Program Overview
Working with community leaders and leadership trainers, class members learn leadership and facilitation skills that can be used to make Lawrence an even better community.
The program begins with a two-day leadership skill building retreat in September, in which participants gain and practice skills as they learn more about specific topics of community interest. Seven additional one-day sessions prepare Leadership Lawrence participants to implement collaborative leadership skills in their businesses, boards and civic groups as well as their personal lives.
Who Can Participate
Participants in Leadership Lawrence are selected after consideration of the following qualities:
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A commitment to develop and practice new leadership skills
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A genuine interest and willingness to be involved in the community
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Concern for the future of Lawrence and Douglas County
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A record of community involvement
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The ability to commit to all class sessions. In addition to class time, class members should anticipate time out of class for a youth project and various homework assignments to prepare for a particular session day.
Selection Process
The Leadership Lawrence class includes up to 35 individuals living and/or working in the Lawrence/Douglas County area. Candidates may be nominated by an organization or may nominate themselves. A Selection Committee of Leadership Lawrence graduates selects men and women from a cross-section of the community, representing diversity in occupation, age, ethnicity, culture and perspectives.
Commitment
An applicant's willingness to invest the time required for active participation in the program is a requirement of selection. Eligibility for graduation from Leadership Lawrence is contingent upon attendance at all sessions.
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Class Announcement Reception on the evening of September 8, 2010 at Landmark National Bank, 5:30-7 p.m.
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Nine class sessions: 2 -day opening retreat: September 23, 7:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m., September 24, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Regular sessions (7:15–5:30): October 21, November 17, December 16, January 19, February 17, March 16, April 7 and April 28. The Graduation Ceremony: May 6, 7:30–9 a.m.
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Class participants are strongly encouraged to participate in leadership training in the fall of 2011 provided by the Kansas Leadership Center in Wichita. The cost for three days of training, hotel room, meals and materials will be less that $100 (Remainder expenses are provided by the Kansas Leadership Center).
Click Here to download 2011 Leadership Lawrence Class Application.
Any questions please contact Sue Hack, Email or 785-865-4421.