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A Primer on the Institute for Collaborative Leadership

ICL Tools, Models, Publications & Definitions are used by Trainers and Leaders Around the World

ICL coaching, training and support helps progressive public leaders each step along the way.

Models & Principles - Tools & Audits ... and experienced coaching bring it all together.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE A GLOBAL THOUGHT-LEADER AS YOUR COACH & TRAINER

A quick internet search will illustrate ICL's leadership in shaping globally accepted definitions, models and best practices in the field of Collaborative Leadership. Leaders and scholars, as well as other coaches & trainers around the world use these published contributions in their work with public leaders.


Partnering with ICL means you get the expertise directly from its source. 


But that's not enough ...


ICL's coaches and trainers mix that thought-leadership with decades of practical field-based leadership experience (just like yours) and the hard-learned lessons that go with it.


The result? (1) ICL's Coaching & Training are both deep and practical. And (2) you'll find ICL's models and tools will be immeasurably helpful elements of your coaching and training experience.


Here are a few examples ...

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COLLABORATION'S LIFE CYCLE

This unique and simple model has helped thousands of leaders and students DESIGN, DIAGNOSE, LEAD and REPAIR collaborative initiatives since 1998.

COLLABORATION'S LIFECYCLE - a groundbreaking mental model that has been cited in hundreds of scholarly and professional articles and books - inspired ICL's COLLABORATION AUDIT ... a diagnostic and planning tool for collaborative leaders.

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ICL's LEADERSHIP CHANGE MODEL

ICL's unique Leadership Change Model lies at the core of our strategic planning services. This model guides clients in developing and implementing plans that are functional, dynamic, measurable, and make a difference. Our model empowers public sector leaders to take charge of their organizations' growth and change, ensuring that their strategies stay relevant and adaptable in a constantly shifting landscape.

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COLLABORATION vs COLLECTIVE IMPACT

Did you know there are different shapes and kinds of collaboration?


In our research, publications and work with practical leaders, ICL has been instrumental in defining the vocabulary and global understanding of key terms and concepts central to public leadership.


Click the button below for one important example ... a Google search will turn up more.

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Leadership Coaching & Training dedicated to Mission-Driven Public Leaders

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ABOUT ICL:


EXPERIENCE: ICL has been around since 1992 with coaching, training and publications for public sector collaborations, leaders and change agents.


EXPERTISE: Our founder & ceo, Hank Rubin, "wrote the book on this stuff." Hank's award-winning speaking, training and coaching help collaborations and collaborative leaders make change happen. Partnered with ICL's trainer & coach, Kim McKinsey Mabry, ICL is a vibrant resource for progressive leaders throughout the USA.


THE FIRST: Grounded in scholarship and decades of hands-on public sector leadership experience, ICL was founded as the nation's first thinktank and training center dedicated to Collaborative Leadership.


DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Today ICL is uniquely positioned to help nonprofit, philanthropic, education and civic collaborative leaders build & lead collaborations that make change happen.


If you're the kind of leader who wants to lead for a change, contact ICL for a free exploration.

PARTNERING WITH ICL: YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS

When you choose to partner with ICL, you're not just getting a professional coaching and training firm – you're gaining a dedicated ally in your pursuit of meaningful change. Our team, led by Hank Rubin and Kim McKinsey Mabry, is committed to giving aspiring and experienced leaders the tools they need to inform-change and inspire-collaboration. 


Let ICL join you on your collaborative leadership journey today, and discover how ICL's unique approaches, tools, and resources can help your organization achieve its purpose and drive lasting change.

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