The HIGHER Ground Leadership Development Program is a five-month leadership inquiry that allows current and emerging leaders at all career levels in public, private, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial positions to learn and discuss key leadership principles. By engaging in intellectual and experiential workshops, participants explore and discover untapped potential and capabilities that help them leverage opportunities for both personal and professional growth.  

The Higher Ground Leadership Development Program does not restrict eligibility for or participation in the program based on sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.  All individuals who support the professional growth and leadership development of women are welcome to participate in Higher Ground programs and events.

Program Objectives

HIGHER Ground content includes discussions, workshops, and experiential learning designed to:

• Develop the skills and methods for engaging in and understanding leadership through practice-in-action and reflective inquiry
• Broaden the capacity to model and emulate leadership behaviors and practices designed to strengthen collaboration and transformation
• Strengthen the performance capacities of participants as agents of change to help them confidently achieve meaningful, action-oriented results

This program provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and networking while providing CEU's and SHRM PDC's.

Who Should Participate?

HIGHER Ground is for current and emerging leaders at all levels in public, private, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial positions who are committed to investing in themselves and their organizations. 

Each HIGHER Ground class is limited to 36 maximum participants. 

All applications require the following documents:

• Current resume
• 1 nomination form and/or letter of support. 
• Please send this form to your Supervisor to fill out. 
• Completed online application

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