The document summarizes Dartmouth College's Management and Leadership Development Program (MLDP). MLDP is a one-term program that develops leadership skills in sophomores, juniors and seniors through weekly expert speaker sessions and hands-on learning of core management topics. Participants work individually and in small groups on a project. Successful completion of MLDP provides opportunities to engage further with the Rockefeller Center and strengthen applications for leadership programs and internships.

1.  Catalyze: MLDP Kick-Off to Network, Connect, and Communicate
Darin Eich, Ph.D., Founder, InnovationLearning.org
 Leadership and Followership Gama Perruci, Ph.D., Dean of McDonough Center and McCoy Professor of Leadership Studies, Marietta College
 How Do Leaders Motivate Others to Join Them in Action? The Art of Public Narrative Kate Hilton ’99, Director, Organizing for Health, ReThink Health; Principal in Practice, Leading Change Project, Harvard University
 Writing in the Workplace Sara Biggs Chaney, Lecturer, Writing, Institute for Writing & Rhetoric, Dartmouth College
 Dartmouth Peak Performance at MLDP: Leading Through Action Steven Spaulding, Assistant Athletic Director for Leadership, Dartmouth College
 Presentation Design for the User Experience David Uejio, Lead for Talent Acquisition, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
 Developing a Global Mindset Christianne Hardy Wohlforth, Director, Montgomery Fellows Program, Dartmouth College
 Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Negotiation: You CAN Get There from Here! John Burwell Garvey, Professor and Director, Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program, UNH School of Law
“MLDP grants participants the opportunity to learn from well-versed speakers and achieved individuals in their career field. MLDP is the only program that I’m aware of at Dartmouth of its class and caliber. It combines seemingly disparate yet valuable topics and skills into one complete package centered on vital aspects of management and leadership.”
—CJ Hughes ’14
“MLDP is a great place to learn about leadership. It definitely brings to the forefront your weaknesses and strengths as a leader giving you tools to become even more effective. I would definitely recommend it to any student who has a passion for self-improvement and growth!”
—Mahnum Shahzad ’15
2013-2014 Session Topics and Speakers
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What Past Participants Say 
THE NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY & THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
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Management and Leadership Development Program
We seek “to educate, train, and inspire the next generation of leaders in all endeavors”
“MLDP has helped me better understand myself as a leader and follower. I gained valuable leadership and management skills from my involvement and also had the opportunity to develop good relationships with several of the other participants. I definitely recommend it to anyone interested in improving their leadership styles and management skills while meeting cool people and engaging in interactive activities.”
—Renata Hegyi ’16

2. What is MLDP? 
MLDP is offered every fall, winter, and spring term. Students are invited to register at any time during the academic year but must note the deadlines at the end of each registration cycle.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in any course of study are welcome to participate in this program.
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to 60 students may participate in the program during any given term.
Students are encouraged to apply with their peers and fellow team members from athletics, campus organizations, Greek life, and/or other organizations.
The Management and Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is a one-term program designed to develop citizen leaders among sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Dartmouth College. Led by expert guest speakers each week, sessions engage students through hands-on learning of core management and leadership skills. Participants work individually and in small groups to develop practical skills that they can apply immediately to their leadership roles in campus organizations, internships, projects, and in their careers.
MLDP will provide participants with ample opportunities to further engage with the Rockefeller Center, during and after completing the program.
Successful completion of MLDP is a prerequisite to become a paid student assistant at the Rockefeller Center and/or participate in the Rockefeller Global Leadership Program. MLDP will also strengthen students’ applications for Rockefeller Center funding for unpaid internships in the field of public policy and other Rockefeller Center programs, such as the Rockefeller Leadership Fellows Program.
 To identify and enhance individual management and leadership qualities;
 To apply new skills to achieve societal good through campus organizations, internships, academics, the workplace, and beyond.
 Attend weekly sessions and contribute to a rich learning environment by participating fully and taking opportunities to actively practice management and leadership skills;
 Participate within a small group throughout the program and meaningfully contribute to a small group project;
 Foster an inquiring mind and explore session topics further by investigating resources and actively seeking connections to academic studies and campus activities;
 Apply management and leadership lessons to campus responsibilities and to life after Dartmouth.
Eligibility and Selection 
THE NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY & SOCIAL SCIENCES AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
http://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/studentopps/mldp.html
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For more information, e-mail MLDP@dartmouth.edu
To learn more and register for MLDP, visit: http://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/studentopps/mldp.html
Fall 2014 deadline: May 9, 2014 Winter 2015 deadline: Oct 31, 2014 Spring 2015 deadline: Feb 20, 2015 Space is limited, so register today!
Learning Objectives 
Expectations of a Participant 