The morton arboretum will develop a cohesive values-based leadership curriculum and training program accessible to all employees at the arboretum that builds leadership capacity and strengthens…

The Morton Arboretum received a $501,478 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) federal grant program (CFDA 45.301). The grant will fund the development and implementation of a cohesive, values-based leadership curriculum and training program accessible to all Arboretum employees. The goal is to build leadership capacity and strengthen organizational culture to nurture a sense of belonging for all staff. Project activities include creating training sessions based on the Arboretum's five core values, implementing the new training modules, and conducting ongoing employee engagement surveys to track progress. The funding will support engaging two specialized training consultants to facilitate the staff training. The resulting leadership training program will enhance the Arboretum's existing curriculum and establish a sustainable, enduring program focused on employee retention and engagement.

The morton arboretum will develop a cohesive values-based leadership curriculum and training program accessible to all employees at the arboretum that builds leadership capacity and strengthens organizational culture to nurture a sense of belonging for all staff. Project activities include developing training sessions based on the arboretum's five core values, implementing the newly developed training modules, and conducting ongoing employee engagement surveys to track progress. Project funds will support engaging two specialized training consultants to facilitate staff training. The resulting leadership training program will enhance the leadership curriculum and build a sustainable, enduring program with a focus on employee retention and engagement.