Hope College’s Center for Leadership is hosting its “Lead With Hope” leadership retreat October 5-7 at its campus in Holland. Registration is due by Sept. 4 and will be limited to 15 attendees.
The leadership retreat agenda is designed for mid- to senior-level leaders, managers and emerging executives across business, healthcare, education, nonprofit or ministry settings, who wish to grow in self-awareness, clarity and impact.
Attendees can expect to recharge and develop fresh leadership strategies based on their strengths. Using interpersonal competency assessments, the experience will be highly personal and reflective, to enhance both personal effectiveness and team performance.
Cost:
- Retreat Only: $1,950 (includes all assessments, course materials and meals). With 2-nights lodging at the new Courtyard Marriott in downtown Holland: add $450
- Nonprofit attendees: Program cost is $1,250/$1,750 with lodging included
The in-person retreat will be hosted on the Hope College campus, Sunday, Oct. 5 starting at 2pm, and it concludes Tues., Oct. 7 at 4pm. Following the retreat on Nov. 5, participants are invited to attend a virtual meeting to reflect on insights and design sustainable leadership practices.
Facilitator: Dr. Ryan White is the associate dean for leadership development and applied learning at Hope. An accomplished author, athletic coach, faith leader and facilitator, he holds a doctorate in educational psychology from USC and has a passion for bringing out the best in organizations, teams and individuals.
Presenters:
Matt Scogin - Before he became the 14th president of Hope College, he had a distinguished career in both the corporate and government sectors. He served as chief administrative officer at Perella Weinberg Partners in New York City and held senior positions at the NYSE and US Treasury department. He’s a 2002 鶹Ƶվ graduate and holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University.
Becky Schmidt - Her expertise extends far beyond her leadership as a head coach and innovative educator at Hope College, where she serves as the women’s volleyball coach and associate professor of kinesiology. She led Hope’s volleyball team to its 2014 NCAA D3 national championship, and to four NCAA final four trips. She facilitates workshops that challenge participants to develop innovative solutions for complex problems, blending her understanding of team dynamics with solution designs. She achieved her master’s degree in sports studies from Miami University and authored “Volleyball: Steps to Success.”
Dr. Marcus Fila - As associate professor of management at Hope College and founder of “Work Designed Well” consulting business, he specializes in designing work strategies and environments that promote employee well-being while driving business growth. An accomplished educator, researcher and consultant, he holds a Ph.D. in leadership and organizational analysis from Western Michigan University, a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Ohio University and an MBA from Kingston Business School in London. He was named Hope’s Outstanding Professor Educator in 2022.
For more information: Email leadership@hope.edu, call 616.395.7950 or visit /lead.