Leadership Retreat: After an intense professionally facilitated two-
day team-building and problem-solving orientation in September,
the Leadership Academy meets monthly to explore issues and
resources in MetroWest from first-hand sources, and to engage in
discussions with policymakers, civic advocates, and experts in their
fields. Here is a sample of what an Academy curriculum includes:
Government : Discussion about local government with a panel of
MetroWest selectmen and Town Managers; a visit to the State House
to meet with members of the MetroWest delegation
Economy: Presentation by the MetroWest Economic Research Center
and discussions about regionalism with leaders of 495/MW Partnership
and the MW Regional Collaborative.
Education: A tour of KeefeTechnical High School and a discussion of
vocational education with the principal and superintendent, and a tour
of Ashland High School, built as part of the "green schools" program.
Housing: Discussion of affordable housing initiatives and issues with
state and local housing experts; a visit to local affordable housing
Arts and Culture: A guided tour of The Danforth Museum of Art and
a discussion about the "creative economy" with local and state experts
Justice System: A tour of the MA women’s prison, MCI-Framingham,
and a meeting with its Superintendent; and a conversation with local
public safety chiefs
Environment: A visit to Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary and Natick
Community Organic Farm and discussions with their Directors
Leadership & Team building: A simulated space mission at the
Christa McAuliffe Challenger Center
Community Service Class Projects:
Each Leadership Academy program day includes time set aside for the
class to work on a service project that will have a positive impact on
the community. The team members get hands-on experience in every
aspect of creating a community-based initiative that will be
implemented by the end of the program year.
This year the Leadership Academy includes a new addition to the
monthly curriculum,"Positive Leadership," a clear and useful approach
to leadership with a strong personal development component. It
focuses on 8 leadership capacities, such as, authenticity, purpose,
resilience, reason, community building, sponsorship and gratitude.
day team-building and problem-solving orientation in September,
the Leadership Academy meets monthly to explore issues and
resources in MetroWest from first-hand sources, and to engage in
discussions with policymakers, civic advocates, and experts in their
fields. Here is a sample of what an Academy curriculum includes:
Government : Discussion about local government with a panel of
MetroWest selectmen and Town Managers; a visit to the State House
to meet with members of the MetroWest delegation
Economy: Presentation by the MetroWest Economic Research Center
and discussions about regionalism with leaders of 495/MW Partnership
and the MW Regional Collaborative.
Education: A tour of KeefeTechnical High School and a discussion of
vocational education with the principal and superintendent, and a tour
of Ashland High School, built as part of the "green schools" program.
Housing: Discussion of affordable housing initiatives and issues with
state and local housing experts; a visit to local affordable housing
Arts and Culture: A guided tour of The Danforth Museum of Art and
a discussion about the "creative economy" with local and state experts
Justice System: A tour of the MA women’s prison, MCI-Framingham,
and a meeting with its Superintendent; and a conversation with local
public safety chiefs
Environment: A visit to Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary and Natick
Community Organic Farm and discussions with their Directors
Leadership & Team building: A simulated space mission at the
Christa McAuliffe Challenger Center
Community Service Class Projects:
Each Leadership Academy program day includes time set aside for the
class to work on a service project that will have a positive impact on
the community. The team members get hands-on experience in every
aspect of creating a community-based initiative that will be
implemented by the end of the program year.
This year the Leadership Academy includes a new addition to the
monthly curriculum,"Positive Leadership," a clear and useful approach
to leadership with a strong personal development component. It
focuses on 8 leadership capacities, such as, authenticity, purpose,
resilience, reason, community building, sponsorship and gratitude.
| The Leadership Academy meets for eight monthly program days plus a two-day orientation retreat. Here is a sample curriculum for the program year. |
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| BECOME A LEADERSHIP FELLOW Leadership MetroWest is accepting applications now for the Leadership Academy Class of 2012. Program begins Sept. 2011. For more information CLICK HERE or call 508-872-6161. |
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| Leadership MetroWest is proud that through the TD Charitable Foundation supports the Leadership Academy Class of 2012. |
