Sigma Chi Leadership Institute

Name

Sigma Chi Leadership Institute

Legal name

Sigma Chi Leadership Institute

Website

https://www.scli.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development & Professional Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Emotional Regulation Programs (EDAMAIAC), Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL) (EDAKAMAO)

Keywords

• Leadership development
• Executive education
• Values-based leadership
• Professional training
• Leadership certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Evanston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certificate Programs: Revenue from leadership certificate programs that provide 20 hours of experiential learning time each, covering various leadership areas including Foundational, True North, Values-Based, Servant, Enduring, Adaptive, Innovative, Legacy, Distance Leadership, and Mission 365 micro-certificates
2. Contract Training Services: Customizable consulting, facilitation, and training services provided to Greek-letter organizations and higher education institutions through contract partnerships
3. Assessments: Facilitation and administration of behavioral assessments including Tracom SOCIAL STYLE and CliftonStrengths

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI) is an accredited 501(c)(3) non-degree learning service provider that delivers values-based leadership education through certificate programs, individual courses, facilitation, consulting, and behavioral assessments. Its offerings include 12 certificate programs (each comprising 20 hours of experiential learning), 48 standalone programs, and 65 facilitator-led educational experiences, delivered via hybrid (online and in-person) formats primarily to Greek-letter organizations, higher education institutions, and corporate clients.

Product overview

Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI) is an accredited 501(c)(3) non-degree granting learning service provider offering a multi-tiered portfolio of leadership development products and services. The core offerings consist of 12 certificates (each comprising 20 hours of experiential learning), 48 individual programs/courses, facilitation services, consulting services, and assessments. The certificate portfolio includes Foundational Leadership (entry point for new members), True North Leadership, Values-Based Leadership, Servant Leadership, Enduring Leadership, Adaptive Leadership, Innovative Leadership, Legacy Leadership (Coming Soon), Distance Leadership, Mission 365 Micro Certificate, and Quest for Resilience. Programs serve as building blocks for certificates and cover topics including Diversity and Inclusion, Effective Communication and Feedback, Strategic Planning and Change Management, Teamwork and Collaboration, Values-Based Leadership, and Wellness. SCLI also offers facilitation services (65 educational experiences) and assessments including Tracom SOCIAL STYLE and CliftonStrengths.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundational Leadership Certificate Entry-point certificate where new Sigma Chi members begin their leadership journey, introduced to the Values, Virtues and Ideals of the organization and how to apply these to their lives.
• True North Leadership Certificate Authentic leadership certificate sponsored by Bill George and the George Family Foundation, focused on strengths-based personal development and living in alignment with one's True North, integrating CliftonStrengths assessment.
• Values-Based Leadership Certificate Robert E. Reifschneider Values-Based Leadership Certificate focused on values-based decision making throughout life, exploring the intersection of personal and organizational values.
• Servant Leadership Certificate Donald H. Schefmeyer Servant Leadership Certificate teaching theory of servant leadership and how it aligns with transformational leadership, focused on building high-performing teams.
• Enduring Leadership Certificate Advanced leadership certificate where participants ascend the mountain along a path to transformational leadership, applying values, SOCIAL STYLE, collaboration and organizational change.
• Adaptive Leadership Certificate Certificate focused on a leader's role in identifying and navigating change in regular times of transition and crisis, empowering followers to overcome challenges.
• Innovative Leadership Certificate Certificate for innovative leaders who embody characteristics of a collaborative creator, reflecting on the past and leaning into emerging technologies and veins of thought.
• Distance Leadership Certificate Certificate teaching concepts and skills required to manage and lead remote or hybrid teams, utilize virtual communication tools, and inspire teams from a distance.
• Mission 365 Micro Certificate Character-Based Recruitment micro-certificate built upon Mission 365 foundations, providing practical tools to elevate recruitment efforts through a 3.5-hour CORE curriculum with four enhancement modules.
• Quest for Resilience Certificate 10-hour course where students develop resilience and learn strategies for effective communication, collaboration, values-based decision making, and innovation through change and adversity.
• Individual Programs/Courses Building blocks of SCLI certificates, including 48 individual programs covering topics such as Diversity and Inclusion, Effective Communication, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Values-Based Leadership, and Wellness.
• Facilitation Services Professional facilitation services where SCLI team members guide informational exchanges around set topics with desired focus and specified learning outcomes, offering 65 educational experiences.
• Consulting Services Leadership consulting services leveraging decades of combined leadership experience to assist organizations in meeting today's leadership challenges.
• Behavioral and Strengths Assessments Assessment services including Tracom SOCIAL STYLE (360-degree behavioral assessment) and CliftonStrengths (Gallup's strengths self-assessment) facilitated by SCLI team members.
• Preparation for Brotherhood (P4B) Innovative, award-winning hybrid new member education program that teaches new members about the history and purpose of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
• Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit Flagship training event for Sigma Chi undergraduate members, a week-long immersive experiential learning opportunity held annually in Snowbird, Utah.
• Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop Major annual leadership training workshop with thousands of participants over the last three years, offering various leadership certificates and tracks.
• Mission 365 Sigma Chi Fraternity's character-based recruitment education program helping members understand how to ensure membership selection follows the organization's founders' guidance.
• Transformational Leader Program An accredited hybrid leadership development program that supplements academic pursuits with accredited leadership and personal development experience; the first and only fraternal-affiliated accredited leadership experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of Fraternity alumni indicate SCLI curriculum contributed to their professional success
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bill George and the George Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBill George and the George Family Foundation sponsor the True North Leadership Certificate. This authentic leadership program empowers individuals on a path of self-discovery, enhancing interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
• Rob Reifschneider and the Reifschneider FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRob Reifschneider and family sponsor the Robert E. Reifschneider Values-Based Leadership Certificate, which explores the intersection of personal and organizational values for values-based decision making.
• Donald H. SchefmeyercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonald H. Schefmeyer sponsors the Servant Leadership Certificate, which teaches theory of Servant Leadership and how it doveetails with the mission of Transformational Leaders.
• Sigma Chi Fraternity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCLI serves as the educational arm of Sigma Chi Fraternity, providing accredited leadership development programs. The organization was founded in 2007 to provide this partnership with the fraternity.
• GallupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCLI partnered with Gallup to conduct impact surveys of their programs. The partnership validates SCLI's outcomes through independent research, with 943 recent Sigma Chi graduates surveyed.
• Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)coreOthersSCLI achieved accreditation by MSA-CESS in July 2022, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. SCLI is the first and only fraternal-affiliated organization to offer accredited leadership experience.
• Tracom GROUPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCLI utilizes Tracom GROUP's SOCIAL STYLE Assessment as a 360-degree behavioral assessment tool for their leadership programs, helping participants understand how they work with others.
• CliftonStrengths (Gallup)coreTechnology or IntegrationCliftonStrengths assessment by Gallup is integrated into the True North Leadership Certificate to help participants uncover their talents and strengths and leverage them in leadership practices.
• Purdue UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Purdue University's Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation to deliver the Ramp Up Your Resilience course to students.
• University of California - MercedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCLI programs used by UC Merced's student affairs division for leadership development and transformational leadership training.
• Cyanna Education ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Cyanna Education Services for consultancy and educational programs, serving as a model for how high-quality education transcends traditional classrooms.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and effectiveness training company (The 7 Habits, Leading at the Speed of Trust) selling accredited content to corporations, universities, and government. Directly comparable to SCLI's accredited leadership certificate programs and university/corporate channels.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Research-backed leadership development organization offering programs, assessments, and coaching to individuals and institutions. Comparable to SCLI in evidence-based methodology and assessment-backed curriculum.
• Development Dimensions International (DDI): Global leadership development firm offering leadership programs, assessments, and consulting to corporations and institutions. Comparable in assessment-based leadership training and consulting services model.

