FEBRUARY 2021   Who leads in Minnesota?   Leadership data, findings, resources, and inspiration–all in one place Minnesota Compass, in collaboration with the Bush Foundation has launched its new Who Leads in MN? special section, providing a holistic, cross-sector picture of leadership in our state.   We show who leads in our state and how our institutions are developing the talent Minnesota needs. We also hope to inspire and support employers to foster more equitable and inclusive leadership and track leadership data over time to measure progress.   Check out our new Who Leads in MN? section for yourself.     Compass insights   Who leads in Minnesota: our first key findings Who makes up Minnesota’s government, business and nonprofit leaders? Research Scientist Justin Hollis dissects the data and shares initial findings.   Read our Insights article.   Leadership programs that fit your needs With support from the Bush Foundation, Minnesota Compass has developed an online directory of leadership development programs for Minnesota leaders, at all career stages. The goal of the directory is to raise awareness about leadership development programs available for Minnesotans, with a special focus on communities that are currently underrepresented in leadership positions.   Find your leadership program   LEADERSHIP STORY: GRAYWOLF PRESS Professional growth conversations and a new fellowship for people of color starting out in the publishing industry are fostering a culture of inclusion at Graywolf Press.   Read about Graywolf’s transformative efforts.   Find more inspiration to spark leadership change     Media highlight   Columnist looks at Minnesota’s education gaps   In her Jan. 29 column in the Duluth News Tribune, Nevada Littlewolf explains why she supports the proposed Page Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would help close education gaps. She cites Minnesota Compass data that show the state ranks 47th in the nation for American Indian students who graduate on time, and 50th for Black and Hispanic students.   Read the column.    Compass quiz   While an estimated 15% of all Minnesota adults identify as people of color, what percentage of business, nonprofit and government sector leaders who participated in our demographic survey identified as people of color?   10%8%5%2%   Resources and data at your fingertips   Bookmark our special COVID-19 section for up-to-date data and analysis on the pandemic’s impact in Minnesota.   COVID-19 section Our Racial Equity Resource Directory lists many resources to help you or your organization with training, problem-solving, policy-changing, fostering community action, and more.   Check out the directory   WORK WITH US   Data and analysis: Minnesota Compass researchers can work with you and your organization to compile, analyze, and interpret data as you plan for the future, set policy, and ensure effective use of resources for generations to come.   Training and workshops: Did you know that Minnesota Compass staff provide training and workshops tailored to your needs? We’ll help your organization use credible data to measure and increase impact. Contact Minnesota Compass Project Director Allison Liuzzi at allison.liuzzi@wilder.org or Minnesota Compass Research Scientist Ellen Wolter at ellen.wolter@wilder.org for details and rates. SHARE YOUR COMPASS STORY   We’re collecting examples from people and organizations across the state who have used the information and resources available on Minnesota Compass to help shape their programs, research, and activities. Please share your stories with us! Email Sheri Holm at sheri.holm@wilder.org.