"Developing Quality Leaders in the 21st Century"
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
(LDI)
WHY A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?
The well-being of any community requires constant care and attention. Where better to find this help than from residents themselves. These individuals are best positioned to examine quality of life issues and develop lasting solutions. However, these individuals often lack initiative, experience and confidence to do so. This program is designed to eradicate these deficiencies by providing interactive exercises to develop and nurture requisite leadership skills.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Individuals currently serving or desiring to serve in a leadership position from:
- Communities at-large
- Churches
- Clubs/Organizations
- Fraternities/Sororities
- Youth (Individuals/Groups)
WHERE WILL SESSIONS BE HELD?
Tifton will be the program's home site. Location of sessions will vary according to' discussion/activity topics.
WHO WILL TEACH SESSIONS?
Sessions will be taught by subject matter experts drawn from academics and practitioners thoroughly grounded in their discipline or vocation.
SAMPLE OF PROGRAM CONTENT
- Volunteerism
- Building Camaraderie
- Tiftarea Demographics
- Understanding Roles of Leaders/Leadership Styles
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Understanding and Managing Change
- Conflict Management
- Forming and Utilizing Networks
- Understanding Information Technologies
- Grant Procurement Management
- Money Management/Acquiring Wealth
- Meet with Local Government Boards/Councils & Legislative Delegation
- Graduation /Dinner
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
The 14-session program (Friday evening and Saturday morning equals 2 sessions) requires 6 months to complete.
PARTICIPATKON EXPENSE
The $495 fee, paid by sponsors or participants, includes cost of instruction, materials, refreshments, banquet and surface travel to out-of-town sessions. Scholarships are available upon request.
ATTENDANCE
Satisfactory completion of program requires attendance in at least 12 of the 14 sessions.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Clara Gray @ (229)386-1552
Homer Day @ (229)382-0384
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
Complete attached application and return no later than February 22, 2014 to:
PLIGHT, Inc.
Post Office Box 7651
Tifton, GA 31794
Click below to complete application
LDI_Application_Revised_2-4-14_.pdf
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