The goal of LDN is to inform, challenge and motivate potential leaders by providing: opportunities to build on participant’s capacity to lead; interaction with business/community leaders; identification of business / community concerns; information on community resources; and a sense of community trusteeship. 

Brian Monaghan   Partner Walsh & Monaghan, LLP   Class of 2010

“When my practice expanded to the St Albans area  LDN really helped to increase my profile as a leader in the community. The  opportunity to network with peers has been rewarding, personally and professionally.  I recommend the program to anyone in the Northwest Vermont community looking to learn about our business ecosystem and build rewarding bridges with future colleagues and friends.”

 About the Course

LDN is designed for organizations  in northwestern Vermont, including, but not limited to, for-profits and non-profits; social services, municipal, educational, agricultural, and healthcare organizations. It is also designed for people entering the workforce, experienced in the workforce, and those contemplating or experiencing a career change. Seminars are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, September through June.

Program Benefits

• leadership awareness
• extended network of peers and connections
• confidence in the workplace
• individually develop   leadership  competencies

Why Should You Attend?

• To stretch yourself and take risks in a neutral, non-threatening environment
• To build your confidence in leading and working with others
• To expand your personal and professional networks with people "in your own backyard" 
• To raise your self-awareness, both individually and in team settings
• To learn what your community can do for you and what you can do for your community
• To learn what it takes to be a leader in your workplace, community, and beyond

Commitment

LDN will provide forum participants with monthly opportunities to gain knowledge and insight into leadership skills and community issues.
Participants are required to attend all monthly seminars. Active participation in the team projects requires an additional commitment of time and energy.

Leadership Development Northwest Learning Competencies

Monthly seminars will guide further development of the decision-making process, creative thinking, organization, relationship management, and personal agility through a series of task and relationship-oriented learning opportunities.

Team Projects

A team project is required for each of the two semesters and they are designed to provide meaningful, real-life opportunities of leadership. The first project has an academic focus that has participants interview other leaders within their communities to experience varied leadership definitions, styles, traits, and skills. The second project is community focused and is undertaken on behalf of a local organization. Here, participants will practice and demonstrate leadership competencies at both individual and team levels. Team members will change for each project.

Registration

Applications are available online (click here) and at  your local Chamber office. There is a registration fee of $25 per person.

Tuition

$700 per person.  Tuition assistance is available.