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What It Is All About
Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) combines leadership skill building with community education. During the nine-month program, participants get a bird’s-eye view of the issues facing the community, begin developing the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. Leadership Eau Claire™ is unlike other programs because it provides a catalyst for community vision and change – it builds a better tomorrow for all of us.
Selection Criteria
Potential participants of Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) are asked to complete an application and attend a group interview session. LEC Executive Committee will select up to 45 participants on the basis of community interests, accomplishments, experience and ability to assume expanded community responsibility. Since the number of appointments to LEC is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.
Not more than two candidates per company will be selected to participate each year. Participants will be notified of acceptance in mid-July. No tuition is due before acceptance.
Commitment Criteria
Applicants must have the full support of the organization or corporation they represent. To graduate from Leadership Eau Claire™, participants must:
Tuition
The program costs a fraction of what other seminars cost and includes 10 days of training. It is an investment with proven results. The cost of the program may be covered by employers or jointly by employers and employees. Tuition covers all fees associated with the program including meals, transportation, materials and accommodations for the retreat. Chamber members receive a discount. Tuition for the Leadership Eau Claire™ Program is $1,500 for Chamber members and $1,700 for non-Chamber members.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of partial scholarships may be available to individuals or otherwise unable to provide tuition. Scholarships are provided by LEC alumni and friends.
How the Program Works
Participants attend a two-day opening retreat, seven one-day sessions and a closing retreat over a nine-month period.
Sessions
The eight one-day sessions are held on the third or fourth Thursday each month from September through May from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 2022 program dates and topics are as follows:
Click here for a list of this year's LEC class participants.
Retreats
The program begins with an overnight retreat in northern Wisconsin where attendees participate in a number of networking and team-building activities designed to demonstrate the dynamics of effective leadership. It concludes with a closing retreat where participants give a presentation to other class members on their group projects.
What Participants Will Gain
Many graduates find that this training taps something in them that they didn’t know existed. Today, they are contributing to vital areas of the community including public office, business, arts, social services and community civic organizations.
Participants will gain from Leadership Eau Claire™:
What Employers Will Gain
Many employers derive multiple benefits from their investment in Leadership Eau Claire™. Often the involvement of their employees in LEC paves the way for future cooperative efforts.
The valuable training benefits employers in many ways. Leadership Eau Claire™:
Group Projects
Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) participants are required to participate in a group project. The class is divided into teams, which throughout the year work with a community non-profit organization to complete a service project. The process is monitored by the LEC Executive Committee. Download a list of group projects.
What It Is All About
Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) combines leadership skill building with community education. During the nine-month program, participants get a bird’s-eye view of the issues facing the community, begin developing the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. Leadership Eau Claire™ is unlike other programs because it provides a catalyst for community vision and change – it builds a better tomorrow for all of us.
Selection Criteria
Potential participants of Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) are asked to complete an application and attend a group interview session. LEC Executive Committee will select up to 45 participants on the basis of community interests, accomplishments, experience and ability to assume expanded community responsibility. Since the number of appointments to LEC is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.
Not more than two candidates per company will be selected to participate each year. Participants will be notified of acceptance in mid-July. No tuition is due before acceptance.
Commitment Criteria
Applicants must have the full support of the organization or corporation they represent. To graduate from Leadership Eau Claire™, participants must:
- Attend the opening retreat.
- Have no more than one unexcused absence.
- Participate in a group project.
Tuition
The program costs a fraction of what other seminars cost and includes 10 days of training. It is an investment with proven results. The cost of the program may be covered by employers or jointly by employers and employees. Tuition covers all fees associated with the program including meals, transportation, materials and accommodations for the retreat. Chamber members receive a discount. Tuition for the Leadership Eau Claire™ Program is $1,500 for Chamber members and $1,700 for non-Chamber members.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of partial scholarships may be available to individuals or otherwise unable to provide tuition. Scholarships are provided by LEC alumni and friends.
How the Program Works
Participants attend a two-day opening retreat, seven one-day sessions and a closing retreat over a nine-month period.
Sessions
The eight one-day sessions are held on the third or fourth Thursday each month from September through May from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 2022 program dates and topics are as follows:
- Opening Retreat: Wednesday August 25 - Thursday August 26, 2021
- Agriculture & Environment Day: Thursday September 23, 2021
- Government & Law Day: Thursday October 21, 2021
- Arts & Tourism Day: Thursday November 11, 2021
- Media & Culture Day: Thursday December 9, 2021
- Volunteerism & Human Services Day: Thursday January 13, 2022
- Education Day: Thursday February 10, 2022
- Health & Quality of Life Day: Thursday March 17, 2022
- Business & Industry Day: Thursday April 14, 2022
- Weather Contingency Day (use if needed): Thursday May 5, 2022
- Leadership Eau Claire™ Graduation Day: Thursday May 26, 2022
Click here for a list of this year's LEC class participants.
Retreats
The program begins with an overnight retreat in northern Wisconsin where attendees participate in a number of networking and team-building activities designed to demonstrate the dynamics of effective leadership. It concludes with a closing retreat where participants give a presentation to other class members on their group projects.
What Participants Will Gain
Many graduates find that this training taps something in them that they didn’t know existed. Today, they are contributing to vital areas of the community including public office, business, arts, social services and community civic organizations.
Participants will gain from Leadership Eau Claire™:
- A far greater understanding and perspective of the community.
- Knowledge of their personal strategies and how to utilize them.
- Improved leadership skills.
- Improved decision-making skills.
- A new network of professionals.
- Enhanced confidence.
- Unparalleled learning opportunities.
- A passion to improve our community.
- Instills community trusteeship understanding.
What Employers Will Gain
Many employers derive multiple benefits from their investment in Leadership Eau Claire™. Often the involvement of their employees in LEC paves the way for future cooperative efforts.
The valuable training benefits employers in many ways. Leadership Eau Claire™:
- Builds leaders that contribute to their organizations.
- Identifies employees’ strengths and how to work well with others.
- Provides professional networking opportunities.
- Helps employees develop greater personal vision.
- Offers exposure for companies.
- Reinforces skills and imparts knowledge to participants.
- Improves employees’ vision for “big picture” thinking.
- Provides a package of cost-effective, efficient training.
- Enhances problem-solving skills.
Group Projects
Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) participants are required to participate in a group project. The class is divided into teams, which throughout the year work with a community non-profit organization to complete a service project. The process is monitored by the LEC Executive Committee. Download a list of group projects.
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