Fruition Leadership Institute

The Fruition Leadership Institute is led by a wide range of current leaders who will conduct sessions on the following topics:

Introduction to Thought Leadership
Leadership Development
Bringing Vision to Reality
Passion
Building Community
Persuasive Communications
Effective Presentation Skills
The Value of One, the Power of All
Challenging the Now
Living and Leading With Integrity
Staying in Action
Real Conflict Management
Issues and Corporate America
Building Teams and Morale
Impacts of Technology
Strategic Planning
Time and Project Management
Issues in Communication
Idea Marketing
Teaching and Learning
Intellectual Capital
Change Management
Small Business Management
Lead in an Era of Transition

The Fruition Leadership Institute is an intensive, eight session program held by Fruition Consulting, Inc.

The 2007 session will start on June 8th and commence for eight weeks. Through presentations by recognized leaders in higher education and business leaders, the Institute offers participants the opportunity to explore and analyze the leadership challenges stemming from the changing context. The program will pay special attention to the implications of the growing power of information technology to transform the means of our society. At the same power, we will explore the human capital segment of leadership.

A major benefit of the Fruition Leadership Institute (FLI) is the opportunity for extensive interaction among colleagues from diverse backgrounds. This interaction both enriches participants' experiences and helps shape a new generation of leaders who will motivate, inspire, and demonstrate the ability to transform information resources in the twenty-first century.

A unique feature of FLI is a workshop for all participants to explore, within their own institutional environment, the issues and questions raised during the Institute. An essay describing the practicum prospectus is a critical piece of the Thought Leadership segment of the Institute. During the Institute, participants will have opportunities to re-evaluate and re-design their practicum projects, based on the new insights and ideas they have gained. (16 participant maximum)

The Fruition Leadership Institute includes conventional coursework as well as experiential learning.

Most classes employ a problem-based instructive model in which students are required to complete group and individual tasks that are designed to reflect the "real" life of their work. All courses emphasize a theory to practice connection, and most courses are co-facilitated. Often, persons from practice and industry are invited to make presentations and/or provide feedback to candidates when they present.

Although the program schedule is intensive, those completing the FLI indicate that the rigorous content and multiple experiences assure them of solid preparation for a leadership role.

The cost of the Fruition Institute is much greater than the fee any participant will pay because the Institute is heavily subsidized from grants and support of the Institute's sponsors. The only charge to participants is $4,500.

A non-refundable participant fee of $1,500 is due upon acceptance to the Institute. The cost of transportation to and from FLI is the responsibility of the participant. Scholarships are available, and participants are asked to identify their intentions for applying for these scholarships in the initial application.

The Hazel Younger Memorial Scholarship Fund offers scholarships for the Fruition Leadership Institute.
Scholarships will support recipients’ fees to attend the program. Requests for scholarships will not be a factor
in considering or evaluating any application.

Applicants should indicate on the application form the scholarships for which they are eligible and write a short (no more than one page) statement of need. The statement should include information about the applicant's background, and how the Institute experience might be used for career advancement in new directions to provide leadership of information resources and services. A letter of nomination from a senior institutional officer should address institutional resource needs and the level of support for the practicum project the institution will provide.

The deadline for applications under these scholarship programs is March 16, 2007. Scholarship applications should be included in the Institute registration package.

Fruition Leadership Institute of Charlotte
10925 David Taylor Drive
Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Phone	704-599-8700
Fax	704-944-3101
Toll-free	877-FRUITION (outside Charlotte area only please)

info@fruitionpm.com
www.fruitionpm.com