ILA's Premier Corporate Members

If you would like to learn more about the costs and benefits of membership at this level please contact ILA Director Shelly Wilsey at 1.301.405.8564.

Unilever
Unilever's mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.  ILA board member and Leadership and Organisational Effectiveness manager at Unilever, Maarten van Beek describes Unilever's commitment to leadership practices in this special ILA spotlight "Unilever Links Corporate Strategy To Hr Strategy And Leadership Development" or you may learn more at: www.unilever.com.

James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership
The James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland fosters leadership through scholarship, education, and training, with special attention to advancing the leadership of groups historically underrepresented in public life.  Visit their Web site to learn more.

ING
ING is one of the largest financial institutions in the world. We provide a broad range of insurance, banking and asset management services to 60 million private and corporate clients in over 50 countries. Our mission is to set the standard in helping our customers manage their financial future. Operating in a highly competitive global market, our results can be attributed to our willingness to challenge conventional thinking. We pioneered the concept of the integrated financial services company, bringing banking and insurance together to benefit our customers and strengthen our business. The results we strive to deliver are only made possible by the talent, commitment and vision of our 120,000 employees. At its core, ING is made up of people who are united in their unpretentious ‘can-do’ mentality and who are driven to deliver value for our customers. Like every business, success depends on delivering results. But at ING we are also motivated by something more – ensuring that every decision we make is the right one. And as a result we are doing well for our customers, our stakeholders and ourselves. In short: ‘Doing Well by Doing Right’. On our website you will find out more about our business, our current vacancies and our unique culture: ING.com.

De Baak
De Baak is an excellent place for leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals who seek inspiration, motivation, knowledge and insight. De Baak is a place full of paradoxes. We offer you the peace and quietness to reflect on yourself and your environment. At the same time, De Baak is alive and kicking. De Baak teaches you how to learn - a capacity to benefit from for life. We challenge your curiosity, reflection and urge to grow. We do so in short-term or long-term course paths, in large or small groups and individually. And of course we offer tailor-made programs.  Learn more about De Baak and their leadership development programs at:  http://www.debaak.nl/english/default.asp.

Pentascope
Pentascope are implementation and change management specialists. Active throughout Europe, Pentascope offers several types of services including project management services, training, and coaching.  In conjunction with the Open University, Pentascope also runs a practice-oriented, certified master training in Implementation and Change Management. Furthermore, each autumn, Pentascope organizes a conference on implementation in which participants deepen their learning through case studies and debates on relevant topics. Recently Pentascope won the "Great Place to Work" award, an annual election of best employer in the Netherlands. To learn more about Pentascope's work in the field of leadership and organizational development visit their Web site at: http://www.pentascope.nl/

ROI - Centre for Public Leadership
The Centre for Public Leadership, part of ROI Dutch Institute for Public Administration, aims to strengthen and support public leadership. It is the centre where public leaders and senior executives meet, share and learn. In the Board of Reference of the Centre, well known scholars and top officials are represented, from the public as well as from the private sector. Our Approach: The Centre for Public Leadership stands for ‘Crossing Borders’. Because we believe that looking beyond boundaries and acting likewise, is a precondition for successful leadership. On a personal level as well as on the organisational level. In the national setting, but also in a European and international context. Our Services: The Centre for Public Leadership organizes meetings and seminars on a regular basis and has produced various publications. In addition, the Centre for Public Leadership offers state of the art products like: public leaders’ competence tests, executive classes, study visits and executive coaching. We also offer long-term leadership development programmes. Membership: The Centre for Public Leadership offers public leaders and their organisations the possibility to become a member and enjoy discounts and additional advantages. Please, contact us for further information: ROI Centre for Public Leadership, Herengracht 23, 2511 EG The Hague, Mrs. Nikol Hopman, Project Manager Centre for Public Leadership, Email : n.hopman@roi-opl.nl, Tel : +31 (0)6 22978774 / 216 04 126, www.public-leadership.com. 

• Download ROI's information in the form of a fact sheet (doc).

• ROI's 2005 publication Excellent Public Leadership: 7 Competencies for Europe was featured in the February 2006 ILA Member Connector newsletter. 

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