1. THE ADVANCED LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Promoting and Developing African American Executives in the Greater Pittsburgh Region

2. But all sectors have not prospered equally.
Pittsburgh has rebounded from industrial decline to become one of the most livable cities in America.
But all sectors have not prospered equally.

3. 24%
AFRICAN AMERICAN
24% in city, 13% in region,

4. <0.1% EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
limited and significantly disproportionate to our population.

5. Is a key to social and economic advancement
DIVERSITY
Is a key to social and economic advancement

6. THE NEED
A pipeline of African American talent prepared for the challenges and responsibilities of executive leadership
Successful companies create opportunities for high potentials— exposing them to leadership roles, supporting through mentorship, and giving them freedom to grow (and to fail and rebound).
However, these efforts have typically not been extended to African Americans in the same way. When African Americans hit the top of their departments or areas of technical expertise, they are often forced to leave their companies, and often the region, to gain new experiences required for professional growth.

7. MAIN TITLE TALI HISTORY
Through community collaboration, a model was developed to address the need in Pittsburgh.
Build skill, obtain tools, and develop the understanding needed to ascend to the highest level through a world-class executive education experience.
Address the unique challenges faced by African American leaders in the workplace
Partner with committed corporate and community partners to support adoption
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8. VISION
Dramatically improve the regional presence of African Americans in executive corporate and nonprofit leadership roles, helping to create a more diverse, inclusive and prosperous community.

9. MISSION
Build a continuous pipeline of African American leaders positioned to add significant value to their organizations and the community through participation in world class leadership development uniquely designed to give African Americans the tools, exposure and training necessary to maximize success in the Greater Pittsburgh region.

10. World-Class Academics
MODEL FOR SUCCESS
World-Class Academics
Community Advisors
Corporate Partners

11. MAIN TITLE
Proven track record merging academic excellence with practical business experience to positively impact management development and corporate bottom line.

12. Advanced Leadership Academy

13. 360 DEGREE DEVELOPMENT Research-Driven Curriculum Executive Coaching
Professional Sponsorship

14. RESEARCH-DRIVEN CURRICULUM
Research points to specific areas of skill development required for successful leadership.
African American leaders face additional challenges on the road to the top.
Top CMU instructors will enable Academy participants to:
Master critical skills required of an executive
Directly apply skills unique to the African American experience
Eight 2-day Modules
Strategic Leadership
Change Management
Operational Excellence
Collaboration & Partnerships
People Leadership
Financial Management
Governance & Civic Leadership
Executive Presence

15. EXECUTIVE COACHING
One-on-one Executive Coaching ensures direct translation of classroom instruction to practical implementation in the workplace – from Day 1.
Personal, executive coach for 8 months
360-degree assessment
Professional goal setting
Accountability
Direct application of skill after each module

16. PROFESSIONAL SPONSORSHIP
Successful executives credit the valuable support of professional sponsors in their success. African Americans are less likely to be supported by this dedicated advocate.
Creating these relationships is critical to success:
Engage executives to serve as professional sponsors
Sponsor provides introductions to other leaders, ensuring that participants develop their own professional network
Sponsors help participants identify a long-term sponsor from within their own organization or industry
Mentor vs. Sponsor
MENTORS offer advice and guidance to support desired career goals
SPONSORS hold influential position in the organization and openly advocate on behalf of the person

17. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 20 participants selected annually
Requirements
Undergraduate degree at a minimum, advanced degree preferred
Currently employed in a professional role with at least 5 years of experience
Academic and professional experience which allows the participant to take full advantage of the Academy experience
Ability to fully and actively participate in the entire 8 month program
20 participants selected annually
African Americans currently living in the Pittsburgh area employed in professional and leadership roles
Candidates with career goals that lead them into executive positions within their organization, or to other companies and nonprofits in the region

18. ADVISORY COUNCIL
Prominent executives and key regional stakeholders will ensure that the program remains current in its content, is focused on outcomes, and is successfully addressing the unique African American lens of the program and its impact in Pittsburgh.

19. Critical to the model’s success
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Critical to the model’s success

20. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
More African Americans in corporate and nonprofit leadership roles
Enhanced success rate of nonprofits led by African Americans
Greater number of African Americans on corporate and nonprofit boards
Noticeable change and recognition of Pittsburgh as a diverse and inclusive culture
In addition, the development of African American leaders will foster:
Increased African American employment levels
Engaged African American professional mentors
Higher level of African American philanthropic giving
Re-emergence of an African American middle class

21. WE NEED YOU
Support from Pittsburgh’s corporate and community stakeholders will make this a reality