Deadline: 28-Jul-23
The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt is pleased to launch the Frankfurt Leadership Lab, a program to develop empowered, effective mid-level leaders who champion and reflect the diversity of the United States and Germany.
Frankfurt Leadership Lab seeks to develop a robust network of change agents engaged and committed to champion the shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and respect for human rights within U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt’s district. This consists of an eight-month program for U.S. and German participants to draw strength from each other’s unique disciplines and identities, build leadership skills, expand professional networks, and advance the transatlantic relationship long after the program concludes.
The inaugural cohort of Frankfurt Leadership Lab will launch in September 2023 with a target group of 20 participants and will include not only mid-level professionals from the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, but also external organizations located within the Consular district (encompassing BadenWürttemberg, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland).
Program Objectives: At the participant level, the program aims to increase retention in their respective organizations; deepen their skills, knowledge, and networks; and help them advance in their careers. The program seeks to shift organization policies to better promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to strengthen leadership support for such initiatives. The program seeks to serve as a model for other organizations in Germany and to develop champions that will continue to advocate for positive change.
Program Design: The program achieves its objectives by blending education, experiential learning, and networking to a diverse group of peers and senior leaders.
- Education – The program will begin with a two-day in-person foundational workshop followed by monthly virtual learning sessions on additional leadership and inclusion themes.
- Experience – A unique and potent aspect of the program is the capstone project, which aims to foster equity and inclusion while enabling participants to put their skills to work. Participants select challenges facing the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt or their respective organization and form teams to design and implement solutions, which will be presented to Mission leadership at the conclusion of the program.
- Networking – The program provides opportunity to interact and engage with mid-level professionals in diverse sectors, as well as opportunities to engage with senior leaders through capstone project consultations, briefings by the cohort, and small-group mentoring sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
- All mid-level professionals with at least five years of professional work experience and residing in Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, or Saarland are eligible to apply.
- Applicant must be available to participate in the full program from September 2023 through May 2024.
Selection Criteria
- Selection criteria will include:
- Candidate demonstrates current or potential level of leadership.
- Application form and resume provide examples of leadership initiatives.
- Candidate demonstrates commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts in their organization and community.
- Candidate communicates strategic vision for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility goals.
- Candidate demonstrates commitment to mentoring and developing others.
- The inaugural Frankfurt Leadership Lab cohort will include 20 participants.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Germany.