Emerging Transformational Leadership Program
Project Description:
The Emerging Transformational Leadership Program (ETLP) is the latest component of our leadership training programs. It is designed to help select individuals reach their potential as individual leaders who transform systems of care for people with developmental disabilities. This training program will build critical leadership skills, prepare individuals for the challenges of their own life-long leadership journeys, and develop awareness for the rich opportunities for leadership in South Florida and beyond. The year-long curriculum engages a small group of select individuals in experiential learning in the community, practical skills building activities, and dynamic interactions with established and emerging community leaders. A group project encourages participants to learn to harness the full potential of individuals and groups in our community, to foster relationships that bridge diversity on many levels, and to create innovative, sustaining solutions to the complex issues that face the disability community in South Florida.
Vision: Children with developmental disabilities will receive high quality health care, experience optimal individual development, and feel included in community activities.
Mission: To create and sustain an experiential learning program for emerging leaders that provides the knowledge, skills, and attitude to improve systems of care for children with developmental disabilities.
Objectives of the ETLP
1. Each year a cohort of 5-8 emerging leaders will complete a year-long mentored leadership experience.
2. Each year the ETLP cohort will complete a group project that provides an action plan to reorient local systems of care around continuous quality improvement for a specific outcome critical to children with NDD/ASD and their families.
3. Within the next 5 years, at least one ETLP plan will receive community support and begin implementation in South Florida.
Keyword(s):
Leadership skill development, emerging leaders, systems change
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
