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The December Redford Center Leadership Retreat will begin at 5pm on Sunday, December 5, and end at 12:15pm on Wednesday, December 8. The May retreat will begin at 5pm on Sunday, May 1, and end at 12:15pm on Wednesday, May 4.

 

ACTIVITIES

  • The cross-sector community of leaders participating in the retreat will be a core piece of the learning experience. The program will include time and space for critical peer-to-peer exchanges. Participants will work with the full group, in small learning teams, and in conversation with just one or two colleagues to better understand, reframe, and reshape their most pressing leadership challenge(s)—always with action steps in mind.
  • We will explore the Sundance story—a dynamic example of activism, vision, and leading change—as we take advantage of the wilderness experience offered by the Sundance Preserve lands. This portion of the retreat will examine the nature of integrated and strategic leadership, as well as topics such as maintaining personal wellness, achieving work-life balance, and enhancing cognitive fitness.
  • Drawing insight from classic and contemporary readings and films will provide participants with new lenses, discussion points, and perspectives into the leadership challenges they face.
  • Art is a catalyst for leaders of all types to reach higher levels of creativity and problem solving. In addition to the exploration of leadership through literature and film, participants will engage in hands-on experiences with art, as a way to stimulate imaginative thinking and creative problem-solving.

 

FAQs

How many professionals will participate?

The program is limited to twenty participants, selected based on their experience and demonstrated level of commitment to innovative leadership, action, and learning.

 

Do I need to prepare anything before the retreat?

Yes. Participants will receive a collection of short readings to review before the event. These materials will lay important groundwork—allowing everyone to hit the ground running when we assemble on Sunday evening.

 

Do I need to attend all sessions?

Yes. All participants are considered key contributors, essential to the learning experience, and are expected to be present for all sessions, starting Sunday night at dinner and concluding Wednesday at noon.

 

Will there be any free time?

There will be very limited free time. The nature of the program and its pace precludes time for other activities during the three days retreat. Participants are welcome to plan leisure time with family or friends in advance of, or at the conclusion of, the program. Guests and spouses are not encouraged to be present during the retreat, as we will be working through most meals.

 

Where will the retreat take place?

The retreat will take place at the Sundance Resort, located at the base of Mount Timpanogos in the heart of the Wasatch Mountain Range. It is a full-service, year round community for recreation, community, and the arts.

 

What is the best way to get to Sundance?

The Salt Lake City International Airport is a 55-minute drive from Sundance. The preferred sedan service for Sundance Resort is Medallion Limousine 801-364-8788. Transfers to and from the airport are $100 each way for up to 4 passengers. The concierge staff at the Sundance Resort can help participants with all transportation needs. To schedule shuttle service at the Resort, please call the front desk at 801-223-4020.

 

Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Yes. Please make a note on your application of anything we should know regarding special dietary needs, and we will be sure to make the appropriate arrangements with the Sundance Resort catering staff.

 

What is the dress code?

In keeping with the Sundance ambience, please wear casual and comfortable clothing. The weather will likely be warm, but please consult www.weather.com or www.wxusa.com for updated forecasts and pack accordingly. Be sure to include a set of clothing suitable for an active and possibly “messy” art activity, as well as clothing and footwear appropriate for a non-strenuous outdoor activity, such as an easy walk or hike. We recommend bringing hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

 

Other questions? Email info@redfordcenter.org.

 

MODERATORS

Lee Bycel is Executive Director of the Redford Center and has been leading professional development experiences for over two decades. He is a senior moderator at the Aspen Institute as well as a member of the adjunct faculty of the Federal Executive Institute’s Leadership Program. He has designed and guided leadership seminars on a variety of issues, in both the private and public sectors. Lee uses a unique, innovative approach that combines action with learning tools designed to stimulate imaginative and strategic thinking.

 

Peter Ronayne has over 10 years experience at the intersection of academics, executive education, and experiential leadership development. Peter recently served as Dean of the Faculty at the Federal Executive Institute (FEI), where he also directed the flagship Leadership for a Democratic Society program and founded FEI's Center for Global Leadership. Now, as a senior faculty member at the Federal Executive Institute and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Virginia, he engages in cross-discipline thinking and design to craft learning experiences that help leaders engage in new ways of learning, deepen their self-awareness, and strengthen their leadership.


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