Pioneered and advanced experiential learning as a best practice in the leadership development industry; its success enabled the development of experiential learning as a mainstreamed management tool for building leader, team and cultural competence.
- Long and well documented history of working effectively with the northeast Ohio region and beyond; over 75,000 individuals served from more than 500 client organizations; approximately 100 retreats/conferences/meetings are facilitated annually
- Strong reputation for helping cross-sector organizations achieve their productive aims
- Loyal, diverse, and collegial client base – a 5 – 25+ year client relationship is not uncommon
- ICL's deeper and unique value is reflected in the real time feedback gathered at the end of each session; feedback consistently shows high degree of client satisfaction
- Long-term board of trustees and facilitator involvement results in creative training direction and sensitivity to client needs.
- Expertise at the board of trustee and facilitator level that responds to a wide range of organizational needs and requests; over 300 years of collective intelligence contributed from CWRU and JCU Masters and PH.D organizational development professionals
- Knowledgeable of community-based assets and resources that creatively enhance program aims
- Highly experienced in portable training for clients desiring ICL's involvement out-of-state (25 states + international)
- For interested clients, proven track record in combining corporate leadership training with social responsibility to meet community need
- Recognized and supported by area foundations for special projects and service; community awards and recognition for excellence
- "Home-grown and home based' organization culture....not canned, umbrella, headquartered somewhere else, a satellite/spin-off of another
- Reputation for being a high energy, sophisticated, responsive, trusted results, process oriented, culture conscious, and 'gusty' organization willing to put itself out there
