CivicsRUs participants learn by doing. Guided by our experienced faculty, participants actively engage with their colleagues to disrupt old patterns, build skills, and develop new ways of thinking. Our programs focus on developing and enhancing eleven core competencies for 21st century leadership:
- Self-awareness
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Life Skills
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Empowered professionalism
While CivicsRUs programs vary in length and duration, they also share these common features:
- Highly interactive, small-group seminars
- Activities that sharpen self-awareness, analysis, and communication skills
- Assessments for leadership competencies and styles
- Access to senior leaders for in-depth interviews and learning
- Opportunities to develop relationships and build networks
- Group projects
- Experienced faculty members
- Post-program CivicsRUs Alumni events and opportunities
- When appropriate, participants share their trainings and experiences with the community.