Ignatian Leadership Development Program (ILDP)
Launched in 2022, the Ignatian Leadership Development Program (ILDP) enhances the University鈥檚 commitment to the formation of faculty and staff, in concert with the University鈥檚 Strategic Directions. Through a combination of workshops, retreats and leadership coaching, ILDP seeks to develop leaders to serve in truly transformational ways that further the mission of Boston College and strengthen its institutional culture.
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Goals and Objectives
By participating in the Ignatian Leadership Development Program, participants will develop:
- Greater Inspiration and Understanding
- Motivation to align leadership practice with 鈥渢he greater good鈥�
- Deeper understanding of 情色空间鈥檚 Jesuit, Catholic heritage and leadership rooted in the Ignatian tradition
- Deeper understanding of 鈥渟elf as leader: strengths, areas of development, values, biases and worldview
- Focus on Implementation
- Ability to apply and adapt leadership best practices in a Jesuit, Catholic context
- Practice of Ongoing Reflection
- Increased integration of reflection and discernment practices in their work
- Ability to assess effectiveness of leadership behaviors and results
Structure and Content
The program consists of four modules presented in the following order:
- Journey with Self
- Journey with Others
- Focus on Results
- Organizational Leadership
The modules will be presented and viewed through three integrated lenses:
- Ignatian leadership 鈥� Leadership that is deeply rooted in the Spiritual Exercises, Jesuit history, and Ignatian values
- Inclusive leadership 鈥� Personal and organizational aspects of diversity, fair treatment, inclusion, and belonging for all members of the community
- Organizational leadership 鈥� Information regarding the theory and practical application of leadership with a focus on what is best for both individuals and a group as a whole
The components of the program include:
- 12-month cohort-based program, beginning in January, comprising approximately sixteen members, meeting monthly for full-day workshops (excluding July, August and November)
- Two retreat experiences: two-day overnight retreat for module 1 in February; four-day 鈥渞eflective鈥� retreat after module 3 in June
- Twelve leadership coaching sessions, including self-assessments and multi-rater (360-degree) feedback session for each member and a development plan
- Service Learning experience
- Capstone event, to include a presentation of each participant鈥檚 learning experiences
Selection Process
Participants are selected through a nomination process, in alignment with. In the fall, potential candidates are identified through dialogue between Human Resources and functional vice presidents, deans and other senior leaders. Every effort is made to ensure a heterogeneous cohort. Identified candidates are interviewed by a team of program administrators and program alumni. Final selections are made in early December, and participants are notified shortly thereafter. A commitment to attend all sessions is expected.
Note: Employees interested in applying to the program should discuss the application process with their supervisors.
ILDP Alumni
ILDP alumni become part of a 鈥渃ommunity of practice鈥� serving both the current ILDP cohort and the larger community, through direct roles in program support such as selection, assessment and design and indirect roles spreading best practices of leadership at Boston College.
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Cohort #1
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June 2022 Retreat
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