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What is the Institute for Leadership? The IFL is a highly interactive workshop that focuses on the qualities and traits of leadership and leaders. This is a “being a leader” event that provides experiences that assist participants in identifying their leadership qualities while providing an insight into important values shared in Rotary that benefit the individual’s Rotary, community, professional, and personal lives. Who may register for the Institute for Leadership? The IFL is offered to Rotarians and other community organizations that have a sincere desire to understand the Rotary values of leadership and how their own values, qualities, and capabilities make them more effective leaders. Rotarians or other interested parties may contact the IFL to get information about Institute schedules and applications (Download/Contact). How can I register for the Institute for Leadership? You may download information regarding dates, times, places and fees, or contact your Rotary District for more information. Registration forms require an accompanying payment and submission of a completed application questionnaire. Is the Institute for Leadership held in locations other than El Paso? The Institute is held in El Paso twice a year, usually in October and March and in other locations across the country as scheduled by local trainers. Other Districts certified to share this program are in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Idaho, California, and Colorado. The event has been delivered to The International Peace Fellows in North Carolina (UNC/Duke) and the University of California at Berkeley. If you have a desire to bring the Institute to your district, we would be happy to discuss the logistics for doing that. Who can I contact to have a conversation about the content of the Institute for Leadership? For information about the Institute, contact Sonny Brown. For Registration Information, contact Mike Adkins. How is the IFL different from other Rotary training? Most other Rotary training is offered only to committee chairs, officers and directors of clubs at some level with the curriculum based upon Rotary information, structure and management. The Institute program is offered to all Rotarians and selected community members who have a desire to become more effective leaders at any level and in all parts of their lives. The Institute for Leadership addresses individual capabilities, the nature of leadership, leadership interaction, and a number of other critical issues important to Rotarians as well as all leaders Who are the IFL Trainers? The IFL Trainers are Rotary Club member volunteers who have extensive experience with leadership training and professional development. The typical Institute is delivered by no less than six team members with each having special areas of expertise. Can I attend/register as an individual? On occasion a qualified professional may be invited to attend the Institute. To be considered, please contact Sonny Brown. What is the cost of the Institute? The cost of the Institute depends on the Rotary District or certified organization that is hosting the Institute. For exact information contact that organization directly. What is the length of the Institute? The Institute is a full two day program, requiring the participant to attend the entire two days. It is normally conducted on Friday and Saturday, beginning each morning at 8:00 AM with the Friday sessions concluding after dinner and Saturday sessions wrapping up at approximately 4:30 PM. |
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Next Institute September 25-26—Santa Fe, NM October 1—Zone Institute -OK City October 16-17 –El Paso, TX October 16-17 –Ukiah, CA November 13-14 - Las Cruces, NM March 26-27 –Ukiah, CA . |