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Program Information
WHAT IS ALLEN/LIMA LEADERSHIP?
Allen/Lima Leadership (ALL) is a county wide leadership program designed to develop new
leaders for our community. The purpose of ALL is to be a catalyst to promote positive
change in Allen/Lima communities, by providing an education which will improve
understanding of community issues, institutions, self and others and train individuals in
advanced leadership principles.
The program is divided into ten monthly sessions. Each session includes studying community
issues as well as specific leadership training.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
As a Member you will:
learn more about
how your community
works
develop your
potential to understand and
accept civic responsibilities and leadership
roles
exchange
dialogue with current civic and
business leaders
have the
opportunity to meet and
exchange ideas with other participants in
a diverse, non-partisan environment
acquire
leadership skills such as coalition
building, communication skills and
visioning
become more
involved in key decision-
making positions throughout Lima/Allen
County
Program Elements
The curriculum
consists of a two day orientation program and nine monthly day long sessions. The
orientation is a two day session scheduled for September and attendance is mandatory.
These sessions will open dialogue on leadership and help to establish a bond among the
class participants.
There will be nine monthly day-long sessions focusing on community issues and
opportunities facing Lima/Allen County such as:
Health &
Social Services
Education
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Government
Cultural & Ethnic Diversity
Labor/Management
Agriculture & Environment
Economic Development & Business
Media
The monthly
sessions will be designed to place emphasis on experiential learning of leadership skills
such as:
Trusteeship
Team Building
Facilitation
Time Management
Conflict Management
Goal Achievement
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Participants are
required to attend each session - only one excused absence will be allowed. Participants
who fail to fulfill their attendance obligations will be asked to withdraw from the
program.
Selection Criteria
Candidates for ALL
will complete an application form.
ALL seeks 30 individuals:
who have
demonstrated a sincere
commitment, motivation, and interest to
serve the Lima/Allen County community.
with the ability
to set and attain goals as
demonstrated by significant career and/or
personal achievement
with the
commitment to remain in the
Lima/Allen County area, or who are not
likely to be transferred within the immediate
future.
with the
availability of time to participate in
the ALL program and the full support of the
corporation or organization he/she
represents.
who represent a
cross-section of
participants from business, the professions,
education, organized labor, government, the
arts, clergy, service and community
organizations, ethnic/ minority groups, and
by gender and geographical con-sideration.
The diversity of
class members is important for the success of the program. The Selection Committee will
base their decisions on the above criteria.
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