Creating a network of mutual support

The Leadership Network brings together senior leaders from diverse nonprofit organizations for a monthly program that combines real-world experiences with a problem-solving methodology.  In a confidential environment, leaders share their challenges, receive feedback and ideas and build confidence to implement solutions.  The result is a powerful and unique peer learning experience.

The Leadership Louisville Center and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) are partners in this initiative, which is supported by:

A new model of leadership training

The Leadership Network combines professional training with strong peer support. Participants receive: 

A new network of resources

The program provides a rare opportunity for nonprofit leaders from a variety of disciplines – the arts, social services, education, etc. – to meet in a confidential and supportive environment.

Experienced executives and emerging leaders find common ground and new learnings through the Leadership Network.

A key outcome of the Leadership Network has been the evolution of a sustained peer network beyond the program.

A new approach to problem-solving

The Leadership Network class consists of a small group of nonprofit leaders who meet for a full day session, once a month for seven months.

While similar to a CEO roundtable concept, the program is distinctive in many ways:

	Participants develop solutions for each other’s challenges such as board relations and new marketing strategies.
	Training modules are woven into the class day on topics such as conflict resolution and how to build a learning organization.
	A specific, problem-solving methodology is taught at the beginning of the program and participants apply this methodology to bring structure to real-world issues.
	A skilled facilitator with extensive experience in organizational development leads the class.