Program Objectives
- Opportunity and space for self-reflection on what God is calling you to in your work.
- Attune to, strengthen, and gain greater awareness and insights into your leadership skills and journey.
- Mutual sharing of challenges, solutions, best practices, and ideas for greater learning and creativity.
- Discuss and learn about integrating Anabaptist values into organizational culture.
- Experience a safe setting that will foster trust and vulnerability.
- Explore new skills and practices and learn about trends impacting organizations and leaders through interactions with experts, peers, and other resources.
- Strengthen collaboration with and support of MHS Association member colleagues.
- Learn new methods to respond to operational, strategic, and governance issues.
Covenant
Affirm the code of ethics and ground rules:
- Speak from experience and avoid giving advice.
- Be quick to listen rather than defend.
- Ask questions over giving answers
- Fully participate in the gatherings
- What is said or happens in the circle stays in the circle
- No phone calls, texts, or emails during sessions (except for breaks)
Cancellation Policy
Due to the limited number of participants in the Executive Circle, cancellations are discouraged. The following is our cancellation/refund policy:
- Written cancellation received more than 60 days prior to the first session – a full refund may be given or the full amount paid applied to the next year’s program.
- Cancellation received less than 60 days prior to the first session – registrant will forfeit 50% of the fee for a cancellation.
- Cancellation after the first session – no refund will be provided
Logistics
Each participant is responsible for:
- Flight/travel expenses
- Travel meal expenses
- Transportation to the hotel for the Schaumburg meetings
- Required readings and any suggested homework
Overview
2024 Theme: Strengthening Leadership Capacity
February 26 to February 27, 2024 –Schaumburg, IL
Monday at 2:00 pm – Tuesday at 2:00 pm CST
- Focus on getting to know each other, and spend time connecting
- Begin book study
- Personal and group self-reflection time
May 6 to May 9, 2024 – Nederland, CO retreat house 46 miles from Denver
- Personal, professional, and spiritual reflections, journaling, and sharing
- Continue book study
- Hiking and other group outdoor activities
June 20, 2024 – Zoom Meeting
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EST
August 26 and August 27, 2024 –Schaumburg, IL
Monday at 2:00 pm – Tuesday day at 2:00 pm CST
- Personal and group self-reflection time
- Begin 2nd book study
October 7 to October 8, 2024 –Schaumburg, IL
Monday at 2:00 pm – Tuesday at 2:00 pm CST
- Personal and group self-reflection time
- Finish 2nd book study
- Wrap up of Executive Circle time
- Planning for 2025
Locations for in-person meetings:
Retreat House in Nederland, CO, for the May meeting. Approximately 70 minutes outside of Denver, this serene location in the mountains of Colorado will set the tone for the year.
All other in-person meetings are held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel – located conveniently close to O’Hare International Airport at 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL the hotel provides a beautiful setting to learn and connect.