Vermont Leadership Institute
VLI Class of 2012-2013
More About VLI
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"Our pride in Vermont and its history is one of our strengths. . . It is an exceptional quality which encourages Vermonters to seek to do more than might otherwise seem possible." |
Purpose
The Snelling Center for Government created the Vermont Leadership Institute ("VLI") in 1995, with the goal of stimulating citizen enthusiasm for and participation in public service. The Institute gives participants the information, tools and inspiration to make greater contributions to their organizations, to their communities and to Vermont.
VLI is an intensive program consisting of eight overnight sessions, totaling nineteen seminar days between September and June. Each session is held in a different region of the state to convey a sense of Vermont’s rich historic, geographic and cultural diversity.
The Leadership Institute experience continues after graduation, as graduates become part of an ever-growing alumni leadership network that has developed over many years.
Key Program Features
- VLI recruits Vermont professionals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors.
- VLI engages outstanding faculty from across the state and throughout the nation.
- Participants learn directly from a variety of other leaders and their stories
- Experiential activities, journaling and small-group conversations encourage exploration of individual and organizational values and options.
- The learning environment features an appreciative, collaborative approach and lively interaction.
- Thoughtful support for and among participants—before and during sessions—develops from the very beginning.
Personal and Professional Outcomes for Participants
- A keener understanding of yourself and your impact on others.
- Habits of reflection, listening and inquiry.
- Ability to bring a systems perspective to key complex issues.
- Awareness, empathy and authentic engagement with those of diverse backgrounds, viewpoints and styles.
- Heartfelt connections and a bias for collaborative leadership.
- A long-lasting and supportive network post-graduation.
For more information about VLI and other leadership programs at the Snelling Center for Government, please contact Judy Warriner Walke or Colleen Oettinger.
