SIGNATURE PROGRAM

Signature Program

Unlock your team's full potential with our dynamic, immersive leadership program, designed to yield Return on Investment (ROI) for your organization. Through comprehensive program days, participants will master the art of energizing others, cultivating a high-performance culture. Our focus on navigating technical and adaptive challenges ensures leaders can effective steer their teams through diverse situations, enhancing organizational resilience and bottom-line success.

In addition, our program provides an immersive experience, where learning extends beyond the boardroom to explore the intricate web of community dynamics. Gain a holistic perspective on business, labor, economy, government, health care, and education as you engage within the community. This unique blend of experiential learning equips leaders with insights that transcend traditional boundaries, fostering a well-rounded approach to leadership that directly impacts both organizational and community success.

Founded in 1986, our Signature Program has proven track-record of success.

Our Signature Program is an employer-supported professional development program. The program is funded by tuition and corporate sponsors.

Acceptance criteria:

Reside or work in Lake County
Exhibit a genuine concern for the future of the county
Amenable to the time commitment

The Application for the Class of 2025 is now open! Apply here!

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The Class of 2025 will be the 39th Signature Class!

Participation

In order to accomplish the program’s stated objectives, total attendance and full participation of each individual selected is necessary.

Participation includes:

*Orientation: August 28, 2024 from 4pm-5:30pm followed by a reception with our Board of Trustees and Alumni from 5:30pm-7pm

*Opening Retreat: September 18-20, 2024. Overnight Retreat at Punderson Manor & Lodge

History Day l Leadership Lesson: Technical vs. Adaptive Challenges: October 9, 2024 from 7:30am-3:45pm

Education Day l Leadership Lesson: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: November 13, 2024 from 7:30am-3:45pm

Business, Labor, & Economy Day l Leadership Lesson: Energize Others: December 11, 2024 from 7:30am-3:45pm

*Midyear Retreat: January 22, 2025 from 8am-4:30pm

Health Care & Healthy Living Day l Leadership Lesson: Purposeful Experiments: February 12, 2025 from 7:30am-3:45pm

Public Safety, Justice, & Government Day l Leadership Lesson: Intervene Skillfully: March 12, 2025 from 7:30am-3:45pm

Environment Day l Leadership Lesson: A Shared Purpose: April 9, 2025 from 7:30am-3:45pm

Quality of Life Day l Leadership Lesson: Manage Self: May 14, 2025 from 8am-5pm followed by a family-friendly cook-out with alumni from 5pm-7pm at The Lake Erie Bluffs Shelter

*Closing Retreat l May 28, 2025 from 8:45am-12:15pm

*Graduation l May 28, 2025 from 6pm-9pm at St. Noel's Banquet Center

*Mandatory attendance. We ask for 80% attendance overall to be eligible for graduation

Questions?

Reach out to Juliana Petti, Director of Professional Programs at JPetti@leadershiplc.org