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Since 1994 EDI has offered its Leadership Discovery
program for emerging Asian-Pacific professionals and for the first time
in 2009 offered its Leadership Discovery program for emerging
Hispanic professionals. This program is about the confluence of
self-discovery, cultural awareness and leadership education, with
particular emphasis on how one’s cultural values are perceived in
mainstream business, and discovery about what it takes to be an
executive and to understand one’s company culture. The interplay of
these dynamics are then examined for alignment and used to strategically
design individual career objectives. There are three programs
offered for the Asian Leadership Discovery Program - two in Greater
Puget Sound and one in Greater Portland. There is one program
offered for the Hispanic Leadership Discovery Program in Greater Puget
Sound. Kickoff begins late March/early April and the program
culminates with a graduation ceremony in November.
We are now accepting applications for our 2011
Programs.
Tuition is $3,500 for all applications received by
December 31, 2010.
For applications received after December 31, 2010,
2011 rates may apply.
2011 Leadership Discovery Curriculum & Application
Leadership Navigation Program
Made possible with grants
from KeyBank Foundation and Weyerhaeuser
Foundation, EDI launched its next tier Leadership Navigation program on
February 28, 2008. Leadership Navigation
is a more
intense training on the “hows” of leadership for mid-to senior level
Asian Pacific professionals. It continues to focus on the
critical competencies identified as being necessary for all executive
leaders, but drills down to examine the “how” (and the intangibles) behind
each of these competencies. Where other programs emphasize “what”
leaders do, Leadership Navigation’s focuses on “how” to
implement critical actions to attain the greatest result. Within a safe
environment, participants openly examine how best to integrate their
unique perspectives and cultural insights into an effective leadership
style that contributes to the mission and objectives of their
organizations. Best of all, what is learned is applied, monitored and
reinforced throughout the year-long program and through a one-on-one
advisor/coach feedback process. Program starts with a two day
kick-off and culminates with a graduation ceremony in November.
We are now accepting applications for our 2011
Program.
Tuition is $5,500 for all applications received by
December 31, 2010.
For applications received after December 31, 2010,
tuition is $6,500.
2011
Leadership
Navigation Curriculum & Application
The end term goal still remains to have a multi-faceted, multi-cultural,
multi-geographic Executive Development Institute that further prepares
and promotes diverse leaders for executive positions. The vision
of EDI is to have senior managers and executives in American
business and organizations be a true reflection of the cultural
diversity of the communities served. The advanced programs will allow EDI to move forward with
this vision.
EDI is proud of its Alumni group of
over 500 professionals from 15 Asian and Pacific Islander
& Hispanic ethnicities spanning five generations in the United
States and representing more than 50 companies. Many alumni show their
appreciation and give back to EDI through volunteering their most
valuable time and talents as well as financial resources.
Alumni Testimonials
Employee Sponsorship
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"The true executives of tomorrow
are those that are very comfortable working with
individuals and getting lots of things done through
people." |
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Sandy Hedington
1997 EDI alumni and "Leadership Skills" mentor |
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