Cherokee Nation Enterprises

Background

Cherokee Nation Enterprises (CNE) wanted develop a Leadership Academy to prepare their Native Cherokees for leadership positions. Their other goal was to reduce the number of non-Natives running their businesses.

Objective

Offer a comprehensive training program with models of leadership that guide companies from good to great.

Challenge

Identify and develop high potential natives to preserve their culture and values.

Solution

We designed initial pilot and rolled out their Academy’s program for three more years. We were engaged in six total CNLDA’S (Cherokee Nation Leadership Academy). Our role was to kick it off, with ten full days of an intensive, experiential look at leadership. It was designed to be personal and powerful. The participants were asked to take a close look in the mirror at their own behaviors, beliefs, and paradigms. LUC did quarterly follow ups with each of the Academies, after their initial ten day kick off with us; in addition we provided coaching and support for the applicants as they engaged in varying rotations (quarterly rotations) throughout each business entity of the Cherokee Nation, over a year and a half.

Results

Over half of the CNLDA participants remain as an employee within one of the Cherokee Nation business entities. The success was directly linked to the connection LUC established with the participants. Their feedback centered mainly that they were armed with models that helped them dramatically. They also comment on being more aware of the impact they have on others. Many of them hold positions which boast a responsibility of budget and numerous direct reports.

Testimonials

My programs receive many accolades and I can attribute the partnership with Learning Unlimited to help bring about these results. I highly recommend Learning Unlimited, and feel confident that you will also find Mike and his team with the highest level of professionalism and passion for the clients and work to boot.

Rosalia C Cunningham, PHR Director, Organizational Development Hilti Western Hemisphere

Learning Unlimited has been indispensable in the development of our leadership. World-class facilitation, an intimate knowledge and sensitivity to the challenges our field personnel face, and engaging and dynamic learning environments all combine to make partnering with them not only a pleasure, but essential. Their capacity to effectively engage and interact with highly skeptical audiences is unsurpassed.

Brock Fisher, Manager, Training & Development, Helmerich & Payne IDC

Learning Unlimited has had stellar leadership. Through the years LUC has steadfastly remained focused on serving the customer. This means not just delivering on what we think we need; but, thinking through needs of the situation. Then, LUC follows through by implementing a results-oriented process that adds real value beyond the initial energy of the moment.

Richard A Plageman, General Manager, SWN Sand Company

I can’t say enough about the Learning Unlimited Team. They successfully led us to explore new territory within ourselves and each other. I have had nothing but positive feedback regarding this outstanding group.

Paul Creider, Director of Maintenance, American Airlines

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Cherokee Nation Enterprises