| Organizations dedicate resources in the form of people, time, and money to support leadership training for their employees in the anticipation of an improved work place and more productive environment. This study evaluated whether past participants (between October 2003 and June 2006) from the Emerging Leaders Program used the leadership tools taught in the program and whether these individuals valued their participation. A semi-structured survey was used to determine if participants used the tools taught in the program and how often they used them. Participants were also asked to if using these tools have improved their ability to communicate and make decisions. Results showed that participants generally valued their participation in the program and they used the tools taught frequently or somewhat frequently. Participants also felt that the tools were somewhat to very useful and their ability to communicate and make decisions had improved. Thus, it is clear that the Emerging Leaders Program facilitates the tools and practices of natural resources professionals, which should enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the individuals, and organization that invests in leadership programs for their employees. |
