Leadership Academy

Developing community leadership

2023 - 2024 Registration is Open!

Academy Information

The Bay West Leadership Academy (BWLA) is geared towards bringing together emerging leaders from the area to develop meaningful skills, grow a professional network, and become more aware of Dickinson County and how to get involved.

Target Audience

Those interested in developing leadership skills and becoming involved in the community
Emerging young talent
Mid-level employees looking to advance their leadership skills

Cost

$1,200/Person (Payment due in October)

The Program Includes

Eight workshops running October 2023 through May 2024. Each workshop is three-hours in length centered on key learning outcomes
- This includes a DiSC Assessment
Seven community presentations on Dickinson County
Eight lunches centered on discussion and building a professional network.
Admission to the 2024 Leadership Conference in May
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Important Dates

Deadline to apply (no payment due): October 2, 2023
Accepted applicants will be notified: October 6, 2023
Final registration & payment must be completed prior to: October 9, 2023

Any questions or concerns on this program can be directed to Michele%20Campbell

2023-2024 Schedule

Session 1: Kick Off/Personal Mastery

Thursday, October 19, 2023
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CT)

Introductions / Ice Breaker Exercise
Head shots
Lunch
Workshop on Personal Mastery including DiSC assessment:
- What kind of leader am I?
- What are my strengths/weaknesses?
- How should I communicate with other personality types?
Community Topic: Tour of the Cornish Pump and history of the community

Session 2: Project Management: The Value of Doing

Thursday, November 2, 2023
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)

Workshop on Doing:
- The ability to get things done
- To get others to accomplish things together
- The willingness to choose and to make decisions
Community Topic: Culture + Getting Involved

Session 3: Difficult Conversations

Thursday, December 7, 2023
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)

Workshop on Difficult Conversations:
- Challenges and desired outcomes
- Choosing the right time and place, using appropriate language, being absolutely clear
- Avoiding condescension and criticism
- Role playing
Community Topic: Local Economy

Session 4: Interpersonal Communications

Thursday, January 4, 2024
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)

Workshop on Interpersonal Communications:
- Your pitch
- Role of communication in personal and professional success
- Appropriate communication strategies
- The responsibility of communicating as a leader
Community Topic: Local Government

Session 5: External Communications: Your Brand

Thursday, January 18, 2024
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)

Workshop on External Communications:
- Understanding your brand and the impact it has on you as a leader
- How to prepare and give an interview
Community Topic: Local Education - Tour of the DIISD Tech Center

Session 6: Innovation

Thursday, February 8, 2024
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)

Workshop on Innovation
Community Topic: Local Healthcare

Session 7: Technical Skills: Writing for Business

Thursday, March 7, 2024
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)

Workshop on Technical Skills
- Produce coherent sentences that quickly get to the point
- Apply simple, effective tips for proper grammar, usage and punctuation
- Select the appropriate grammar to suit the business situation
Community Topic: Human Services

Session 8: Servant Leadership

Thursday, April 4, 2024
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT)

Workshop on Servant Leadership
- What is servant leadership?
- How can you implement this style in any role?
- How does culture play into servant leadership?
Wrap up of program