Leadership Greater Valley is a training program for professionalscombining leadership building with community education. What sets this program apart from others is its ability to go beyond corporate to develop the vision and the drive for community change.
The program is scheduled to start Sept. 12, and will run for eight consecutive Thursday afternoons.
LGV is an eight-week program where participants can get a bird’s-eye-view of the issues facing the Valley.
The class is limited to 15 selected individuals who will have the personal opportunity to learn from leaders of many local organizations and associations.
The small class size allows for participants to gain an intimate, one-on-one experience with instructors.
Focus first on individual
The program is unique in that it focuses on the individual before moving on to focus on the Valley. Also, instead of one full day a month for one year, like most other programs, the Leadership Greater Valley program meets for four-five hours per session and the program is completed in eight weeks.
The program is perfect for those new to the area or for companies that see potential in someone to become a leader.
It’s designed for managers and leaders to develop and hone their leading skills.
Virginia Dedad, program graduate and owner of Royal Service Travel, helped highlight some of the benefits of the program:
“The best benefit is that it increases your knowledge of the Valley and the surrounding towns and the introduction to your classmates is invaluable. It’s a wonderful way to meet people and bond with them.
"You also have the opportunity to meet with leaders in the Valley and get the tools they’ve used to be successful. If someone’s not in a leadership role, it gives them a good insight to what it takes to become a leader. It helps people from all walks of life and all ages.”
This program format has proven successful in many Connecticut communities.
Tuition is only $495 corporate first person rate; $350 non-profit and additional people from any one company.
For more information call the Chamber office, 203-925-4981.
Download the application here. Application deadline is Sept. 9, 2013.
This post is taken from a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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