The GLI is providing leadership and assessment and developement services to top management of VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System. The GLI and VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System have submitted a cooperative grant project examining the impact of authentic leadership on surgical unit performance and safety outcomes.

The overall target focus of the program is enhancing self-awareness and taking greater ownership for leadership at all levels. The contract for the 2006-07 year builds on leadership development of top management teams conducted the previous year. This year’s focus was on leadership development of mid-level and front-line managers and the role of the top management team in rollout and execution of that development for the year. Throughout the year, participants attend workshops, meet with coaches, and work on their individual development plans. All workshops are designed to be hands on and to include challenges that are being addressed by workshop participants.

The GLI is working with senior leaders in the primary and secondary educational community and the Nebraska Council of School Administrators to develop a blueprint for a statewide leadership assessment and development center to help identify and support leaders in Nebraska's school system.