Community Leadership Development Programs
Every great city has great leadership. The greater the city, the more likely the city is to have strong leadership across all sectors of the community, as well as at all socio-economic levels. Leadership Memphis has introduced additional community leadership learning opportunities that are open to the entire community and that focus on our strategic and programmatic goals:
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Advance diversity and inclusivity
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Increase creative and innovative leadership
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Promote civic engagement that results in leadership accountability
Executive Leadership Program Class of 2010
(click here for an application)
Strategic partners: Team Trek and Smart City Consulting
Next Class: Class of 2010
Duration: 13 Days over a Nine-month period
Tuition: $3,950 (Limited Scholarships Available)
Enrollment: Application and admission committee selection process.
The Leadership Memphis Executive Program is for proven leaders, those who are the decision-makers, influencers and connectors across different community sectors and can use their increased knowledge, experiences and relationships to be more effective community leaders.
The Executive Program enrolls 80 individuals each year to inform, involve and inspire them toward more effective community leadership. Every effort is made to craft a class that reflects the community - selecting participants who represent a balanced class with gender and ethnicity, as well as different sectors of the community - business, nonprofit, government, academic, faith, neighborhood and others.
The Executive Program begins in September and ends in May. During the nine-month program, participants spend a total of 13 days together on a challenging and informative curriculum.
The curriculum includes three days and two nights in September at Team Trek in Heber Springs, Arkansas, learning leadership and team building. Time is spent exploring the sameness in people, why that is important, and how it can be used to be a more effective leader. In October, two days are spent learning about race relations and inclusivity - learning to appreciate the differences in people, why that is important, and how it can be used to be a more effective leader.
From November thru April, one day per month is spent working with Smart City Consulting as they ask the opening question, "What Makes A Great City?" and end with the question, "What Is My Role In Making Memphis Great?" During this phase of the Executive Program, local community leaders speak to the class, as do national experts and guests. Several national experts will appear in person, and additional guests will appear via videoconference. The class will also be divided into teams to develop a Action Hero project which is completed as the program draws to a close in April.
Each year, Leadership Memphis accepts applications from individuals seeking admission into the Executive Program. It is expected that those who are approved by the admissions committee and who graduate from the nine-month program will be committed to a lifetime of continuous learning and service to the community. Exactly how graduates do so is left to them.
For those who apply to participate in the Executive Program, a more detailed calendar and curriculum is available. Information about tuition, scholarships, and other program information is available, as well.
To nominate someone, send name and contact information to admissions@leadershipmemphis.org
For an application call the Leadership Memphis office at (901) 278-0016, or click here.
FastTrack Leadership Program - Fall 2008
(click here for an application)
Strategic partner: Team Trek
This program is for young professional and high-potential leaders who want to be fast-tracked as part of the next generation of community leaders. FastTrack builds on each participant's personal leadership skills and community IQ. Participants gain a stronger understanding about how to take Memphis to the next level through experiential learning processes and exposure to high-profile community leaders.
The FastTrack Program fall semester begins in August and ends in December. The spring semester begins in January and ends in April. During the eleven-session program, participants spend a cumulative 40 hours together on a challenging and informative curriculum. They have the opportunity to set out on two community learning journeys and participate in an Action Hero project.
To nominate someone, send name and contact information to admissions@leadershipmemphis.org
For an application call the Leadership Memphis office at (901) 278-0016, or click here.
Grassroots Leadership Program - Fall 2008
(click here for an application)
Strategic partners: MCDP and Team Trek
For frontline community leaders, the Grassroots Leadership Program facilitates leadership skills and competency training to increase effectiveness as a community leader. These participants aim to better represent their neighborhood, school, nonprofit, faith organization or multicultural group at the larger community leadership table to facilitate change in their communities.
To nominate someone, send name and contact information to admissions@leadershipmemphis.org
For an application call the Leadership Memphis office at (901) 278-0016, or click here.
Community Leadership Workshop for Administrative Professionals - Level 1
Next Workshop: September 25 and 26, 2008
Duration: Two days
Cost: $ 550
$450 for IAAP members, LM Alumni or Team Trek clients.
Enrollment: Registration process. First come - first served.
(Limited to 30 participants per workshop)
Leadership Memphis believes that leadership happens at all levels throughout the workplace and our community. One very important, but often over-looked area of leadership is the administrative professional.
The two-day Community Leadership Workshop for Administrative Professionals is designed for administrative professionals who want to:
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Influence their company and colleagues to be more effective community leaders
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Further their leadership capacity
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Better understand their role in making Memphis a greater city!
Day One - Self-Awareness and Self-Leadership
Participants discover influence and leadership come by choice, not from position or rank. Day one includes Leadership Memphis and Team Trek leadership principles, personality and strengths assessments, with an emphasis on 100% Responsibility, Prison Thinking and Parachute Packing.
Day Two - Awareness and Leadership of Others
Participants continue to learn about leadership from a panel of community leaders. The workshop includes using empathy, engaged listening and applying what participants have learned about themselves to others.
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