VISION
Expanding community leadership through People, Passion and Purpose.
DESCRIPTION
Leadership Henderson is a non-profit organization under the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The program is an eight-month course devoted to educating and empowering civic-minded professionals with a goal of building and maintaining a strong network of effective community leaders. Through panel presentations by community leaders and experts, simulations, plus hands-on experiences, participants learn about current issues pertaining to local economy, government, social services, health, gaming, business and education that effect the residents and businesses that call Henderson home. Activities focus on developing strong working relationships between participants, identifying and evaluating the characteristics of leadership and distinguishing each person’s leadership style. The program includes professional leadership development by Elements Consulting. Selection of participants (both acknowledged and aspiring leaders) is based upon demonstrated leadership experience, potential, and abilities. Ultimately, the program develops the professional’s people skills and passion for community all while instilling a purpose that emphasizes personal responsibility, commitment, vision and community leadership.
PROGRAM
Designed as a program of exploration and examination, Leadership Henderson examines issues, asks critical questions and strives to provide answers that do not conform to the status quo. The eight-month program includes:
Opening Session - A two-day retreat serves as an overall introduction to Leadership Henderson and the study of leadership. Activities focus on developing strong working relationships between participants, identifying and evaluating the characteristics of leadership, and distinguishing each participant’s leadership style.
Monthly Sessions - Full-day sessions are the first Friday of every month, held at various locations throughout the community and consist of panel discussions, lectures, community tours and interactive exercises, which include face-to-face discussions with top-level business, civic and governmental leaders.
Topics will include:
- History & Education
- Local Government & Infrastructure
- Health Care & Quality of Life
- Planning & Development
- Gaming & Tourism
- Business & Industry
Upon completion of the program, graduates will have gained a keen sense of awareness about community issues and will have developed relationships with leading professionals in Henderson that will aid them throughout their career.
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