The University of California, Merced and the E & J Gallo Management Program present the NPI Executive Leadership Seminar. This is a 10-day intensive seminar focusing on leadership, innovation and organizational renewal for park and protected area leaders. This seminar will be held at San Francisco’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area, UC Merced and Yosemite National Park. Participants will use this opportunity to share park challenges and develop action plans for implementation upon their return home. Lodging, meals and transportation between locations is included.
Are we moving in the right direction?" and "How can we anticipate these changes rather than simply react?" This module presents situations that encourage participants to think about trends that may impact them in the future such as climate change, watershed protection and increased severity of wildfires.
The seminar will employ “the value proposition model ”, study the concept of alignment of objectives with stakeholder values, and analyze the current culture’s ability to evolve enthusiasm behind the desired strategy. Strong leaders help shape culture by building clear and consistent communication across the organization, empowering employees, and creating systems for rewards and incentives. We’ll look at how this may be realistically accomplished.
Participants will learn how emerging technologies and creative communicating may allow for more effective operations. Besides hearing from leading innovators, participants will become a think tank of ideas through the creation of a global cohort network of park and protected area leaders.
"A very rewarding learning experience that facilitates the exchange of information and experiences sharing to empower practitioners and enhance their capacity in parks management."
- AGNES ESPRIT
NATIONAL COORDINATOR, THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY (GEF) SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME, DOMINICA
"The NPI was one of the highlights of my career as a National Park manager."
- PER WALSTEN
SUPERINTENDENT - DIRECTOR, TYRESTA NATIONAL PARK, SWEDEN
"One of the best trainings that I have participated in during my 35-year career; an inspiration to do our best work for the health of our shared environment and for the health and pleasure of our fellow world citizens."
- SABRINA MCCARTHY
ATTORNEY-ADVISOR, DIVISION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Lodging, meals and travel between destinations are included from San Francisco to the University of California, Merced and Yosemite National Park. Don't miss this opportunity in joining up to 30 park protected area leaders from around the world convene for this 10-day intensive seminar on leadership, innovation and organizational renewal while networking with researchers and scientists.
Applications will be reviewed after the November 30th closing date. Selected attendees will be contacted following for admittance.
Total Cost: $5,500
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