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  • October 17, 2008 YLI Class - Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (7:30AM-2:30PM) at The United Way Leadership Room
  • October 20, 2008 YLI PROCESSING Session (5:30PM-7:45PM) at The United Way Leadership Room
  • November 14, 2008 YLI Class - Leadership Passions & Vision (7:30AM-2:30PM) at The United Way - Room UW F
  • November 17, 2008 YLI PROCESSING Session (5:30PM-7:45PM) at The United Way - Room UW F & A
  • December 12, 2008 YLI Class - Art and Communication at The United Way 7:30AM-2:30PM - Room UW BCD
  • January 19, 2009 YLI Class - Diversity (7:30AM-2:30PM) at The United Way - Room UW F
  • January 26, 2009 YLI PROCESSING Session (5:30PM-7:45PM) at The United Way - Room UW F & A
  • February 20, 2009 YLI Class - Law & Order (7:30AM-2:30PM) at The United Way - Room UW BCD
  • February 23, 2009 YLI PROCESSING Session (5:30PM-7:45PM) at The United Way - Room UW F & A
  • March 6, 2009 YLI Class - Entrepreneurship (7:30AM-2:30PM) at The United Way - Room UW F
  • March 9, 2009 YLI PROCESSING Session (5:30PM-7:45PM) at The United Way - Room UW F & A
  • April 24, 2009 YLI Class - Student Choice (7:30AM-2:30PM) at The United Way - Room UW F
  • Arpil 27, 2009 YLI PROCESSING Session (5:30PM-7:45PM) at The United Way - Room UW F & A
  • May 15, 2009 YLI Class - Creative Problem Solving (7:30AM-2:30PM) at The United Way - Room UW BCD
  • May 18, 2009 YLI PROCESSING Session (5:30PM-7:45PM) at The United Way - Room UW F & A

GREATER DES MOINES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

700 LOCUST STREET SUITE 100

DES MOINES, IOWA 50309

515-286-4980

Welcome to the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute!

Connecting, Inspiring, & Challenging Community Leaders.
For over 26 years, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) has been a catalyst for ensuring the constant development and injection of new leadership into our community. It began in 1979 as a study on central Iowa’s leadership status has now become to be an incubator of some of Des Moines most respected leaders. The Institute’s ultimate goals are to motivate participants to a higher level of community awareness and involvement as well as ensure that Central Iowa has a strong flow of leadership well into the future.

Nearly 1,500 participants have experienced the Leadership Institute which yields a huge benefit to not just the individuals, but as mentioned above, our community as well. While participating in one of the Institute’s programs, individuals have the opportunity to meet and engage with experienced business and government leaders. They tour and gain an understanding of some of our communities most important institutions and their role in our community. Lastly, personal leadership enhancement, team-work building and networking with other up and coming leaders give our participant a solid base to spring forward as an active leader in out community. Enhancing the leadership skills of community-oriented individuals in turn yields enormous dividends for Central Iowa for many years to come.

Our sense of community in central Iowa is what helps make living here so wonderful. It is our responsibility to ensure that it continues and the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute has taken the lead role. Whether you’re interested in participating in a GDMLI program or an alumni member continuing to stay engaged, please enjoy your visit to our website.

2008-2009 class kicks off year with Opening Retreat. CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2008-2009 program.


The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is an Affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.