Leadership Institute

For more than 30 years Greater Mankato Leadership Institute has been the premier leadership development training program in Greater Mankato. This nine-month program consists of 1-2 full day sessions each month from September to May, usually on the third Wednesday of the month. The February session also includes an overnight in St. Paul. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the leadership skills necessary to take your career and organization to the next level!

This program benefits individuals who:

Are new to the community
Have recently been promoted or are being considered for a management level position
Would benefit from connecting with individuals that have many different backgrounds and levels of experience
Wish to further develop their leadership skills
Would like to become better informed about our community's businesses and nonprofit organizations

Tuition for the nine-month program is $1,975 for Greater Mankato Growth members (Engaged level or higher). All program costs are included, including materials and meals. Copper through Diamond level members also receive a $175-$675 discount on the program fee. Class size is limited to 40 participants.

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The Program

About the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute

Benefits for Participants

Benefits for Employers

Scholarships

Hap Halligan Leadership Institute Alumni Award

2018-2019 Class Members

Proposed session dates for the 2019-20 program: (Although each year's curriculum varies, click here to see a sample schedule)

September 19-20(Opening Session & MSU Ropes Challenge Course/Teambuilding Activities)
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
March 18-19 (Overnight in St. Paul)
April 15
May 20 (Final Session & Graduation Dinner)

**Note: Some dates may change. Typically, each session begins at 8:30 am and runs until 4:30 pm. Also, accommodations can be made for those with physical disabilities or those not comfortable with the high ropes course activities.

Testimonials

“I knew going into this experience I was going to meet amazing people dedicated to this community, what I didn’t expect is the exposure to all the unique pieces that make Mankato a whole. Greater Mankato Leadership Institute introduces participants to leaders throughout Mankato and Minnesota. No one leader is the same and neither is the way in which they approach leadership. There is a role model leader for everyone to start their own leadership journey.” - Jessica Bergeleen, Oleson+Hobbie Architects

“Leadership Institute has allowed me to gain a much deeper understanding of our local community, the emphasis on growth and commerce in our region, along with getting to meet and build relationships with a great group of fellow classmates.” - Adam Bleck, Mayo Clinic Health System

“Being in the Greater Mankato Growth Leadership Institute class has been a great experience. Due to the class size there are classmates from all walks of life which you can learn from and you didn’t even have a clue when you first started the class. Due to encouragement and an entire class on “Non-Profits” and being from a “Non-Profit” myself, I plan to join a Board of Directors to “give back” to the community. The class opened my eyes to the great volunteer opportunities within the Greater Mankato which I can take back to my place of work for my staff. There are great opportunities to network with classmates each time we meet." - Arlene Kreutzer, House of Hope, Inc.

“The Leadership Institute has been an amazing program where a large diversity of individuals have taught me new skills and perspectives. I am grateful that Greater Mankato Growth offers this program that has allowed me to learn more about the great community that I work in.” - Tammy Knudtson, Director of Office Administration

“Through networking with classmates, visiting a variety of on-site learning opportunities and hearing from diverse guest speakers throughout the year I’ve learned about topics and current events I otherwise would not have pursued. Having open conversations with a diverse group of classmates has challenged me to think differently about how issues such as the economy, diversity, agriculture and the political process all impact what we do and who we are as leaders – both professionally and personally. Greater Mankato Growth’s Leadership Institute is a valuable experience that I would recommend.” - Coralyn Musser, MEI

Alumni

Find your classmates

Looking to reconnect to your classmates from the Leadership Institute? Check out our list of Alumni below to find them. The list is sorted by the year in which the class started the program. If your information is in need of updating please contact Greater Mankato Growth.

2017 - 2018

2016 - 2017

2015 - 2016

2010 - 2015

2005 - 2010

2000 - 2005

1995 - 2000

1990 - 1995

1985 - 1990

1983 - 1985

2018-19 Greater Mankato Leadership Institute Sponsors:

Diana Gabriel, Certified Professional Coach

Thank you to the 2017-18 Greater Mankato Leadership Institute Steering Committee

John Bulcock, Chair - Minnesota State University, Mankato

Jaci Sprague, Junior Achievement of Greater Mankato

Jennifer Rorick - Mayo Clinic Health System

Adam Fries - Johnson Outdoors

Dan Tomhave - Bethany Lutheran College

Vickie Bushman - ProGrowth Bank

Tricia Bleck - City of Mankato & Blue Earth County

Heather Mueller - Mankato Area Public Schools

Phil Tostenson - City of North Mankato

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