Over the last decade, we have graduated 19 cohorts and develop over 275 illustrious alumni, who are leaders in our community! Introduction:
Individuals and companies are making sincere efforts in verbalizing a commitment to diversity excellence. However, we must be trained to build the next generation of leaders who have the skill sets, tools and commitment to execute. The Tennessee Valley Divers
ity Leadership Colloquium, LLC (DLC) provides current and aspiring leaders opportunities to benefit from qualified and seasoned subject matter experts (SME), trainers, scholars, and business professionals who share and discuss research and best practices regarding obtaining leadership excellence through diversity. It is designed for individuals interested in gaining access to networks, mentors and sponsors that have traditionally not been available to diverse members of the broader community. Vision:
The Diversity Leadership Colloquium (DLC) advances leadership excellence by advocating and progressing the affirmation and inclusion of diversity in strategic markets and communities of interest for competitive intelligence. Values:
Our values are: Collaboration for Excellence: Appreciation with Insight; Respect for Understanding; and Empathy for all……….C.A.R.E. DLC offers inspiring and experienced leaders with opportunities to benefit from qualified and seasoned trainers, scholars, and business professionals who share and discuss research and best practices regarding obtaining excellence through diversity. DLC is designed for individuals interested in gaining access to networks, mentors, and sponsors that have traditionally not been available to diverse members of the broader community. Enrollees attend 8 weeks of specialized training. Instructional Resources
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Each student is provided with their own copy of Jim Colin’s #1 Bestseller “Good to Great.” They are required to read it during the Colloquium. The class is teamed in 3 to 4 groups, depending on the enrollment and each group makes a presentation on the basic tenants of the book.
