve robinson at lunch about the goals and the vision of the program, and the work of the advisory committee has been to put the meat on the bones of the program. The goals they established were to ensure the training was focused for district leaders, that it included nation wide particpants, that the trainings would be in person in various US locations, that the instruction be professional and the experience affordiable, and that the program be sustainable for the long term.
- This is what we have heard from districts is the need for leaders in the conservation district community. This comes from a lot of conversations with people who see a crucial need for this program. I hope this speaks to you as what would be useful for district officials across the US.
- This is the website for the program, you’ll find it on the NACD website. The rest of my presentation will cover information that you will find on the website.
- Current district officials and district officials with current or potential for statewide leadership. Current in term, commitment to service. Seven total- 1 from each NACD region. Start small, do it right Cohort: Small group that are in a similar stage and share commonalities. One important aspect is that they are contributing to the content. While they are learning from the material, they are also contributing and learning from eachother. Their diversity (jimbo) makes the experience richer.
- Online application: can be viewed in full from the website- standard questions about applicant, their district, and essay questions. Accepting applications until September 20, 2019. Support letters from state/territory association and local district. Terms are outlined on the handout and on the web. $50 application fee.
- Review and ranking of applications, interviews mid October. Selection offers Nov 1, acceptance due Dec 2. Tuition payment complete or arranged by Dec 15. Travel to first session confirmed by Jan 2.
- Value of the program is $10k, tuition is $1,200. Advisory committee did extensive research on existing programs and those with similar scope and longevity, often had tuitions much higher. Airline, ground transport, travel meals: reimbursed. Once they cross the threshold of the session, it’s an all inclusive experience. Lodging, meals, materials, instruction, materials, any transportation for session activities. Participants cover: transport and/or parking at local airport, any expenses after daily planned sessions.
- We ask for the commitment, for attendance and presence. Because of the small size of the group, and the interactive strategy, attendance and presence is important. When everyone shows up ready and energized, the experience is richer for everyone. We recognize that people have a lot going on, and so we felt that participant’s employers and spouses need to know the commitment it will take. Let’s be honest: Leadership happens in all parts of our lives- these skills will provide benefits beyond district work.
- 5 sessions, 3 days each: Associated with Annual meeting in Las Vegas in February, DC in March, Bismarck in July, Oklahoma in Nov, New Orleans in February for graduation.
- What will be covered: Personal leadership style and conservation ethic. Communciation and dealing with conflict. Diving deep into the civic and organizational leadership. Tools: Needs assessment and strategic planning. Leading through change. Sessions provide ample networking with other conservation leaders. Capstone work where participants will have an opportunity to apply their new skills.
- This is the first year, so we will be constantly assessing and getting feedback on the experiences, outcomes, value, locations, and the program support. This cohort will lay an important foundation for the future program.
- From the COLT panel this morning: One voice can carry a lot of weight. What we do matters. Our work is important. It is our future.
- Steve Robinson Tim Reich, John Redding Mike Mosel Gene Schmidt