Program

Since 2000, nearly 200 individuals have participated in the Leadership Miami County program.  Class sessions focus on leadership traits, challenges and opportunities of Miami County through comprehensive exposure to a variety of topics pertinent to our communities, county, and state. Our brochure (pdf) explains in more detail about the program.

Program Dates

All class sessions met on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Session leadership and area topics are subject to change.

Oct 11, 2011 - Opening Reception-5:30

Nov 13-15, 2011 - KCLI Summit at Hyatt Wichita

A requirement of this class is attendance at the annual 3-day leadership development summit in Wichita. The summit is composed of general sessions and customized breakout sessions to facilitate individual and small-group development. The cohort will begin the team-building process. Hotel and food is covered by sponsorships.

Dec 7, 2011 - Session I - Performing Communities, Class Expextations/Project Learning, Working, and Thinking Styles Education

Jan 11, 2012 - Session II - Visions, Health and Human Services

Feb 8, 2012 - Session III - Consensus and Collaboration Government

Mar 14, 2012 - Session IV - Topeka Capital Trip

Apr 11, 2012 - Session V - Leaders for Change

Apr 25, 2012 - Leadership Graduation, Social- 5:30 p.m.

 Application Process

Application information and forms are available at www.leadershipmiamicounty.org OR at many businesses, chamber of commerce, and government agencies in the county. Application deadline is Friday, September 23, 2011

Selection of approximately 20 participants for Leadership XI Miami County will be completed by Friday, September 30, 2011 or earlier:

Send application and payment to:
Nellie Brandt
706 S. Pearl
Paola, KS 66071
785.614.2015 or FAX 913.755.7018
nelliebrandt@hotmail.com

Cost

Tuition for the Leadership XI Miami County program is $250.  Scholarships, based on need, may be awarded to potential leaders for the Leadership XI Miami County class.

 Leadership X Miami County Photo with
the Governor Topeka, KS March 2011