Business & Community Programs
Grow and develop your organization for greater impact.
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Open Enrollment Programs
Start your leadership journey today with programs open to anyone.
Open Enrollment Programs are public offerings designed for individuals seeking professional development opportunities. These programs are accessible to participants from various organizations and backgrounds. Seating is limited to ensure an optimal learning experience, and registration is required in advance. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-pay, first-served basis, allowing participants to secure their place in these high-demand sessions.
Take it to the next level...
Some Open Enrollment Programs may offer the opportunity to earn a Micro-Credential with Digital Badge, enhancing your professional profile with verifiable skills.
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PRIVATE SECTOR COHORT: FEB 20-21, 2025
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MISSION-DRIVEN COHORT: MAY 1-2, 2025
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Participant Testimonial
Alicia Gonzalez
Chief Officer of Courts, Courts Department
Kevin C. Karnes, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Lee County
"I believe the Southwest Florida Leadership Institute has been instrumental in assisting with cultivating the next generation of talented leaders within our agency. Over the last two years, their comprehensive program has brought the classroom to the workplace and allowed leaders at every level to use their real time examples to drive collaborative conversation."
Emerging Leader Program
- With Micro-Credentialing Opportunity
Equipping Emerging Leaders for Strategic Impact and Success
Our program aims to empower emerging leaders with essential skills and knowledge for navigating leadership roles effectively. Through dynamic sessions, participants will delve into key leadership topics, fostering accountability, enhancing team performance, improving communication, and embracing change management. This strategic investment strengthens the leadership pipeline, driving organizational effectiveness, innovation, and success.
Cohort-Style Program and Micro-Credentialing Opportunities
We offer three distinct cohort-style programs tailored to different sectors, each with its own micro-credentialing opportunity:
- Emerging Leader in the Public Sector
- Emerging Leader in the Private Sector
- Emerging Leader in Mission-Driven Organizations
Each cohort progresses through the program together, fostering peer learning and networking opportunities specific to their sector. Participants have the opportunity to earn a micro-credential targeted to their type of organization, validating their acquired leadership skills and knowledge.
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Ready-to-Deploy Pathways
Discover the perfect learning experience for your team.
Ready-to-Deploy Pathways consist of workshop sessions ranging from 2 to 3 hours, tailored to your organization's needs. These sessions can include additional application-based, action-oriented, experiential learning components for enhanced engagement.
Our most popular offerings:
- AI Applications for Business Leaders
- Building a Culture of Accountability
- Building Collaborative Team Environments
- Constructive Conflict and Communication
- Data-Driven Decision Making
A perfect fit...
Typically hosted at your place of business or an off-site location of your choice,
these pathways offer flexibility in delivery. If you lack suitable space, we have
alternative options available to ensure a conducive learning environment.
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Ready-to-Deploy Pathways
Client Testimonial
Holly Deleppo
City of Cape Coral
Training & Development Coordinator
Our SFLI “… session received rave reviews from our attendees. Participants walked away with tools and information they could immediately use within their teams. Rather than just a presentation, this learning experience allowed our Cape Coral leadership team to participate in role-play exercises and discover new problem-solving methods.”
AI Applications for Business Leaders
This 2-3 hour course prepares business leaders and executives for the opportunities and risks that AI brings, particularly in the context of generative AI. Through this course, we prepare leaders for the coming changes to ensure they avoid business model disruption harming their business, give leaders information to help them evaluate their business strategies in light of AI’s likely impact, and explore the risks and considerations that should be evaluated for any business implementing AI.
Building a Culture of Accountability
How to develop ownership mindsets: This 2-3 hour workshop introduces learning about the concepts and importance of organizational culture, recognizing organizational norms and practices, and identifying mismatches in what is practiced and preached. Further, the course teaches how companies can build a culture of accountability through the development of an employee ownership mindset.
Building Collaborative Team Environments
This 2-3 hour workshop will focus on providing participants with models of teams, team performance, and teamwork, and providing participants with the skills necessary to create a positive team environment and function as a quality team. We will address known and unknown barriers to building inclusive and diverse teams to nurture a more innovative, collaborative, and responsive environment.
Constructive Conflict and Communication
Conflict management is essential to effective leadership. When applied constructively, conflict can result in positive and desirable outcomes. Participants will study the latest research and techniques related to identifying, assessing, and resolving conflict in the workplace. Further, throughout the 2-3 hour course, participants will apply practical techniques for negotiating difficult workplace situations, finding workable solutions, and improving team communication and performance.
Data-Driven Decision Making
In this 2-3 hour course, you’ll learn to use data to discover unmet needs and gain an understanding of the people behind the data points. You will learn how to use data to uncover insights about people, products, or services.
Customizable Solutions
When one size doesn't fit all, just let us know and we will tailor a program special for you.
Our Customizable Solutions offer a collaborative approach to meeting your organization's unique needs. Whether adapting one of our existing impactful programs or co-creating an entirely new offering, we partner with you to design solutions that align with your objectives, culture, and challenges.
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We recognize that sometimes it's more feasible and cost-effective for our trainers to travel to you, rather than having participants travel. Our team is prepared to accommodate your organization's specific needs and preferences.
Some Customizable Solutions may include the opportunity to earn a Micro-Credential with Digital Badge, providing participants with a tangible verification of their newly acquired skills.
Ready to innovate with us? Have a question?
- CALL US: (239) 590-7443
- EMAIL US: sfli@fgcu.edu
Ready to take the next step in transforming your organization?
Client Testimonial
Mike Wukitsch,
Chief People Officer
Lee Health
"The feedback from participants in our Systems Thinking for Healthcare Leaders program is excellent. The curriculum introduces systems thinking and applies it to our organizational strategy and culture change efforts – while the digital badge connected to the program gives participants a way to share their professional achievement. The expertise and dedication of the faculty further enhance the program's impact and is to be commended."
Strategic Partnership Initiatives
Driving regional innovation and growth.
Strategic Partnership Initiatives encompass a range of programs developed through collaboration with businesses, investors, and local agencies, including non-profits such as Chambers of Commerce and FutureMakers.
These initiatives may include:
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Grant-funded Programs
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Speaking Engagements
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These initiatives are designed to create mutually beneficial relationships between the university, local businesses, and the community, fostering innovation, talent retention, and economic growth in the Southwest Florida region.
Ready to partner with us? Have a question?
- CALL US: (239) 590-7443
- EMAIL US: sfli@fgcu.edu
Ready to take the next step in transforming our region?
Participant Testimonial
Ashley Lenio,
Director of Learning & Development
HERTZ
"The Building Equitable Workplace sessions were an absolute standout amongst all my workshop experiences. The sessions allowed participants to actively participate, engage, and network in a way that provided both a sense of safety to share perspectives and a chance to learn from talented local professionals. I highly recommend!"
