Hutchinson Leadership Institute

Celebrating 20 Years of Building Community Leaders

2008-2009 Program

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The Hutchinson Leadership Institute is a comprehensive program designed to build leaders and build community. Through class-room experiences, hands-on activities and assessment tools, the Institute provides participants an opportunity to turn knowledge into action. The program offers ALL participants education on sharpening their Leadership skills, awareness of local issues, and networking with other community leaders.

Class size is limited to 30 students, so make sure to reserve your spot by registering early.

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Program Highlights
The Leadership Institute sessions are designed to engage participants in discussions on leadership that foster a deeper understanding of themselves, their community and the opportunities that are available for them to translate their knowledge into action.

Personal Leadership: Participants will gain an understanding of the role personality, assertiveness, and self esteem can play in interpersonal relationships and leadership interactions.

Team Leadership: Participants learn about team development, dynamics, and working together towards a goal through an interactive workshop and exciting team challenge course.

Civic Leadership: Participants will learn about Hutchinson's dynamic hisory as well as look at volunteerism and the wide non-profit spectrum that influences the community.

 Team Challenge Course

360 Degree View of Hutchinson: Participants will explore many perspectives on issues affecting the Hutchinson community before examining what should be preserved, what change is inevitable, and what needs to be created.

Leading for Outcomes: Tying in personality, team dynamics and community perspectives, small groups will be introduced to their community leadership projects. They will learn how to set a vision and goals for their projects and how to take the first steps to action.

Leadership Mechanics: Participants will learn and practice key concepts and neccessary leadership skills that will help them achieve goals and build consensus.

Leadership in a Diverse World: Participants gain the understanding and skills to navigate a variety of diefferences as well as learn how to successfully manage change and conflict.

Political Leadership: Attendance at House and Senate sessions as well as personal discussions with Hutchinson representatives.

Leadership: The Balancing Act: Participants identify and gain understanding of their personal ethics, how to balance personal life with leadership obligations, and how to set and achieve goals.

Group Presentaions and Closing Banquet : Small groups will present their community leadership projects and participate in a 20th anniversary celebration with sponsors and alumni.

Program Design
The Hutchinson Leadership Institute consists of 10 sessions presented over nine months. Sessions are generally held the third

Thursday of each month, from September through May. Most sessions begin at 8:30 am and close at 4:30 pm. Notification of any session cancellations will be provided within 48 hours of the scheduled session.

The Leadership Institute is run through the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau. Session topics and curriculum is determined by a design team of business and community members as well as past Leadership Institute graduates. The monthly programs may vary by year depending on session feedback from previous participants as well as new opportunities that may arise. The design team has the right to make changes to the proposed program schedule.

                  2007-2008 Hutchinson Leadership Institute Class

Tuition
Tuition for 2008-2009 Institute will be $475 for Chamber CVB members and $600 for non-members. Limited scholarships may be available.

Tuition covers:

All session handouts and materials
Educational seminars and workshops
Refreshments
Food (breakfast snacks & lunches)
Out-of-town transportation (coach bus)

In order to provide participants with quality speakers, curriculum, and experiences without dramatically increasing tuition fees, we are looking for business sponsors to help offset program expenses. If your business would be interested in becoming a session sponsor, please contact megan@explorehutchinson.com or call 320-234-0789. Click here to learn more about business sponsorship.

           
2008-2009 Program Schedule

2008
July                      Leadership Institute materials and applications available

August                Applications and payment for Institute are due

September        Opening sessions of Institute: Personal & Team Leadership
                             (generally a 2-day session)

October              Civic Leadership

November          360 Degree View of Hutchinson

December          Leading for Outcomes

2009
January               Effective Leadership

February             Leadership in a Diverse World

March                  Political Leadership: Day at the Capitol

April                     Defining Your Leadership Path

May                      Group Project Presentations & Anniversary Banquet

For more information, please contact us by phone at 320.234.0789 or email megan@explorehutchinson.com