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:
1.Advance diversity and inclusivity
2.Increase creative and innovative leadership
3.Promote civic engagement that results in leadership accountability
Strategic Partners: Team Trek and Smart City Consulting
Next Class: Class of 2012 Duration: 9 months (September- May 2012) 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 (including yourself), send name and contact information to admissions@leadershipmemphis.org. The application deadline for the 2012 Executive Program session is Friday, October 29, 2010.
For an application call the Leadership Memphis office at (901) 278-0016, or click here.
Enrollment: Application and admission committee selection process
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 November. 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.
For more information about this program, click here, or to apply, call the Leadership Memphis office at (901) 278-0016, or click here.
To nominate someone (including yourself), send name and contact information to admissions@leadershipmemphis.org. The application deadline for the Fall 2010 FastTrack session is Friday, July 9, 2010.
Enrollment: Application and admission committee selection process
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.
The Grassroots Program fall semester begins in September and ends in November. During the 11 session program, participants spend a cumulative 30 hours together on a challenging and informative curriculum. During the three-month semester, class participants will learn from area community leaders and work on a financial education project. At the end of the session, each member will make a long-term community leadership committment.
For more information about this program, click here, or to apply, call the Leadership Memphis office at (901) 278-0016, or click here.
To nominate someone, send name and contact information to admissions@leadershipmemphis.org. The application deadline for the Fall 2010 Grassroots session is Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
