COMMUNITY BUILDERS
The Community Builders program is a hybrid leadership development program designed for young professionals and entry-level supervisors. Our program offers a comprehensive approach to honing tactical leadership skills essential for today's dynamic workplace environment. Through a blend of interactive workshops and experiential learning sessions, participants delve into key areas such as effective communication, adeptly navigating adaptive challenges, inspiring and energizing teams, and fostering community leadership. The program integrates hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world simulations to provide practical insights and opportunities for immediate application. Emphasizing collaborative problem-solving and peer-to-peer learning, the program cultivates a supportive environment where participants can exchange ideas, receive constructive feedback, and enhance their leadership capabilities. By equipping emerging leaders with the tools and mindset needed to excel in diverse organizational contexts, the program aims to empower individuals to drive positive change, foster innovation, and foster inclusive, high-performing teams.
Tuition Information: $895 (non-refundable). Includes lunches, all materials, texts and assessments.
Click here to apply for the Class of 2025!
Application Deadline: July 1, 2024. Applicants will be notified of their status by August 1, 2024.
General Information
- Classes: Meet on the first Monday each month from September through May from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm. In addition to the program days, we will have two full day retreats in September and May.
- Participants: Participants are front-line employees and entry-level managers/supervisors working or residing in Lake County. Class size is limited to 30 individuals.
- Time Commitment: In addition to time spent in program days, the class organizes and implements a service project during the course of the program year to further develop leadership skills.
- Graduation: Program participants will be recognized at a Graduation reception with the Signature class in May at the Leadership Lake County Leader of the Year ceremony.
Program Dates/Times for 2025:
- Orientation: August 19, 2024 from 3pm-5pm
- Opening Retreat: September 9, 2024 from 9am-4:30pm
- Diagnose the Situation I: October 7, 2024 from 12pm-5pm
- Diagnose the Situation II: November 4, 2024 from 12pm-5pm
- Manage Self I: December 9, 2024 from 12pm-5pm
- Manage Self II: January 27, 2025 (4th Monday) from12pm-5pm
- Energize Others I: February 10, 2025 from 12pm-5pm (2nd Monday)
- Energize Others II: March 3, 2025 from 12pm-5pm
- Intervene Skillfully I & II: April 7, 2025 from 12pm-5pm
- Closing Retreat: May 5, 2025 from from 9am-5pm
- Graduation: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 6pm-9pm