Center for Leadership and Innovation
Empowering Leaders. Driving Innovation. Shaping the Future.
We believe leadership is not confined to titles; it’s a mindset. Our Center for Leadership and Innovation (CLI) was created to strengthen that mindset across industries and communities by blending real-world leadership practice with the power of innovation and lifelong learning. We do this by fostering leadership development, workforce advancement and strategic innovation that supports individuals and organizations as they adapt to the changing world of work.
Our Purpose
To empower people and organizations to lead with confidence, creativity and compassion, equipping them with the tools to drive innovation and make lasting impact in their workplaces and communities.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, high-impact learning and development experiences that cultivate leadership excellence, inspire innovation and expand opportunity for working professionals, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, alike.
Our Vision
To become a regional and national leader in preparing individuals and organizations for the future of work, through collaboration, creativity and continuous learning.
CLI Learning Tracks
Core Foundations
This coursework is designed to strengthen essential leadership, communication and innovation skills for professionals at any stage of their career.
Leadership Accelerator
These programs accelerate leadership acumen and help emerging and experienced leaders refine their decision-making, collaboration and strategic-thinking processes.
Innovation Lab
The CLI works directly with an organization to design customized corporate training that meets specific workforce or leadership needs. This training can be delivered on site, online or in a hybrid format.
Featured Programs
Business & Professional Upskilling
Courses and certifications are focused on strategic problem-solving, digital literacy and business process improvement. Participants develop customer service excellence, enhance team operations and strengthen project management and organizational efficiency.
AI & Tech for the Modern Workplace
This practical training helps leaders understand and apply emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence and automation, to improve strategy, communication and decision-making.
Leadership Essentials
These training experiences prepare professionals to lead change, navigate uncertainty, make decisions with accountability and communicate with influence. Participants learn cross-functional leadership skills for dynamic, collaborative environments.
LEAD Executive Certificate
The LEAD program builds leadership capacity through the lens of culture, strategy and innovation. Participants strengthen their ability to lead effectively, manage change and drive organizational results.
Why CLI
Mission-Driven
Our work aligns directly with Indiana Tech’s mission of preparing learners for active participation, career advancement and meaningful contribution.
Connected with Industry
Programs are designed in partnership with local and regional employers to ensure relevance and immediate application.
Accessible and Flexible
Whether through micro credentials, online modules or in-person sessions, CLI meets professionals where they are.
Future-Focused
We anticipate tomorrow’s challenges and prepare today’s leaders to meet them.
Impact
CLI represents Indiana Tech’s ongoing evolution toward sustainable, mission-aligned growth. It connects leadership education, workforce readiness and community engagement under one strategic umbrella, advancing a culture of innovation that benefits both campus and community.
This approach ensures that leadership development at Indiana Tech is action-oriented, data-informed and resilient, building systems of excellence that endure.
Join Us
Whether you are an employer seeking workforce solutions, a professional looking to advance your leadership skills or a community partner eager to collaborate, there’s a place for you at the Center for Leadership and Innovation.
Contact Lisa Givan
Vice President for Culture, Community, and Impact
Email: ldgivan@indianatech.edu
