LIP Program

The Leadership Institute Program (LIP) was created to implement a leadership and succession planning program that develops
strong, confident leaders in management and supervision at all levels in the City of Houston.

LIP is an 8 - month program comprised of 8 instructional modules (delivered 1 day per month) as follows:

1. Orientation Day
2. Adapting to Culture Change
3. Leadership Perspective
4. Handling Conflict and Sensitive Issues
5. Communication Skills for Managers
6. Systematic Succession Planning
7. Effective Management
8. Workforce and Organizational Development
9. Financial Performance Management

In the 8th month (“Project Week”), the participants are divided into teams of (10) to address and make recommended course of action for resolving a “real world/real time” issue/concern at the City of Houston; and to present their resolution(s) to a panel(s) of department directors, for their consideration and potential implementation in the organization. The program culminates with the Graduation Ceremony and Reception.

The participants for the LIP Program are handed-selected by their department directors (or their designees). These individuals are considered the “emerging leaders” in the organization, and are being carefully considered for future leadership roles in the City of Houston. They are the frontline, middle-level, and senior- level managers currently.

Rochelle Bennett (L), Kenneth Brown, La Tanza Humphrey and Geovanny Osorio work together on a critical-thinking exercise.