LEAD Bourbon County Program

A program designed to develop and engage the leadership skills of potential and current leaders through exposing participants to diverse aspects of our local community. The program includes 9-sessions that run from September to May. Sessions are the second Thursday of the month (8am to 4:30pm) and held at various locations throughout Bourbon County, with Mercy Hospital as the main site.

Tuition
The tuition is $325 plus a $50 materials fee; fee includes all meals.
Registration forms & tuition due to the Chamber of Commerce by August 18, 2017 231 E. Wall Street Fort Scott, Kansas 66701
*Checks should be made payable to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

Session Dates
Session 1 Thursday September 14 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Diagnose the Situation:  Adaptive vs. Technical - Understand the Process Challenges

Session 2 Thursday October 12 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Diagnose the Situation:  Explore & Test Multiple Interpretations

Session 3 Thursday November 9 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Manage Self:  Know Your Strengths, Vulnerabilities and Triggers

Session 4 Thursday December 14 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Manage Self:  Get Used to Uncertainty and Conflict - Experiment Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Session 5 Thursday January 11 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Energize Others:  Engage Unusual Voices - Work Across Factions

Session 6 Thursday February 8 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Energize Others:  Create a Trustworthy Process

Session 7 Thursday March 8 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Intervene Skillfully:  Raise the Heat - Make Conscious Choices

Session 8 Thursday April 12 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Intervene Skillfully:  Hold to Purpose

Session 9 Thursday May 10 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*
Wrap up and Graduation - What's Next?
A graduation celebration will follow the last session.

*Includes attendance at Chamber Coffee