Leadership Institute 2008 Inaugural Fellows Program

Noyce Leadership Institute

2008 Inaugural Fellows Program

“Leadership for the Public Good –

Engaging the Public in Science for the 21st Century”

Introduction and Purpose

The Noyce Leadership Fellows program has been created to assist chief executives to lead science centers and related institutions forward with greater effectiveness and public impact in the 21st century. As change agents at the crossroads of societal trends, global issues, and the cutting edge of informal science, these leaders need access to the most useful knowledge, tools, best practices, and professional networks to sustain and advance innovation in their own institutions and the field.

The Fellows program bears the name of Robert Noyce, cofounder of Intel and inventor of the integrated circuit. His work in leading science, engineering, and technology to a whole new level of innovation – as well as the creation of new industries and fields – is legendary. Known for his integrity, authenticity, character, inclusiveness, and continuous innovation, his legacy serves as a standard for leaders.

Short term, the Noyce Leadership Fellows program will achieve its purpose by its immediate contributions to individual leaders and their institutions. Long term, through this and programs for aspiring leaders, the Leadership Institute seeks the broader impact that science centers and the field will serve their publics in the 21st century so that:

Science centers are innovative educational hubs –

engaging the public at every age in science

Kids and youth are excited and engaged in science –

encouraging many to choose a science career

Adults are interested and engaged in science –

acquiring sufficient knowledge to understand science issues

Participant Criteria, Eligibility, and Selection

Seventeen participants have been selected for the 2008 Noyce Leadership Fellows Inaugural Class, guided this first year by a special nominating group and a selection committee made up of senior professionals in the science museum field and executive education, including representatives of the Noyce Foundation and ASTC. The nomination and selection processes strove to include participants with a wide range of backgrounds and multiple points of view. Participants were selected from institutions of various types, sizes, budgets, and geographical locations in the U.S. and internationally.

While participant criteria may evolve following the pilot program, the nominating group, as well as the selection committee, proposed and evaluated chief executives for the first cohort of Noyce Leadership Fellows based on evidence of the following:

First-time chief executive of a science center or museum, or children’s museum, appointed within the last five years
Chief executive in the field with more than five years of chief executive experience, but recently moved to a new institution or faces a significant new challenge within an existing institution
Experience at senior management and leadership levels
Capacity to envision and effect change in their organization and the field
Motivation to learn and stretch, and think broadly and strategically
Willingness to work collaboratively with others and explore new ideas
Commitment to the science and technology center and museum world
Opportunity for the candidate’s institution to benefit
Institutional support for the candidate’s participation

Program Design and Faculty

The Noyce Leadership Fellows program will be nine months in duration, followed by ongoing Fellows alumni activities. There are three face-to-face sessions during this time frame, including an opening retreat in-residence, a session adjacent to or within the ASTC Annual Conference, and a capstone retreat in-residence. To optimize connections and community between face-to-face sessions, the program includes a mixture of video conferencing, executive development networks, and other means for learning as a cohort when separated physically.

A distinguished core faculty of three, including Alan Friedman, retired head of the New York Hall of Science, will provide a large part of the instruction and continuity over the program’s nine months. Renowned specialists have signed on to participate in specific topic areas based on their expertise. All have excellent communication skills, positive ratings in similar executive development programs, and capacity to conduct applied, experientially-based action learning for executives.

Peer learning is central to the Fellows program. Peers are sources of insight into the strategic issues each faces, and small groups of peers will work together on strategic initiatives they have in common. A variety of assessment instruments will be used as a means to understand each leader’s strengths and what needs attention. Individual coaches will be on hand to work with Fellows during one day of the opening retreat and up to six additional one-on-one hours as may be needed throughout the program. Mentors with a long history in the science center field will be available to those Fellows who desire this additional relationship.

Program Benefits

Over the duration of the nine-month Noyce Leadership Fellows program, participants will receive:

A leadership development program dedicated and applied to the science center field
A framework and benchmarks for effective leadership and customized feedback on their leadership style
A framework and tools for continuous strategic thinking, positioning, execution, and innovation in their organization
Guidance on the creation of their institution’s strategy and plans
Guidance and support to complete a special project or initiative of benefit to their institution
Tools to assess their institution’s capacity to sustain ongoing innovation
Tools for discovering data about their community and publics
New frameworks, ideas, and tools for sustainability and economic viability
Leadership and organizational consulting tailored to their individual and institutional needs and context
A trusted peer network and “community of practice,” and connections to valuable resources and counsel

Program Fees

The fee for the entire nine-month program is $5,000 per participant. Travel expenses are the responsibility of each participant’s institution. The costs of the program are underwritten by the Noyce Foundation and its partners. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Program Sponsors

The program has been initiated by the Noyce Foundation and endorsed by its lead collaborator, the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Primary funding for the program comes from the Noyce Foundation, with additional support to date from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

For questions about the Noyce Leadership Institute, please contact:

