People like to talk about change 
but change takes real courage and commitment.

The Innovation Institute is a program of McColl Center for Visual Art that helps executives unleash their creative abilities and those within their organizations. During six alternating Fridays, Institute participants work with professional artists and expert facilitator to explore topics such as "Unlocking the Creative Voice," "Pushing the Edge" and "The Value of Failure." Presentations, along with hands-on group and individual exercises, give participants insights into the artistic creative process and how that process can be applied to business.  For more information, click here.

Leadership Charlotte, a community leadership development organization, operates a ten-month program in which participants meet with community leaders, are exposed to major issues impacting the region, and address community needs in a hands-on manner.  The mission of Leadership Charlotte is to develop and enhance volunteer community leadership by providing a diverse group of emerging and existing leaders with the opportunity to increase their community knowledge, civic network, and service to the community.  For more information, click here.

Mike Whitehead, Tom Lane and the consultants of Whitehead Associates Inc. develop leaders and organizational cultures to deliver optimal results. The firm's Quest for Personal Leadership Seminar has graduates in leadership roles throughout the commercial, non-profit and governmental sectors. Whitehead Associates is located in a Victorian home called Whitehead Manor on the grounds of the new Whitehead Conference Center. Both facilities are available for meetings, receptions, and events that strive to offer a special touch. Individuals and teams seeking to grow and thrive through organizational change or to achieve next-level results–will achieve quantum leap results with Whitehead Associates.  For more information, click here.