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Partnering for Better Health
MakeSpace
for Us
2025 Overview
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Learn how to effectively “make space” for others while building community across local Colorado cultures
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Open to Colorado residents who are emerging leaders in their organizations or communities
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Delivered in-person in Colorado Springs
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Week-long (Monday-Friday) learning session
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Receive support and connection while you work through a challenge you're facing in your current role
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Interpretation and translation services for Spanish-speaking individuals, for most events and engagements
All CLI programs are offered at no cost to the participant which includes reimbursement for travel expenses
This program is designed for:
Emerging leaders in health-focused, community-based organizations across Colorado, who are interested in channeling their energy into building powerful, healthy communities. This program is intended for those preparing for, or new to a leadership role. Applicants serve as an individual contributor in their organizations; have little or no formal professional leadership development; and have demonstrated a significant, positive impact on their organization and/or community.
“This was a really difficult week, I’ve been to a lot of leadership training conferences and this was a very difference experience, it called me to look internal at how I’m moving as a leader and how I’m not moving as a leader. I had some moments of vulnerability, that I’ve struggled with but I am aware now that leadership does require vulnerability and vulnerability does equal strength.”
-2024 MakeSpace Participant
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WorkPlace Big Five Profile™
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FourSight™ Thinking Styles
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Conflict Dynamics Profile®
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The Leadership Landscape for health equity in Colorado
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Understanding Your Leader Identity
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Framing Your Intent
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Securing Collective Action
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Creating Successful Impact
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Week-long, in-person learning session on CCL’s campus in Colorado Springs
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Programming emphasizes personal health, connection, and wellbeing for the benefit of community health
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Key Leadership Challenge to work on throughout the program week
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Ongoing connection with a dedicated group of peers to serve as a community of practice for emerging leaders in community health
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Dedicated CLI community mentor who provides 1:1 support that enables the participant to take on their key leadership challenge with new insights and approaches
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This program includes Spanish interpretation and translation services
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The System. Gain awareness of systems we are operating within (present state); gain awareness of the people in those systems and how we usually engage; identify opportunities to secure more contributions
Me – Who I Am. Present state; explore natural tendencies when centered and when stressed, as well as the social conditioning that created this version of you
My Vision. Explore a path forward and decide how you want to show up as the best version of yourself
Us. Practice behaviors and actions that contribute to healthy team dynamics and forward-movement on goals; and increase alignment between intent and impact as a leader
The Collective. Prepare to launch the plan you've set for yourself; hone your vision for your key leadership challenge and establish personal leadership goals
Please review the pre-application pdf before applying to the MakeSpace program.
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Additional Details
This program is focused on increasing health equity for local communities across Colorado. The week-long learning session will take place in the central location of Colorado Springs, at the Center for Creative Leadership. The session requires overnight stays at the designated hotel and offers a variety of activities throughout the day, including leadership framework discussions, large and small group work, reflection and goal setting, meals, social activities, and wellness practices.
The Key Leadership Challenge in our programs is an exciting opportunity for your to apply your learning in real-time to a significant issue you are facing in your current role. This challenge provides a platform for participants to gain deeper insights into their leadership style, navigate complex systems, and drive meaningful change.
You will work on this challenge throughout the program week, receiving support and guidance from CLI community mentors and your cohort peers. This hands-on approach not only enhances learning, but also contributes directly to improving health equity in your communities.
By taking on the Key Leadership Challenge, participants will not only grow as leaders, but also make a tangible impact in their field. It's an incredible opportunity for those looking to level up their leadership skills and make a difference in their communities. Following the completion of the program, you'll be a part of the growing CLI Community where you'll be able to collaborate with others working towards a more equitable Colorado.