Executive Orientation Program
Connecting senior level leaders with opportunities within the community to help them get involved and set down roots.
What is the Executive Orientation program?
The Executive Orientation Program (EOP) helps senior leaders who are new to their leadership role or new to the region, gain an understanding of the assets and challenges of the Capital City by participating in innovative and experiential community tours and conversations. Participants personally engage with fellow leaders from across a broad spectrum of the region’s business, educational, nonprofit, and civic organizations.
Program details
Who can join
Executives and other senior level professionals who are new to the region, to their leadership position, or would like a community “refresher.”
Tuition fee
What can Executive Orientation attendees expect?
Over the five-session program, Executive Orientation participants build their networks by connecting to key regional stakeholders and learning about the Capital City– many times over the course of delicious meals. And by connecting with Leadership Greater Hartford’s network of thousands of community-minded leaders, they discover ways they too can contribute to strengthening the region.
Executive Orientation impact
961
program participants since 1985
80%
of participants say that EOP significantly increased their understanding of the Hartford region
100%
of EOP participants report that the program helped to create new cross-sector relationships
Participating in the most recent cohort of the Executive Orientation Program (EOP) through Leadership Greater Hartford was a transformative experience. As a seasoned nonprofit executive in the Hartford area, I believed I had a strong grasp of my city and its resources. However, this program broadened my perspective in remarkable ways. It provided invaluable insights into local organizations and deepened my understanding of how to collaborate with them effectively.
The standout aspect of EOP was the exceptional networking opportunities with my fellow cohort members. These individuals represent some of the most innovative and influential leaders in the region, and I felt privileged to work alongside them. The relationships I built through EOP will have a lasting impact on my career and organization. Professionally, I have grown significantly and look forward to applying the connections and knowledge gained from this program to drive the success of my nonprofit.
Dr. Jeffrey Hines speaks about his EOP experience
Dr. Jeffrey Hines of UConn Health emphasizes the importance of community engagement through our Executive Orientation Program (EOP). He highlights how the program fosters connections between organizations, the mayor’s office, community groups, and businesses to revitalize Hartford. He highly recommends the program as an ongoing opportunity to understand and contribute to the community beyond just a single experience.
Executive Orientation participants will:
Discuss issues and opportunities
facing the region, trends spurring the region’s economic, cultural, and recreational revitalization and the current political climate with business and government leaders, developers, nonprofit executives, arts professionals, and community organizers.
Enjoy the rapidly expanding restaurant scene
while discovering neighborhood attractions, historic sites and projects contributing to the economic growth of the city.
Become more connected to the community
and discover ways to get involved and set down roots.