The Management Institute
Over 30 Years of Excellence
Program Overview
The management Institure (TMI) equips current and emerging leaders in the Roanoke Valley with pratical, high-impact management training. Developed in collaboration with local business leaders, TMI addresses the region's evolving workforce needs by offering flexiable, relevant, and community-connected leadership development experiences. The Institute believes that continuous learning in today's changing environment is a critical necessity.
The 9-Week Program Provides:
A convenient, flexible, hybrid opportunity to interact with professional peers and knowledgeable faculty regarding
fundamental issues of leadership and emerging workplace challenges.
An opportunity to grow your professional network to include Institute faculty and participants who offer support and encourage continuing leadership development.
An environment that continues to equip current and emerging leaders in the Roanoke Valley with practical, high-impact education and training while meeting the needs of the working professional.
New in 2026: Launching a Module Certificate in Applied Leadership
The Nine Workshops Are:
Personal Leadership
- Start with Talent, Finish with Strength (combined with Opening Dinner)
- Leading Change with Clarity: Communication Strategies for Effective Change Management
- Motivating Culture: Leading through Motivation Theory
Team and Organizational Leadership
- Team Dynamics in Action: Collaboration and Performance (in-person)
- Connected Leadership: Leading Distributed Teams with Purpose
- Leveraging Strengths to Build High-Performance Teams
Strategic & Ethical Leadership
- Ethical Intelligence: Leading with Integrity in the Age of AI
- Decisions with Impact: Leading through Data-Informed Insights
- Pulling it All Together - Leadership in Practice (in-person)
For more information about The Management Institute, please contact:
Janet Duncan, Program Administrative Assistant
Sharon C. Gibbs, Institute Director