Rice’s Doerr Institute names Gore to advisory board

The Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University's first advisory board will include author Jim Collins and former Vice President Al Gore, who will advise the institute on leader development and broadening the institute’s impact.

Gore served as vice president for eight years and won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to combat climate change.
 
“Former Vice President Gore is extraordinarily well-positioned to shape our thinking about technology in leader development,” Kolditz said. “His accomplishments in environmental consciousness make him of tremendous interest to Rice students, faculty and staff.”

Collins runs a management laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, and is the author of books like “Good to Great,” Built to Last,” and “How the Mighty Fall.” 

“Jim Collins is one of the most respected global leadership thinkers and authors,” Doerr Institute Executive Director Tom Kolditz said. “We are grateful he’s willing to serve and excited about his perspectives on the development of our new leaders at Rice.”
 
Other advisory board members are Gen. Colin Powell and World Economic Forum founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab. The board members will serve three-year terms beginning in January 2017.