Our Approach

The Rockwood model of change begins with the premise that leadership can be taught. Recognizing that visionary, collaborative and sustained leadership supports a strong civil society, Rockwood's trainings are organized around six core practices—Purpose, Vision, Partnership, Resilience, Performance, and Personal Ecology.

Each core practice involves a guiding theory, a dynamic learning experience in our seminars and practical applications to real life challenges.

Purpose

To live and lead from the principles which give our lives meaning.

Vision

To create and articulate a clear and compelling picture of our desired future.

Partnership

To build and maintain strong interdependent relationships that advance our vision.

Resilience

To shift from reactivity to a state of resourcefulness in moments of stress and crisis.

Performance

To enhance our capacity to produce results that further our vision.

Personal Ecology

To maintain balance, pacing, efficiency to sustain our energy over a lifetime of activism.

Guiding Principles of Rockwood Leadership Institute

  • Rockwood Leadership Institute honors and supports any and all non-violent movements, strategies and efforts intended to alleviate suffering, to eradicate exploitation and oppression and to uplift the dignity inherent in all beings.
  • We believe that all leaders in such efforts deserve full support and respect.
  • We commit to making our tools, thinking, learning and materials available to any leader who is in alignment with these values and principles.