Leadership Program
Nine Months. Thirty Leaders. Five Sessions.
IGEL takes environmental leaders beyond the conference room to experience first-hand how environmental policies and decisions impact every aspect and geography in Georgia.
Our core experiential program is focused on building and sustaining a diverse network of environmental leaders across our state. We equip leaders with the knowledge, advanced skills, and expansive network to address Georgia’s environmental challenges now and for years to come.
After graduation, new IGELians become a part of a unique and expansive network of environmental leaders, with access to an extensive knowledge base and deep connections in every corner of the state.
IGEL’s Program Goals Are:
Fostering a deeper understanding of Georgia’s environmental issues
WHY
Creating Stronger Environmental Leaders
IGEL introduces new members of the network to a wide range of experiences and connections that help shape more effective, influential, environmental leaders.
Top Ten Reasons to Join IGEL
Increase knowledge of complex environmental concepts and strategies
Learn to manage conflicts more effectively, including navigating differences of opinion and perspectives.
Improve skills in collaboration, systems thinking, and relational leadership.
Explore Georgia’s environmental diversity with local experts who live and work there.
Develop an influential circle of contacts for collaboration or conflict resolution.
View environmental issues through the lenses of other stakeholders.
Get out of your comfort zone to be immersed in Georgia’s natural wonders.
Discuss environmental issues with leading experts.
Learn how government, business, community groups, and educators can work together more effectively, overcoming difference of perspective and priority.
Energize your passion for environmental leadership, bringing new skills and knowledge to your daily work or local community.
Increase knowledge of complex environmental concepts and strategies.
Learn to manage conflicts more effectively, including navigating differences of opinion and perspectives.
Improve skills in collaboration, systems thinking, and relational leadership.
Explore Georgia’s environmental diversity with local experts who live and work there.
Develop an influential circle of contacts for collaboration or conflict resolution.
View environmental issues through the lenses of other stakeholders.
Get out of your comfort zone to be immersed in Georgia’s natural wonders.
Discuss environmental issues with leading experts.
Learn how government, business, community groups, and educators can work together more effectively, overcoming difference of perspective and priority.
Energize your passion for environmental leadership, bringing new skills and knowledge to your daily work or local community.
Diverse Leaders With a Common Goal
IGELians are a diverse group. From former members of Congress and state legislators to farmers and city planners, the range and variety of experience and expertise is vast. A few unifying traits bond them all together – strong leadership abilities, a passion for problem solving, a knack for collective collaboration, and a willingness to embrace new ideas.
The IGEL leadership program is designed for individuals with a proven leadership record, typically mid- or late-career professionals. The application process is highly competitive, with many applicants applying multiple times before being accepted. And the program is uniquely demanding, with required attendance at all five sessions over a nine-month period. The rigor is intentional – we know that to develop the best leaders in the state, dedication is key.
Our current class has backgrounds in industries ranging from higher education to Fortune 500 companies and everything in between.
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Calling Environmental Leaders
We need proven leaders from all walks of life to make a difference in the broad-reaching environmental issues facing our state. Join our prospect mailing list for information about the next application process and be part of the change Georgia needs.