Overview

As the challenges and opportunities of the Atlanta region become more complex, there is an increasing need to develop regional leaders. The Regional Leadership Institute (RLI) is a comprehensive leadership program designed to better prepare a diverse group of community, government, business and nonprofit leaders to work collaboratively in addressing regional issues. RLI is designed to provide a unique learning experience for emerging and existing leaders through an intensive one-week program that trains, empowers and supports leaders so they can effect positive community change in the region.

Mission

• Create a shared sense of community in the Atlanta Region.
• Build relationships of trust between businesses, government, non-profit, civic, religious, racial, ethnic and cultural groups
• Expand leaders' knowledge regarding the key issues, opportunities and challenges that face the Atlanta Region.
• Bring clarity to the role of community leadership and begin the development of new skills, awareness and competencies required to lead the Atlanta Region.