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Fall 2026 Foundations of Leadership

Uncover Potential and Unlock Your Leadership Journey Foundations of Leadership is an immersive course designed to develop key skills and competencies that will enable new leaders to succeed. In this one-day interactive course participants will...

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Spring 2027 Foundations of Leadership

Uncover Potential and Unlock Your Leadership Journey Foundations of Leadership is an immersive course designed to develop key skills and competencies that will enable new leaders to succeed. In this one-day interactive course participants will...

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Spring 2027 Women’s Leadership Initiative

The first day of our Spring 2027 Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) meets once a month on Fridays starting January 2027  through May 2027. Virtual meetings meet in-between each of the scheduled in-person dates. Spring 2027:...

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Fall 2026 Women’s Leadership Initiative

The first day of our Fall 2026 Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) meets once a month on Fridays starting September 2026  through January 2027. Fall 2026 Dates: September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11, January...

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Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship

The Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship (CCE) is an applied is a five-month long, cohort-based program designed to equip professionals with the tools, frameworks, and mindset to lead innovation from within their organizations. With 1–2 in-person sessions...

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Ignite Culture

Ignite Culture is designed for leaders who shape how work gets done–the ones who influence people, performance and innovation. Whether you oversee supply chains, manage teams or lead complex operations, this summit will equip you...

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Lead 4 Success® Virtual Information Session

You’re invited to a virtual info session with John Petersen and Clemson Turregano from Furman’s Center for Innovative Leadership. Learn about the Lead 4 Success® program and how it helps participants master the four key...

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Designing for Economic Mobility in the Upstate

Join us in a 2 day-long workshop built with the ycenter in collaboration with Furman's Center for Innovative Leadership, the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, the...

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Foundations of Leadership | Online Discussion

Join two of the Center's team members with Caroline Owen, Program Manager, and John Petersen, Director of Partnerships, in a casual online discussion to learn about our signature course, Foundations of Leadership. This course was...

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Leading Through Change in a VUCA World

Leading through change isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about building trust, listening deeply, and guiding others forward. Join us for a free dynamic discussion with CIL senior leadership fellow Clemson Turregano and the Center...

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