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L.I.F.T.
Leaders Involved in Formation & Training
A Community
Leadership
Training
Program
September 2006
-- March 2007
Why Train to be a Leader?
"As we think about the challenges facing the nation in its third century, none is more compelling than the need for more people to assume responsibility for leadership at all levels." Suzanne Morris, Smart Communities
In years past, leadership was something more or less inherited. Nowadays, community leaders must be recruited from all walks of life. Leaders need training to become knowledgeable partners capable of creating a team effort ... as well as visionary thinkers and strategic doers, with an ability to manage conflict and cope with change.
"The leadership called for today is found within a multitude of places and people. No longer is it necessary to think in terms of one leader or one group; American communities are filled with people who want to make a difference where they live... " Suzanne Morris, Smart Communities
Elevate your Leadership!
Here's how L.I.F.T. can help:
- 9 evening sessions from 7-9pm to build knowledge, skills, attitudes (5 sessions in early fall 2006, 4 sessions in winter 2007)
- Homework after each session that supports learning and practice
- Assessment Visits to businesses and resource providers that allow each participant to learn more about the county and region
- Networking with leaders in nearby communities
- Second Year L.I.F.T. training offers Leadership Placement and Mentoring
- Third Year L.I.F.T. training offers an opportunity to organize a community service event
"Every person has gifts, skills, and capacities that communities need. Young people, seniors, welfare mothers, the physically challenged, and you and I have things to bring to the table that we have never even thought about."
Suzanne Morris, Smart Communities
Who Could Use a L.I.F.T.?
Leadership is the key to accomplishing positive things for our communities, schools, churches, and businesses. Clearly, most citizens consider themselves to be followers, but everyone practices leadership on some level: at home, in the workplace, or in society.
Leadership on the community level is in short supply. Various people bring great talents to their positions, but the sobering fact is that there really are no born leaders. The good news is that leadership consists of knowledge, skills, and attitudes ... and these are things that can be learned through training and practice. Even after years of leadership in the community, L.I.F.T sessions can help you learn new skills and techniques... whether you are a county commissioner, the director of an organization, a committee member, or a citizen in great interest in your town.
Use L.I.F.T. as professional development for your job or career!
Faculty:
Father Ken Keller, M.S.W. (Pastor, Counselor)
Darryl Birkenfeld, Ph.D. (Community Developer, Educator)
Joann Starr, Ph.D. (Social Worker, Medical Ethicist)
Click here to print registration form
L. I. F T. Schedule
September 2006-March 2007
September 5 in Hart:
First Step of Leadership;
Knowing Yourself
September 18 in Nazareth:
Leadership Styles & Valuing Diversity
October 2 in Dimmitt:
Group Process Skills & Attitudes
October 16 in Hart:
Knowledge about the Region
October 30 in Nazareth:
Strategic Planning
Nov. - Dec.
No classes: Assessment Visits
January 8 in Dimmitt:
Creating An Effective Meeting
January 22 in Hart:
Dealing with Conflict and Change
February 5 in Nazareth:
Visioning the Future:
Making Community Decisions
March 20 in Dimmitt:
Graduation
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