Global Network
The International Leadership Association is the largest global community dedicated to leadership theory and practice. It brings together professionals from every sector, discipline, and profession across the globe to produce rigorous research, cultivate a deeper understanding of the world, and generate new insights into how to exercise effective leadership.
TRUSTED SPACES
ILA brings people together across distance and disciplines – virtually and in person – to bridge theory and practice and spark those aha moments that improve leadership locally and globally. By creating and holding these trusted spaces, ILA ensures that the best thinking about the process of leadership is developed and disseminated.
TRUSTED SOURCES
By holding spaces for research and dialogue, ILA serves as a principal source for leadership-related resources. Through our global, regional, and topical conferences, webinars, publications, and digital offerings, we generate new research, knowledge, and practices that address issues of interest to our members and the global community at large.
HOW WE DO OUR WORK
ILA is the trusted global leadership space for content, connections, collaborations, and community. We do our work by convening and connecting our members and partners, collaborating with them to unleash potential, and generating new leadership content to create meaningful change. Through ILA’s networks, conferences, online materials, and publications, we share our learning, seeding the possibilities for individual, community, and international change worldwide.
A Systems Approach to Tackling Severe and Multiple Disadvantage
ILA Fellow Richard Bolden discusses his work leading an independent evaluation of Bristol Golden Key, a collaborative partnership project designed to transform services for people with multiple complex needs such as homelessness and substance misuse. His research reveals how seven key aspects of the program helped to facilitate systems change.
Changing Agendas: Rethinking Followership to Improve Leadership Meetings
In this PAUSE for Pedagogy, Linda Klingman, President of the International Institute of Restorative Practices, discusses the graduate school’s shared governance structure and how pandemic logistics inspired her to expand participation in IIRP’s Committee of the Whole and retool the dialogue circles in each meeting. The article includes tips on implementation and a sample agenda.
Work-Life Harmony: Why It Matters and How to Craft It
How many of us have said we are going to work less and spend more time on health, hobbies, and family? This webinar discusses different approaches to work life harmony and the differences between harmony and balance.
24th Annual Global Conference
Register Today for ILA’s 24th annual global conference! The conference will take place 6-7 October virtually and 13-16 October in Washington, D.C.
The Study and Practice of Global Leadership
This book provides cutting-edge perspectives on the impact that globalization is having on the study and practice of Global Leadership.
Leadership Insights for Wizards and Witches
Aditya Simha discusses his new book that examines the Harry Potter universe through the lens of various leadership styles, theories, and concepts.
The Big Picture – Planetary Boundaries and Global Futures
Join world-renowned scientists and an international climate lawyer in a discussion on global decision making for the future of our people and planet.
Ukraine Russia War
Statement from ILA President and CEO Cynthia Cherrey on the military invasion into Ukraine. As a curator and creator of trusted resources, ILA is sharing responses from our members looking at the invasion through the lens of global leadership.
The Challenges of Today: Why Leadership Matters
The world has a deep and pressing need for leadership that inspires and enables us to face the challenges of a complex, diverse, and ever-changing world.
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