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EDI's History
The Executive Development Institute (EDI) was founded
in 1994 under the guidance and direction of the Japanese American
Chamber of Commerce. It was created in response to the observation that
Japanese Americans were underrepresented in corporate America's key
leadership roles where the most critical decisions were influenced.
The program quickly expanded to include all Asian
Pacific communities as it was determined that all Asian ethnicities
share many of the same cultural values. And in 2009, EDI added its
Hispanic relevant curriculum. Now in its 16th year, EDI's impact positively empowers participants, businesses,
community agencies and community/business leaders.
Our Leadership Programs
EDI provides culturally-tailored leadership programs that
put Asian-Pacifics & Hispanics on a fast track for successful executive service. It’s
a unique program, providing cutting-edge leadership training that
focuses on practical, real-world problem solving in a multicultural
context.
EDI graduates develop the executive qualities they need for successful
careers in upper-level management. Companies and non-profits benefit
from a full realization of executive potential, and the strengths of a
culturally diverse organization. The Pacific Northwest Region grows
across the board, in high-performance companies and other public service
organizations, in a more inclusive society and a stronger economy.
The
Leadership Discovery Program addresses the career goals of aspiring
junior executives, first helping them fully understand cultural values
and differences, then how they can be used or reconciled to the benefit
of the modern organization. It is a powerful program of self-discovery
where individuals become more aware of their unique cultural values and how those values best translate into
the corporate business environment.
The
Leadership Navigation Program, designed for established professionals,
provides a dynamic curriculum that addresses evolving issues in modern
management. It is designed to help strengthen leadership skills in the
face of emerging challenges. In addition, it intensely trains the “hows”
of executive leadership in an exceedingly safe learning environment.
Both are
aggressive programs, but they yield results. Over 500 EDI alumni from
15 Asian-Pacific and Hispanic ethnicities spanning five generations are living and
working in the Seattle and Portland area today.
Our Community Commitment
EDI also helps our community agencies become more efficient in
serving their diverse constituencies. EDI plants the notion that
community involvement is not an option for future leaders -- it is a
critical requirement. Participation in EDI allows individuals to
naturally (re)connect with their communities. Each program year,
chosen non-profit agencies are assigned an EDI team to assist with
identifying, implementing, and measuring the results of project(s) that
greatly benefit the agency and the communities they serve. EDI Alumni
teams have assisted 67 nonprofit agencies to date.
Mission and Values
FAQ's
Board of Directors
Honorary Board
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