Leadership Institute
The TWS Leadership Institute was established in 2006 to provide a select group of TWS members with leadership training that will help them move into leadership positions, both in their workplace and in the Society. With 77 percent of the leaders in the wildlife profession projected to retire in the next decade, TWS has a responsibility to prepare our members to meet this pressing need.
Participation in the Institute is geared toward young professionals, those individuals who are 2 to 3 years out of school and currently working full or part-time in a professional position in wildlife management or conservation. A small number of slots are available for recent graduates who have shown strong evidence of their leadership potential. All applicants must be members of The Wildlife Society and a Chapter or Section of The Wildlife Society.
The selection committee seeks to select a diversity of participants, representing gender, ethnic, and regional diversity. Selection is based upon:
- An excellent academic record.
- Demonstrated leadership capability or potential.
- Demonstrated level of excellence in current position.
- Preference is to individuals that are currently employed by a state or federal agency, research organization, or relevant non-governmental organization and who are working on some aspect of wildlife management or conservation.
From May through September, the ten members participate in a variety of distance learning and hands-on projects, which include reading and interpreting leadership materials, presenting to peer groups, working collaboratively with each other, leading discussions, and developing summary documents regarding professional leadership. The experience culminates at the TWS Annual Conference, with intensive mentoring activities and leadership workshops.
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