Sheila Grinell

Program Consultant

sheilagrinell@cox.net


Home Grantmaking News Noyce Initiatives Every Child a Reader & Writer Noyce Leadership Institute Silicon Valley Math Annual Reports Publications About Us Contact Search	NOYCE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2008 FELLOWS PROGRAM Noyce Leadership Institute 2008 Inaugural Fellows Program “Leadership for the Public Good – Engaging the Public in Science for the 21st Century” Introduction and Purpose The Noyce Leadership Fellows program has been created to assist chief executives to lead science centers and related institutions forward with greater effectiveness and public impact in the 21st century. As change agents at the crossroads of societal trends, global issues, and the cutting edge of informal science, these leaders need access to the most useful knowledge, tools, best practices, and professional networks to sustain and advance innovation in their own institutions and the field. The Fellows program bears the name of Robert Noyce, cofounder of Intel and inventor of the integrated circuit. His work in leading science, engineering, and technology to a whole new level of innovation – as well as the creation of new industries and fields – is legendary. Known for his integrity, authenticity, character, inclusiveness, and continuous innovation, his legacy serves as a standard for leaders. Short term, the Noyce Leadership Fellows program will achieve its purpose by its immediate contributions to individual leaders and their institutions. Long term, through this and programs for aspiring leaders, the Leadership Institute seeks the broader impact that science centers and the field will serve their publics in the 21st century so that: Science centers are innovative educational hubs – engaging the public at every age in science Kids and youth are excited and engaged in science – encouraging many to choose a science career Adults are interested and engaged in science – acquiring sufficient knowledge to understand science issues Participant Criteria, Eligibility, and Selection Seventeen participants have been selected for the 2008 Noyce Leadership Fellows Inaugural Class, guided this first year by a special nominating group and a selection committee made up of senior professionals in the science museum field and executive education, including representatives of the Noyce Foundation and ASTC. The nomination and selection processes strove to include participants with a wide range of backgrounds and multiple points of view. Participants were selected from institutions of various types, sizes, budgets, and geographical locations in the U.S. and internationally. While participant criteria may evolve following the pilot program, the nominating group, as well as the selection committee, proposed and evaluated chief executives for the first cohort of Noyce Leadership Fellows based on evidence of the following: First-time chief executive of a science center or museum, or children’s museum, appointed within the last five years Chief executive in the field with more than five years of chief executive experience, but recently moved to a new institution or faces a significant new challenge within an existing institution Experience at senior management and leadership levels Capacity to envision and effect change in their organization and the field Motivation to learn and stretch, and think broadly and strategically Willingness to work collaboratively with others and explore new ideas Commitment to the science and technology center and museum world Opportunity for the candidate’s institution to benefit Institutional support for the candidate’s participation Program Design and Faculty The Noyce Leadership Fellows program will be nine months in duration, followed by ongoing Fellows alumni activities. There are three face-to-face sessions during this time frame, including an opening retreat in-residence, a session adjacent to or within the ASTC Annual Conference, and a capstone retreat in-residence. To optimize connections and community between face-to-face sessions, the program includes a mixture of video conferencing, executive development networks, and other means for learning as a cohort when separated physically. A distinguished core faculty of three, including Alan Friedman, retired head of the New York Hall of Science, will provide a large part of the instruction and continuity over the program’s nine months. Renowned specialists have signed on to participate in specific topic areas based on their expertise. All have excellent communication skills, positive ratings in similar executive development programs, and capacity to conduct applied, experientially-based action learning for executives. Peer learning is central to the Fellows program. Peers are sources of insight into the strategic issues each faces, and small groups of peers will work together on strategic initiatives they have in common. A variety of assessment instruments will be used as a means to understand each leader’s strengths and what needs attention. Individual coaches will be on hand to work with Fellows during one day of the opening retreat and up to six additional one-on-one hours as may be needed throughout the program. Mentors with a long history in the science center field will be available to those Fellows who desire this additional relationship. Program Benefits Over the duration of the nine-month Noyce Leadership Fellows program, participants will receive: A leadership development program dedicated and applied to the science center field A framework and benchmarks for effective leadership and customized feedback on their leadership style A framework and tools for continuous strategic thinking, positioning, execution, and innovation in their organization Guidance on the creation of their institution’s strategy and plans Guidance and support to complete a special project or initiative of benefit to their institution Tools to assess their institution’s capacity to sustain ongoing innovation Tools for discovering data about their community and publics New frameworks, ideas, and tools for sustainability and economic viability Leadership and organizational consulting tailored to their individual and institutional needs and context A trusted peer network and “community of practice,” and connections to valuable resources and counsel Program Fees The fee for the entire nine-month program is $5,000 per participant. Travel expenses are the responsibility of each participant’s institution. The costs of the program are underwritten by the Noyce Foundation and its partners. A limited number of scholarships are available. Program Sponsors The program has been initiated by the Noyce Foundation and endorsed by its lead collaborator, the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Primary funding for the program comes from the Noyce Foundation, with additional support to date from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. For questions about the Noyce Leadership Institute, please contact: Sheila Grinell Program Consultant sheilagrinell@cox.net
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