leadership the lakes area

Class of 2011-2012 - Sign Up Today!

With more than 250 graduates, the Brainerd Lakes Chamber's Leadership, the Lakes Area program immerses a diverse group of people in an exciting learning opportunity to enhance their individual leadership skills through a six-month experience with their peers. Together learn how to position yourself and your business for today's new marketplace.

The program benefits those currently in leadership positions as well as those striving toward positions of leadership. All classes are taught by professional trainers. The program is limited to 30 participants. Selection is done through an application process.

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber currently is accepting applications for the 2011-12 Leadership the Lakes Area program. Retreat dates are November 29-30, 2011, at Cragun's Resort. The following monthly sessions are December 13, 2011; January 10, 2012; February 14, 2012; March 13, 2012; and April 3, 2012. Tuition is $695 for Chamber members as well as nonprofit and government officials; and $1,100 for future Chamber members. Tuition includes retreat lodging, meals, program costs, and all materials.

COURSE TOPICS:
• The skill of vision, planning and action in leadership
• Myers-Briggs personality profiles
• Conflict management and working with difficult people
• Building relationships to get things done
• Values that impact you as a leader
• Team building
• Generational communication
• Goal setting

Leadership the Lakes Area Application DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL OCT. 3, 2011!

Brainerd Lakes Chamber Leadership the Lakes Area Alumni