Leadership Formation Academy
For Rising Political & Civic Leaders
Duration: 12 months with 2-year alumni engagement
Format: Quarterly residential retreats plus monthly virtual spiritual direction sessions
Participants: Early-career politicians, civil society leaders, young professionals entering public service
Focus Areas:
Personal and communal spiritual development
Foundation in contemplative leadership and Benedictine servant leadership principles
Ethical framework development and moral courage training
Cross-sector collaboration and conflict transformation skills
Sustainable leadership practices and burnout prevention
Benefits: Mentorship network, action learning projects, lifetime alumni community.