
Women’s Leadership Initiative
For leaders in any sector who want to grow their influence and find their leadership voice. The Women’s Leadership Initiative is a five-month, in-person program that meets for one full day each month. Participants work with Furman faculty, executive coaches and industry experts on self-awareness, communication, leading teams and innovative leadership, then stay connected online between sessions. You’ll leave with more confidence and a network that lasts well beyond the program.
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For established South Carolina leaders who want stronger organizations and communities by drawing on the full range of people they serve and employ. The Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative meets one day a month for five months, using case studies, real-world scenarios and open, participant-led discussion. Each class puts what it learns to work through Community Action Projects on real issues in our state. Graduates join thousands of Riley Fellows who have completed the program since 2003.
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The Sustainability Leadership Initiative, offered by Sustain SC, brings together decision makers from the business, government and nonprofit sectors to explore where commerce and conservation meet. Over five two-day sessions held across South Carolina, fellows learn through field experiences, case studies and dialogue on topics like circularity, land conservation, agriculture and energy. Each fellow completes a project and a final presentation, then joins a statewide network of certified Sustainability Leadership Fellows.
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