Executive Doctorate Program & Center Updates

August 2020: An article co-authored by the CVDL’s Jim Ludema and Amber Johnson has received the Training Industry Readership Reward as one of 2019’s most popular articles. The article, 6 Do’s and Don’ts for Effective One-on-One Meetings, shares tips for leaders who want to communicate more effectively. “While we were…

Chicago, Illinois (May 29, 2020) ~ Benedictine University’s Center for Values-Driven Leadership (CVDL) announces the winners of four awards in values-driven leadership, granted biennially by the Center.   “With these awards, we’re shining a light on exceptional, values-driven leaders who have a transformative impact on business and society,” says Dr. Jim Ludema,…

Free change management workshop Friday, February 7, 2020 Identifying & Measuring the Behaviors for Leading Change Organizational change can be difficult, but that’s no excuse for doing it poorly. A team of scholars, led by Dr. Bill Pasmore of Columbia University and including Dr. Mike Manning, of Benedictine University’s Center…

Starting this September, the Center for Values-Driven Leadership will host more than a dozen events designed to help you think deeper and lead stronger. Our new 2019-2020 Executive Education & Events Calendar makes it easy to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity. Download it today, then follow the links to…

Watch our 10th Anniversary Video: Press Release • 10th Anniversary Chicago, Illinois (October 25, 2018) ~ Ten years ago, in the middle of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and following on the heels of business scandals like Enron and Bernie Madoff, Benedictine University launched the Center for Values-Driven Leadership. The Center’s objective…

Prospective Students of Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership to Speak on Program’s Benefits for Health Care Executives, Veterans, Military Officers   CHICAGO – June 27, 2018: Health care leaders, veterans, and military officers are invited to attend two upcoming information sessions that will feature graduates of Benedictine University’s Ph.D. and…

Dr. Sandra Gill was surprised by an award presented in recognition of her service to the Center. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, Illinois (June 6, 2018) ~ Benedictine University’s Center for Values-Driven Leadership (CVDL) announced the winners of five awards in values-driven leadership, granted biennially by the CVDL. “These awards are an…

HR.Com Recognizes Benedictine University’s Doctoral Program as Top Ph.D. Program in Leadership & Organizational Development   Lisle, IL – February 2018: Benedictine University’s Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership, for senior executives, has been named the top leadership doctoral program in HR.com’s annual listing, for the second year in a row. The program earned top honors…

CHICAGO – BBB is proud to announce the nine companies that have emerged from hundreds of nominations to be honored at the 2017 Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics. Six Chicago-area businesses have been selected as recipients of the prestigious award presented by Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & Northern Illinois…

HR.Com Recognizes Benedictine University’s Doctoral Program as Top Ph.D. Program in Leadership   Lisle, IL – February 2017: Benedictine University’s Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership, for executives, has been named the top leadership doctoral program in HR.com’s annual listing of the best doctoral programs with a leadership or organizational development emphasis. This first place ranking…