Curriculum
The 2008 Spring Class sessions run from late-January through early-May every Thursday. The retreat will be held on Thursday/Friday.
Sessions:
Retreat (Session 1):
Thursday, January 17, 8 a.m. to
Friday, January 18, 5 p.m.
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| Getting to know
one another |
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Working on a
vision
for Reno County |
The Leadership Journey begins with participants gathering
to carpool together to the retreat location (to be announced).
During the two-day session, class members will spend time
getting to know one another; will develop a Vision for Reno
County; and will learn about their unique Learning/Working
Styles and the importance of understanding and knowing the
Learning/Working Styles of others.
Session 2:
Thursday, January 31,
8 am to 5 pm
Participants will develop an understanding of the value of
Creative Thinking and Experiential Learning as leadership
skills.
Session 3:
Thursday, February 14,
8am to 5pm
Participants will develop an understanding of a Personal Mission
and Servant Leadership. A panel of educators will be available
to interact with class members on issues facing education
in Reno County.
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| Practicing collaboration
skills |
Session 4:
Thursday, February 28,
8 am to 5 pm
Participants will develop an understanding of Collaboration
in the context of Reno County Social Services.
Session 5:
Thursday, March 20,
8 am to 5 pm
Participants will develop and understanding of a "Performing
Community" and how to guide groups through difficult
times in the context of local city/county government. A panel
of local government officials will participate in a discussion
of issues facing the community.
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Analyzing
City/County
government issues |
Government leaders
share
their visions for Reno County |
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| Prepared for
the surgical ward tour |
Session 6:
Thursday, April 3,
8 am to 5 pm
Participants will be provided an overview of Economic Development
organizations and initiatives and Reno County's Economic Base
including Healthcare.
Session 7:
Thursday, April 17,
8 am to 5 pm
Participants will be provided training on Listening and will
be exposed to the importance of Agriculture and Tourism to
the County's Economic Base.
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| Before the descent
to the salt mine |
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650 feet below
the earth's surface |
A sampling of Reno County's
agriculture base |
Celebrating the Leadership
Journey |
Session 8: Thursday, May 1,
8 am to 5 pm, plus evening Celebration, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Participants will celebrate their Leadership Journey and
will publicly share their Community Projects.. |
