Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc.

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPInc.) is the premier source of leadership in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. The programs of Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. connect individuals from diverse backgrounds, professional levels, and organizations to serve the region by exposing these leaders to critical issues, skill development and community service opportunities. LPInc. has a graduate network of more than 1,400 influential civic leaders working to maximize the potential of our community.

Modeled after existing programs around the country, the Leadership Pittsburgh program was created in 1983 to enhance the quality of regional leadership through programming focused on awareness of community issues. Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) was added as a companion program in 1994, and, in the fall of 1998, Leadership OnBoard was developed to facilitate board placements of young professionals. In January 2005, Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development entered into a partnership to offer several programs. These “new” programs create a continuum of opportunities for targeting, fostering and engaging leaders in the Pittsburgh Region and Allegheny County.

This is a special year for the City of Pittsburgh and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. In 2008 LPInc. will celebrate its 25th Anniversary which will coincide with Pittsburgh's 250th Anniversary.

Leadership Pittsburgh (LP)

Our flagship program is designed to examine critical community issues and enhance civic engagement among senior-level managers to empower them to act on the regional agenda at the leadership level.

Leadership Development Initiative (LDI)

LDI provides an opportunity for emerging leaders to focus on the major issues facing the region and to enhance their leadership skills for heightened civic involvement.

Leadership OnBoard (LOB)

Emerging community leaders gain practical training and experience with non-profit boards, their governance and development processes.

Collaborative Programming in partnership with Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Opportunity Connections

This unique time-efficient program is for individuals looking to examine our region's resources and challenges and discover their links with regional policy. Each session explores unique attributes and current challenges faced by our community. Three interactive sessions (2.5 hours each) are held in the spring and fall at a convenient location.

Champions Connections

After-hours business networking and information sharing events open to all interested civic-minded professionals offered four/five times a year.

Executive Welcome

An opportunity for senior executives who are new to the Pittsburgh region to link to a network of their peers in the community. Program was launched in Fall of 2006 and is likely to be a series of private breakfasts or receptions, held three-four times a year.

External links

* [http://www.lpinc.org Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc.]
* [http://www.alleghenyconference.org Allegheny Conference on Community Development]
* [http://www.imaginepittsburgh.com Pittsburgh 250]