Program

Leadership Guelph & Wellington is offering a practical program that is interactive and community focused.

Participants will learn:

to define their personal vision of leadership
leadership and change management
communications
conflict resolution
inclusiveness
organizational governance
project management
leadership styles

During this program, participants will:

Gain knowledge about the community – its past, its strengths and potential, its future direction and priorities, its challenges and who is working to address these challenges.
Contribute to the development of a shared vision for the community.
Develop a personal community leadership vision, including a self-assessment of one’s skills and a plan for participation that will result in a significant, measurable contribution to the key issues and goals of the community.
Understand what is meant by a sustainable community and how to contribute to its development.
Network with existing community leaders and further develop their personal network.
Be motivated and committed to participate in a community project or contribute to a community organization.
Explore ways they can effectively participate in a community-based project or community board.

Leadership Guelph & Wellington 2010-2011 Program Dates

Opening Retreat – Friday, September 17 – Saturday, September 18, 2010 (overnight)
Leadership Day #1 – Thursday, October 21, 2010
Leadership Day #2 – Thursday, November 18, 2010
Leadership Day #3 – Thursday, December 16, 2010
Leadership Day #4 – Thursday, January 20, 2011
Leadership Day #5 – Thursday, February 17, 2011
Leadership Day #6 – Thursday, March 10, 2011
Leadership Day#7 – Thursday, April 21, 2011
Leadership Day #8 – Thursday, May 19, 2011
Closing Retreat – Friday, June 17, 2011

Days are generally 8:30am to 5pm. Locations will vary.

The curriculum for the program was developed by a local advisory committee, in partnership with the University of Guelph. An overview of the curriculum objectives is available.

Participants completing the program will receive a recognition certificate from Leadership Guelph & Wellington and its community partner, the University of Guelph. Although not a formal mentoring program, the curriculum includes many opportunities for peer-to-peer and other mentoring.

Program

Leadership Guelph & Wellington 2010-2011 Program Dates

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