Direct peers

• Sigma Nu LEAD Program: Sigma Nu Fraternity's leadership and ethics education program — the closest analog within Greek life, offering structured leadership development to undergraduates. Direct peer competing for institutional attention to Greek-letter leadership programs.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Leadership development company built around Situational Leadership and other programs, selling to managers and universities via workshops, certificates, and licensing. Comparable model of structured leadership curricula plus facilitation services.
• Phi Kappa Theta — Leaders of Distinction: Phi Kappa Theta's leadership and values-based training initiative for undergraduate members. Same niche as SCLI — fraternal leadership education — and competes for institutional mindshare among Greek-letter leadership programs.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Long-established leadership, communications, and personal development training provider offering certificate-style programs with hybrid delivery to corporate and institutional buyers. Closely matches SCLI's certificate + facilitation + consulting portfolio and accredited curriculum approach.

Emerging players

• Chorus Culture (formerly LifeBound): Values and leadership training provider with K-12 and higher-ed curriculum plus facilitation. Comparable in delivering accredited leadership and SEL-adjacent content into higher-education audiences.
• Arbinger Institute: Leadership and organizational development firm built around mindset/outward mindset frameworks with training, certification, and consulting offerings. Comparable niche (values- and mindset-based leadership development) with analogous mix of certificates and facilitation.

Others

• Gallup: SCLI's research and assessment partner (CliftonStrengths, impact survey collaboration) and an adjacent leadership/strengths-based development provider to managers and institutions. Treated as a partner here, but fundamentally overlapping in strengths-based leadership content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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