Leadership Program

McLeod For Tomorrow Leadership Program

2011-2012 Leadership Program Brochure

2011- 2012 Leadership Program Directory Form – pdf version

2011-2012 Leadership Program Directory Form – word version

 

What Is The Need?

Complex challenges are impacting the communities in which we live.  Addressing these challenges requires leaders equipped with new tools and resources for decision making and citizen action.

How The Program Work

Participants gather one day each month in the communities throughout the county.  Each day includes leadership training, meeting with community leaders and tour of businesses and organizations in that particular community.  Participants will tour, study and dine together.  Each day ends with reflections and discussion on the application of the information learned.

Who Can Participate

Each class is comprised of a maximum of 25 participates who either live or work in McLeod County.  Participants can be current or emerging leaders who demonstrate an interest in the future of our county.

Why Should A Business Sponsor An Employee?

The program provides high quality professional development at a very low cost.

Employers gain employee who:

  • Increase their personal leadership, communication and team skills
  • Have a greater understanding of the demographics, economics and opportunities in McLeod County communities
  • Improve visionary leadership and ability for “big picture” thinking
  • Are able to build professional networks and promote their respective business or organization
  • Increase capacity to address critical issues and challenges

How Do Participants Benefit?

You will..

  • Develop a base of leadership knowledge and skills including effective communication, facilitation and conflict management
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of your personal leadership style and how to work with others more effectively
  • Build personal and professional networks with community leaders and organizations through the county
  • Develop confidence and skills necessary to serve in leadership roles

Registrations are due by September 1, 2011

Program Schedule

Typical session runs 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

September 29, 2011
Brownton
Beginning The Leadership Journey

October 27, 2011
Winsted
Visionary Leadership

November 17, 2011
Lester Prairie / Silver Lake
Facilitative Leadership to Build Organizations

December 15, 2011
Stewart
A Leader For The Future

January 26, 2012
Glencoe
Leading Through Conflict

February 23, 2012
Hutchinson
Enhancing Community Through Collective Leadership

March 22, 2012
McLeod County Facilities – Glencoe
Leadership, Ethics and Courage

April 26, 2012
Plato
The Changing World of Agriculture

May 18, 2012
Biscay
Authentic Leadership:  Your Summit Awaits – Graduation

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