Program-The Institute

Question 1

Mission of the leadership long beach institute

Answer 1

The Institute program is an intensive 10-month program for community leaders wishing to improve their understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges of the Long Beach community and the ways that they can contribute to making Long Beach a better community for everyone.

Question 2

Inform

Answer 2

Learn about California’s 7th largest city—the communities, the issues, the people and the future

Question 3

Activate

Answer 3

Join with more than 25 other individuals to facilitate service projects that address community needs and begin to find opportunities to further serve Long Beach

Question 4

Connect

Answer 4

Join the leadership network of LLB alumni—1000+ leaders over the past 25 years—who are leading in every sector of the community.

Question 5

Expand on the program

Answer 5

Through experiential learning and in-depth discussions, participants increase their knowledge of Long Beach and the surrounding communities. The program explores current issues with key individuals and stakeholders, gaining knowledge and data to be able to make informed decisions going forward in their professional, civic and personal careers. The program will provide for numerous opportunities to build connections and access a network of professionals and city leaders that would normally take years to cultivate.

Question 6

Program Topics / Sessions

Answer 6

The program is centered on the city of Long Beach and the monthly sessions provide informational disclosure from local leaders and other resources. Topics included, and are not limited to, education, business and economic development, arts, culture, entertainment, governance, media, social services, public safety and media. Our program curriculum is constantly evolving to match the changing landscape of Long Beach.

A key feature of the program is the focus of principled leadership and how the principles can help lead toward better decision-making toward leadership that serves all of our community.

Question 7

Participants

Answer 7

The Institute program is open to any adult who is interested in learning more about Long Beach and is looking at avenues to become more involved with the community. The organization prides itself on having program participants who reflect the diversity of Long Beach.

Past program participants have included business executives and owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofit directors, educators, civil servants and individuals new to Long Beach, all who have a desire to get more involved.

Question 8

Program Schedule – LLBI Class of 2017

Answer 8

The program begins with a mandatory all-day session on Monday, August 29 as an orientation and introduction to the year ahead. Then, there is a mandatory leadership retreat weekend starting Friday, September 9. The program then begins monthly sessions on the first Monday of the month starting in October through June. Full participation and attendance is expected of all participants in order to get the most benefit of the information, interaction and connections made during each session. In addition, there are times outside of the monthly sessions for the participants to gather information, collaborate with other classmates or meet with identified subject experts in preparation for upcoming program sessions.

The organization also holds meet-and-greet receptions in March and May and may also extend invitations to prospective class members to other event activities in the Spring.