PROGRAM
STRUCTURE
AALAC hosts monthly sessions beginning in the fall, concluding with a formal graduation ceremony in late spring. The program includes daytime sessions and opportunities to increase social capital through various engagement events.
The Advisory Board, Governing Board, Academy Fellows, and key partners nominate individuals from the private, public, and philanthropic sectors who exhibit leadership potential and readiness for growth. In addition to nominations, individuals may apply independently to be considered for joining the upcoming cohort. The application process is highly competitive, with final selections made by a designated committee. It is important to note that a nomination does not guarantee selection. Those selected are designated as Fellows, reflecting the program's high standards for professional excellence, influence, and distinction.
CURRICULUM FOCUS
AND THEMES
AALAC seeks to increase the number and strengthen the ability of local talent to lead and serve resulting in increased diversity in top leadership roles and boards.
The curriculum is designed to incorporate professional resources; strategies for success grounded in customized Efficacy for Black Professionals modules; fireside chats with executive and C-suite leaders and strengths-based leadership principles. The Academy curriculum focuses on how leaders can lead authentically, navigate successfully and advance to the executive and C-suite level.
By the completion of the program, Academy fellows will have the skills and confidence to achieve key learning objectives, through a tailored curriculum guided by key personal and professional growth themes.
Bonus: Six months of complimentary executive coaching by Korn Ferry and access to digital resources
FOCUS/THEME & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Value and understand how to use authentic voice more effectively at each level for executive, community leadership and C-suite roles.
Authenticity
Utilize a strengths-based approach in internal and external leadership.
Strengths-Based Leadership
Understand and effectively utilize an Efficacy mindset and integrate into leadership style. Develop skills to navigate headwinds and excel in executive environments and board rooms.
Self-Efficacy
Intentionally broaden network and connection with peers, leaders, and decision-makers. Build and strengthen social capital.
Social Capital
Authentically and effectively build brand & influence for internal and external corporate and community impact.
Visibility and Influence
Obtain and implement key strategies for greater success in achieving career, community and personal goals.
Goal Setting & Personal Growth
Supplemental Learning Objectives and Activities
Obtain clarity, confidence and support through scenario exercises and accountability partnerships.
Reflective evaluation and peer-to-peer accountability
Scenario-based learning
Mindset, wellness and resiliency exercises
Fireside chats with C-suite Leaders