The Human Resources Department provides three scholarships annually for qualified individuals to attend the highly regarded Leadership Development Program offered through the internationally respected Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC.
For more information on this leadership development opportunity, please email hrtraining@charlotte.edu.
Current Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 sponsored employees:
Amy Hisler, Financial Services
Sarah Humphries Nazionale, Undergraduate Admissions
Ellissa Brooks Nelson, Student Affairs Research & Assessment
Who?
The Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is designed for Leaders of Managers, such as:
Experienced managers who lead other managers and senior professionals
Operational, group, or departmental managers
Leaders who work up, down, and across the University
What?
By applying the lessons of LDP, leaders will be able to:
Communicate direction, achieve alignment, and build commitment to bridging the gap between senior management and frontline staff.
Gain critical perspectives, create buy-in and manage politics through collaboration.
Solve complicated problems and take wise action amidst complex, rapidly changing conditions.
Build resiliency and leverage multiple life roles to effectively manage stress and become more effective.
Demonstrate the competencies CCL research shows can turn management challenges into leadership opportunities:
Self-awareness
Learning agility
Communication
Influence
The ability to think and act systemically
Resilience
Support UNC Charlotte’s Shaping What’s Next Strategic Plan through the implementation of the program’s guiding commitments.
Value of Tuition: $7,950 Length: 5 days (Sunday night to Friday) + prework 10 weeks ahead Average Class Size: 24; Instructor Participant Ratio = 1:12 Coaching: Peer group support; two 1:1 coaching sessions Location: Greensboro, NC Dates: Spring-Summer 2025
Why?
Participants of the program share the benefits of attending:
LDP participants are reported to have a greater impact on their organizations and to achieve improved business results after attending the program.
LDP is consistently ranked by program alumni, managers and executives as one of the best leadership development programs in the world.
LDP has helped develop over 50,000 leaders in over four decades.
LDP has evolved over the years in response to changes in the workplace and as new research findings, new best practices and new technologies emerge.
Fine Print
Participation in this program does not, in any way, imply or promise participants promotion to higher-level positions or salary increases. Participants in this program will be expected to participate in merit-based selection procedures for promotional opportunities.
Due to the significant investment of the University in this program, participants are expected to remain in the employ of the University for at least one year upon completion. Should a participant voluntarily leave University employment for a position other than a promotion within the North Carolina state government, they may be required to reimburse the University for a prorated portion of program costs in accordance with North Carolina State Personnel Manual, Section 3, Page 17.
This application form will be considered part of the employee personnel file. It is subject to policies regarding treatment and confidentiality of personal information. This information will be treated with the same sensitivity as other personnel-related information; it may be viewed by the employee’s manager, other individuals involved in the selection process which include previous participants in this program, employees within the Human Resources Department, and members of the Chancellor’s Cabinet. The employee will have access to information submitted through this application process.
“The CCL leadership program has been nothing short of transformative for me. It provided a dynamic environment where I could deeply explore my leadership style, refine my communication skills, and sharpen my strategic mindset. Through immersive workshops, personalized coaching and invaluable networking opportunities, the program equipped me with the confidence and tools necessary to navigate complex challenges with grace and resilience, empowering me to make meaningful impacts in both my professional and personal spheres. This experience was more than just a program — it was a journey of self-discovery and growth and unequivocally the most profound professional development opportunity of my career. I’m abundantly thankful for the opportunity to attend and wholeheartedly recommend the CCL leadership program to anyone seeking to unlock their full potential and drive positive change in the world.”
Dr. Michelle Reinken – Civil Rights and Title IX
“The scholarship to attend the Center for Creative Leadership provided a week-long professional development opportunity like no other to learn about, experiment with and prepare to put into practice new leadership tools and strategies. Between the work you’ll do ahead of time and the ways in which the program builds on that, you’ll walk away with so many new insights about how you lead, where your blind spots are and how you can better leverage your skills and talents to lead more effectively. It is, hands-down, one of the best professional development opportunities out there.”
