Lions and Leos who are ready to lead with purpose and impact will benefit from the RLLI. Participants will explore how to build fast and effective teams, keep members engaged and motivated, support Lions International’s global priorities, and overcome resistance through empathetic communication.
The RLLI is offered at the local level and organized by regional leaders.
Attend an RLLI
Eligible Lions and Leos for RLLI:
- Are in good standing and eager to support multiple district or district initiatives.
- Are ready to pursue leadership roles at club, zone, district and multiple district levels.
To learn about RLLIs available in your area, participant qualifications and how to apply, contact your Global Leadership Team (GLT) coordinator.
Plan an RLLI
To organize an RLLI in your area:
- Review the Leadership Development Institute Planning Guide for key planning information.
- Review the RLLI Supplement, which includes details on required sessions.
- Select a combination of Core and Elective sessions from the RLLI curriculum to meet the leadership needs of your area.
- Submit an application (see below). Applications must be submitted three to four months before the proposed start date.
Upon approval of the application, Lions International will provide the curriculum and additional support resources.
Which application are you eligible for?
Apply for a grant to offset the costs of an RLLI.
- Multiple districts are eligible to receive up to US$4500.
- Single districts are eligible to receive up to US$1800.
- Undistricted regions and zones are eligible to receive up to US$750.
Grant recipients must organize a three-day RLLI that includes the four core sessions, along with elective sessions of their choice to meet local leadership development needs.
Additional funding is available through the Leo Institute Grant when Leos participate in the RLLI. Learn more about the Leo Institute Grant.
Learn more about the Institute Grant Program.
Organize an RLLI that is locally funded and independent of financial support from Lions International.
- Locally funded RLLIs may be conducted in a two-day or three-day format.
- The four core sessions must be included
- Electives may be selected based on local needs.
Looking for a virtual institute?
The RLLI can also be offered as a virtual training. There are additional requirements to conduct a virtual RLLI and the following documents should be reviewed before submitting your Local Institute Program or Institute Grant Program Application.
The RLLI Experience
The RLLI is designed to give area leaders the flexibility to tailor the program to meet local leadership development needs while maintaining a consistent foundation across all institutes.
Each RLLI must include a combination of required core sessions and elective sessions, selected to best support participants’ growth. The recommended format is a three-day interactive training experience where participants strengthen key leadership skills, explore strategies to overcome challenges, and identify opportunities to make a lasting impact.
Sample schedules for both two-day and three-day formats are available in the RLLI Supplement.
Below are descriptions of the available sessions, organized into Core sessions, Electives for Club Leaders and Electives for All Leaders.
- Core
- Fast and Effective Teams: Discover how to quickly build effective teams and what makes them perform at their best.
- Keeping Members Engaged: Increase member engagement and retention by discussing various strategies to ensure that club members, especially new members, feel they are an important part of the club.
- International Priorities: Learn about and actively support our organization’s international priorities.
- Overcoming Resistance: Recognize how to get to the root cause of resistance and how to communicate an empathetic solution.
- Electives for Club Leaders
- Communicating in a Fast-paced World: Explore the pros and cons of using digital communication tools as well as best practices to ensure digital communication is effective.
- Meetings in a Fast-paced World: Understand the benefits and best practices of virtual meetings.
- Delegation: Identify the advantages of delegating and how to implement delegation effectively.
- Goal Setting: Understand the value of establishing goals and develop a plan to achieve goals.
- Electives for All Leaders
- Opening Session: Get to know your faculty and fellow participants.
- Lions Fundamentals: Understand the association’s history, principles and structure, while exploring the benefits of membership.
- Diversity: Recognize the value of diversity and the benefits it can provide clubs.
- Public Speaking: Use a framework for preparing speeches and learn guidelines for effective delivery.
- Time Management: Review the importance of time management, identify obstacles and provide strategies for overcoming those obstacles.
- Personal Mission Statement: Develop your own personal mission statement.
- Local Issues and Opportunities: Discuss topic-specific needs or interests of your local area.
Questions?
If you have any additional questions, or interest in running a virtual RLLI, contact us at [email protected].
