BenU's Values-Driven Leadership program ranked No. 1 in HR.com's LEAD Awards

Lisle, Illinois ~ Benedictine University's Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.)/Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) in Values-Driven
Leadership Program was recognized as a Top 10 Ph.D. program in
HR.com's 2017 LEAD (Leadership Excellence and Development) Awards.
The doctoral program, designed for senior executives, received the No.
1 ranking in the annual listing of the best doctoral programs with
emphasis in leadership and organizational development. This is the
second year Benedictine's program has made the list. In 2016, it was
ranked No. 5.
For the past 34 years, the LEAD Awards have identified the best
leadership/human resources (HR) development programs and organizations
around the world. Past winners have included Fortune 500 companies,
small start-ups, colleges and universities. Each year, hundreds of
educational institutions and business organizations submit their
nominations to be reviewed by the LEAD Awards panel.
To qualify for a LEAD award, institutions must submit a nomination
that is reviewed by a team at HR.com . Surveys are sent to the program
participants to gather feedback. The winners are chosen based on the
quantity and quality of the ratings and the number of participants in
the program.
HR.com is the largest global social networking and resource site for
HR professionals committed to providing a deeper understanding of the
HR function for its more than 250,000 members.
"This award is an honor and a tribute to our exceptional students,
alumni, faculty, staff and distinguished visiting scholars," said Jim
Ludema, Ph.D., professor of Global Leadership and co-founder of the
Center for Values-Driven Leadership. "It is also an invitation to keep
raising the bar on excellence, so we can elevate our contribution to
business and society."
The Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership is a
fully-accredited doctoral program offered by the Center for
Values-Driven Leadership (CVDL) in the Daniel L. Goodwin College of
Business at Benedictine. Designed to equip visionary executives with
the skills to lead strategically and have a transformative impact on
business and society, the program draws from evidence-based research,
tested academic theory and proven experience to integrate the field of
strategic leadership, organizational change and corporate
responsibility.
Established in 2008, the CVDL provides research, education and
outreach opportunities to help business leaders forge new paths to
profitability. It is a gathering place where top executives,
entrepreneurs and thought leaders come together to innovate at the
forefront of values-driven business practice.