Leadership Academy

Getting to Know You. How to use initial conversations to build relationships with new people.

Learn the techniques local leaders use to strike up conversations in a number of different situations, from Bar events to accidental meetings. Attendees will observe and participate in mock conversations and practice techniques with peers in an informal session designed to help attendees get to know one another.

Winter: January 9, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Event Code 2020-3

Go Fish. Setting goals and getting results from your networks

Hear how local leaders get the results you need from the relationships you have. Presenters and volunteers will demonstrate different approaches to asking for contacts, information, help or advice during conversations, in different scenarios.

Fall: November 7, 2007, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Event Code 2020-2
Spring: April 2, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Event Code 2020-5

People in Your Neighborhood. The basics of the Columbus Bar and other community organizations

Learn how local leaders make community involvement a part of their lives and careers, through a description of the Columbus Bar and other community organizations from an insider’s perspective. Attendees generate personal goals for their own involvement and share their interests with peers.

Spring: March 12, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Event Code 2020-4

Playing Well with Others. Using relationships in an ethical, respectful and responsible manner

Hear from an informal panel on the ethics of relationships within the profession, whether with clients, colleagues or acquaintances. Discussion on the different ethical theories that govern relationships with others. Attendees will generate a set of standards to govern their own practices.

Spring: May 21, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Event Code 2020-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this program different than other leadership programs in town? This program is designed to help you get started on a lifetime of learning in our community. Knowing that you’ll learn as much, if not more, from leaders and colleagues you interact with, our program is as compact as possible, so you can get the basic skills and confidence you need.
 
What if I don’t want to attend all four sessions? You are welcome to attend any sessions you think might be helpful to you. However, only members who have attended all four required sessions will be recognized as graduates of the Leadership Academy.

If I miss the first session, can I start part way through? Yes. You can register for any upcoming session at any time. If you want to complete the program in one year, you’ll want to make sure you can attend all four sessions in that year. Otherwise, you can complete the sessions you need to graduate the coming year.