BUILDING AND ACCELERATING LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN OUR COMMUNITY
What makes a great leader? There's no one right answer, but there are a few qualities that all great leaders possess. They have a passion for their work. They want to change lives and make their communities stronger. They have boundless energy. And they never stop learning.

This commitment to learning is the focus of the Center for Leadership Excellence, a corporate and community leadership training program presented by the Ivy Tech Community College Department of Workforce and Economic Development.

The Center for Leadership Excellence brings together professionals in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to develop future leaders and improve the skills of those already in leadership positions. The Center's six-month training program includes classroom instruction and supplemental assignments geared towards each student's individual needs and experience. Classes meet twice monthly for four hours, and graduates are encouraged to stay connected to the Center through quarterly follow up sessions.

Whether you are a professional seeking to improve your leadership skills, or a manager looking for meaningful training for your employees, the Center for Leadership Excellence can help you reach your goals. The cost to enroll is just $2,500 per person, with discounts available for groups from the same organization. To learn more, or to register, call 812-246-3301, ext. 4145 or visit ivytech.edu.

DR MARILYN FAULKENBURG, Ed.D.FACILITATOR CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
Dr. Faulkenburg, Ed.D. holds a BS degree from Purdue University, MA in Human Resources/Management from Webster University and an Ed.D. in Leadership Education from Spalding University. She has 30 years of experience in business and six years exclusively in Human Resources.

Dr. Faulkenburg has worked for Target stores, Caesars Indiana and presently she is a faculty member in the School of Business at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg and the Director of the new Center for Leadership Excellence opening in January, 2008. She is a certified facilitator for Emergenetics International.

In the community, Marilyn serves on the Southern Indiana United Way Advisory Board, Leadership Harrison County Board, Gerdon Youth Center Board, and chairperson for St. Mary of the Knobs Long Range Planning Committee and Harrison County United Way Success by 6 Action Committee.

DISCOVER THE LEADER WITHIN
Your experience at The Center for Leadership Excellence begins with a self-assessment and personal development plan geared towards your individual needs and skills. Our staff will work with you to understand your current responsibilities, your future goals, and the unique environment in which you work. We then develop an individualized learning plan focused on your unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations.

A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
As a student at The Center for Leadership Excellence, you will take classes with other professionals looking to improve their skills. Classroom exercises give you the opportunity to learn from others and develop your interpersonal and communications skills in a supportive, learning environment. We bring together a diverse
group of individuals who will challenge you to think differently about ideas you encounter on the job every day, while giving you the opportunity to share your expertise. The Center also keeps you connected to your classmates through ongoing quarterly meetings, providing you with an unparalleled community network.
The Center will transform your understanding of leadership, while better preparing you to make your own way as a leader.

AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
The Center for Leadership Excellence offers you an affordable personal development option that represents a true investment in your future. Registration in the six-month program is just $2,500, with special rates available for groups from the same organization. Classes meet at the Sellersburg campus of Ivy Tech
Community College, located at 8204 Highway 311, just off I-65. Some participants may be eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). Public school teachers can receive Certification Renewal Credits (CRUs) through the Center for Leadership Excellence.

LEARN THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO LEAD
The Center for Leadership Excellence offers a comprehensive course of study that draws upon both new trends and longstanding principles of leadership theory. Topics and teaching methods in the program include:

Emergenetics
Emergenetics is a profiling instrument based on scientific research that demonstrates how individuals’ genetic predispositions for certain thoughts and actions can change as a result of social and environmental factors. The combination of genetics and experiences intertwine to form recognizable patterns that can be used to improve communication and productivity, both key assets for any leader. For additional information on Emergenetics visit their at www.emergenetics.com.

Emotional Intelligence
Participants will explore how to boost productivity, lead more effectively, and enjoy more satisfying interpersonal relationships through emotional competence. Personal competencies in self-awareness, self-management and motivation will be evaluated to determine strengths and areas for improvement.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) –TWICE AS IMPORTANT AS (IQ) FOR SUCCESS AND LEARNABLE AT ANY AGE
The “Soft skills” often called people skills are now recognized as the “Hard Skills.” Some of the latest research on outstanding performance suggests the importance of building emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence or “Emotional Quotient-EQ competencies affect performance for jobs of all kinds. They are twice as important as technical expertise and cognitive abilities combined. For leadership positions, these skills account for close to 90% of what distinguishes the most outstanding leaders from average ones.
Daniel Goleman, author of the best seller Emotional Intelligence states, “EI is recognizing and managing our own feelings and those of others—the fundamentals upon which are built such important organizational competencies as outstanding leadership, customer service, and teamwork.” This 4 hour workshop is for people who want to improve their Emotional Intelligence.

INSRUCTOR
Gary Steedly has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Louisville, and a doctorate in education from Indiana University. Dr. Steedly has been on the Human Resource Development staff of the Colgate Company and Philip Morris U.S.A. He is an adjunct professor in Webster University’ Master's program in Business Administration. Gary is a certified facilitator of Dr. Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People training over 1000 people in the Seven Habits over the last 17 years. His “sharpening the saw” habit of running has led him to complete the last 27 Ky. Derby Mini-Marathons in a row. His proudest achievement is his marriage of 43 years to Judy and their two “adult children who are also professional educators.

Team Building and Dynamic Teams
Learn how to create effective teams by understanding others and using your unique skills to help them succeed. You'll gain insight into capitalizing on your leadership strengths and becoming the type of leader others want to follow.

Strategic and Tactical Goal Setting
Measurement is vital to success, and great leaders know how to analyze and implement successful strategic goals. You'll learn pragmatic approaches that will help you better understand corporate, business and functional strategies.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
A variety of thinking styles, methodologies and creative processes will be examined, along with problem solving models for individuals and teams.

Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
Examine the fine art of negotiation and learn how to become a more skilled, powerful and successful negotiator.

Time Mastery and Decision Making
Learn how to manage your time and make effective decisions.

Ethical Decision Making in Leadership
Today’s legal and ethical environment is more complex than ever before. Learn what leaders in all sizes and types of organizations need to know through readings and case studies on ethics in the workplace.

Leadership through History
History provides some excellent, dramatic lessons in leadership. Through a review of some of history's most compelling events and people, you'll better understand some keys factors that lead to success in leadership.

Presentation Skills
Leaders need to know how to respond when the spotlight is on them. Through an overview of oral and written presentation and media relations skills, you'll be ready when the focus is on you.

Identifying Leadership Potential and Succession Planning
Who are your organization's next leaders? Learn how to identify and develop potential leaders, along with succession planning models.

Human Resource Training
The behavioral aspects of human resources, along with legal considerations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and discrimination will be reviewed.

ACCELERATE YOUR WORKFORCE
Accelerated Certified Training, a division of Ivy Tech Community College, provides employee skills assessment, customized training, fast-track courses, career
development programs and online courses, all designed for the 21st century workforce. Programs can be offered at your site or at our facilities, and participants
can earn nationally recognized, portable credentials, including Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and workforce certifications. Many licensure or certification classes also qualify for academic credit. Contact us today to accelerate your workforce.

APPLICATION
You may download an Application for registration at the Center for Leadership Excellence here.