Noyce Leadership InstituteNoyce Leadership InstituteNoyce Foundation: www.noycefdn.orgNoyce Leadership Institute: www.noyceleadership.org

(also see list of current & former Fellows on website)

Contact: Jennifer Zoffel at jennifer@noyceleadership.org

Field Representatives: Bill Booth, Marilyn Hoyt, Colin Johnson

Important Dates:

November 15 12:00PM EST: Audioconference, NLI Info SessionDecember 2: Intent to Apply dueDecember 11 12:00PM EST: Audioconference, Strategic Initiative ClinicDecember 12 10:30PM EST: Audioconference, Strategic Initiative ClinicJanuary 6, 2014: Applications dueFebruary 21, 2014: Candidates notified of application statusMarch 2014: Fellowship Begins

Noyce Leadership Institute: Noyce Leadership Institute: PurposePurposeNLI hones leadership talents in organizations that seek to engage their communities with science. NLI is committed to expanding the impact of these organizations in their communities by increasing the capacity of their leaders to manage change, focus outward, engage peers and form key partnerships.

From Fellows and Sponsors…From Fellows and Sponsors…

“I have a much greater focus on the community impact of my institution.”

“I am more reflective...not so quick to answer or offer a solution...listen more to others.”

“NLI provided a set of tools that make problem solving a much quicker and easier process.”

From Fellows and Sponsors…From Fellows and Sponsors…

“It is scary and exciting to be part of such a brave, smart, committed, and capable group making positive change in their communities.”

“Thanks to NLI, I forge many more partnerships and let others take the lead.”

“There is not a week when I do not talk with one of my NLI colleagues.”

How is NLI different?How is NLI different? NLI is NOT a “course” - you ACTIVELY create what you will

learn, less emphasis on ready content more on application, learning from others, eliciting what you need

NLI involves change - your work, your leadership, your institution, maybe even you

  NLI is not internal or external - it is both  NLI is not something you “do there” but rather something you

“do here” - to get the most out of the experience you must do the pre-work, preparation, advance thinking, follow up, follow through and reflection

  NLI invites you to leave your comfort zone....at times feels messy,

risky, vulnerable

Who is eligible?Who is eligible? first and foremost: senior leaders with the passion and

potential to work at the executive level of...

a science center, children’s museum, or related institution...

around the globe...

committed to increasing impact and engagement with their communities and...

well-positioned to influence decision-makers and drive change in the institution and community

second: CEOs early in their careers with all the above

RequirementsRequirements(1) a strategic initiative that seeds deeper connection with community

(2) involvement of a Sponsor for the strategic initiative (including time at Intensives and for Sponsor-only activities)

(3) personal and professional availability to fully participate

a. ongoing time for active work on strategic initiative b. audioconference seminars (1/mo for Fellows, 2/qtr for Sponsors)

c. peer application groups (1/mo for Fellows)

d. executive coaching (Fellows -1 hr/3 wks; Sponsors – 1hr/qtr)

e. preparation and follow up reading, written work and other activities (varies, but month before and after retreats more intense)

f. on-site Intensives (June 2014, October 2014, May 2015)

(4) successful completion of the application process

(5) Costs: $5,000 tuition, travel to/from Intensives, expenses related to your Strategic Initiative

What is the SI Sponsor?What is the SI Sponsor?Someone who is a project champion – a high level professional who has some

authority or power within the Fellow's center to influence the success of the proposed strategic initiative

What will they do (beyond NLI organized activities)? provide access to information, resources, contacts assist with content knowledge and opinions about the strategic initiative connect the Fellow with opportunities that advance the strategic initiative consult and help sustain the strategic initiative when there are set-backs, failures,

struggles, or mistakes help maintain focus, accountability, outward-looking and impact orientation promote the expectation that organizational change will result from this

experience join with the fellow in mutual learning, reflection

Note! Your letter of intent due in early December must list your likely SI Sponsor, so please engage this person EARLY in your thinking process.

What is Important?What is Important?(1) A great Strategic Initiative that will create learning and stimulate change

--something that has to happen...not contrived for NLI or “extra work”--externally oriented--big, bold, risky...might even fail (and probably will change)--requires action (not planning or writing)--requires coordination & cooperation (can’t do alone)--better if it is already funded or isn’t fund-raising per se

 (2) A sensible Sponsor for the strategic initiative proposed

(3) A Fellow at the right moment to learn, engage the Sponsor

appropriately and lead the strategic initiative (resume & essay important here!) (4) An institution stable enough and has readiness to support all the above

Strategic Initiative Clinic (SI)Strategic Initiative Clinic (SI)

How will this challenge you?How do you know your community wants this?What actions will be required by April 2015?

What will be piloted/prototyped?Who will need to be involved (internally &

externally)?How will this be a stretch for you and your

organization?What is the learning potential for you and your

organization?Will this happen without NLI? How can you be

bolder with NLI?