• Minnesota's Legacy of Leadership
• Demographic Trends and Implications for State Agencies and Services
• Ethics and Values
• Dynamic Leadership and Public Sector Implications
• Individual 360 Feedback
• Power and Influence
• Working With the Media
• Enhancing Your Leadership Presence
• Effective Presentations
• Building Cultural Competence
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Learning Integration and Alignment
• Accelerating Innovation

• At least 2 years of state service by the time of the application deadline and currently employed by the state (executive branch or non-political constitutional office and legislative offices);
• Support from the employee's supervisor and agency; and
• A commitment to attend all classes and complete all assignments.

• Receive personal feedback on their leadership competencies, creative style and problem solving skills
• Interact with each other in small cohort discussion groups
• Gain information and insights tied to the unique needs of public sector leaders
• Participate in discussions on topics including the challenges and rewards of public sector leadership
• Take a 360-degree assessment and receive feedback on their leadership strengths and development needs

Participants will be chosen by a selection committee including agency heads, experienced state leaders, and a past program participant. The committee will consider applicant responses to application questions, the supervisor's letter of support, and the letter of recommendation.

A day and one-half each month for seven months beginning in September 2012, plus approximately two hours per week for outside assignments (for example, reading, homework, meeting with coaches, etc.).

Applicants will be required to attend sessions on the following dates:

September 13 - 14, 2012
October 11 - 12, 2012
November 15 - 16, 2012
December 13 - 14, 2012
January 17 - 18, 2013
February 21 - 22, 2013
March 21 - 22, 2013

Thursday sessions are scheduled from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., and Friday sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In addition, each participant will be required to allocate up to two hours each week between sessions for homework and/or other projects as assigned.

Tuition for the Emerging Leaders Institute is $3100 per individual. This fee includes all session materials, Friday lunch, and parking. The participants are responsible for travel and lodging costs. Your agency will be invoiced and payment must be received prior to the first day of the program, which is Thursday, September 13, 2012.

Applicants may self-select or may be nominated by their supervisor or manager. In either case, the application must be accompanied by a letter of supervisory/managerial support and one other letter of recommendation, as requested in the application. The letter of supervisory/managerial support must be on letterhead, and both letters must be signed. (Signatures may be scanned in if electronically submitted.)

Step 1: Download and complete the Emerging Leaders Institute Application. Application must be completely filled out, typed or electronically produced, and signed. (Application in Word; Application in PDF)

Step 2: Obtain letter of supervisory support and 1 additional recommendation letter. (Letter instructions in Word; Letter instructions in PDF)

Step 3: Submit your completed application and letters of recommendation.

Option 1: Attach your application, letter of supervisory support, and additional recommendation letter to an e-mail and send it to eld.training@state.mn.us.

Option 2: Fax your application, letter of supervisory support, and additional recommendation letter to the attention of "Emerging Leaders Institute" at 651-296-8685.

Option 3: Mail or hand deliver your application, letter of supervisory support, and additional recommendation letter to:

Emerging Leaders Institute

c/o Enterprise Learning & Development

400 Centennial Building

658 Cedar St.

St. Paul, MN 55155

All applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2012, to be considered, regardless of delivery method. No late or incomplete submissions will be considered.

Applicants will receive a notification of their acceptance status no later than August 15th, 2012.