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Leadership Waukesha

 

"To provide the tools, processes and inspiration necessary to develop and enhance leadership skills that will empower participants to assume effective leadership roles in our community and further their careers."

Now in our 22nd year of providing leadership development for Waukesha County!

To learn more, download the Leadership Waukesha brochure. If you wish to apply, download the application and return to Mary Baer at mbaer@waukesha.org. Applications are due by August 2, 2010.

Leadership Waukesha classes begin on Monday, August 30, 2010 and will meet every other Monday from 3:25 - 7:00 p.m. During this time, participants will enhance their leadership skills and learn ways to use these skills in professional and volunteer capacities.

Core Values:
  • Professional Growth
  • Personal Growth
  • Integrity
  • Diversity
  • Commitment
  • Collaboration

Benefits:
Leadership Waukesha benefits are as diverse as the participants themselves.  Graduates list enhanced communications skills, a spark in creativity, thinking outside the box, and exposure to future business trends as the leading reasons why they consider the program exceptional.

The goal of Leadership Waukesha is to prepare men & women who live or work in the greater Waukesha County area for positions of leadership in their business and their community.

Class Members Gain:

  • An inclusive network of colleagues and resources
  • A broad understanding of local, regional and statewide issues
  • An enhanced confidence in personal leadership skills
  • A unique coaching opportunity to assess personal effectiveness

 Participants Also Receive:

  • The opportunity to work with professionals
  • Tours of innovative area businesses
  • Presentations by recognized leaders
  • Networking and peer development
  • A chance to work on community projects
  • History, economy and culture of the region

 Employers/Sponsors Gain:

  • Employees connected to a diverse network of dynamic leaders
  • Staff energized and motivated to apply program information to organizational situations
  • Leaders prepared to move their companies and organizations forward

 *Class Topics:

  • Orientation to Leadership/An Area Historical Perspective
  • Building Teamwork & Trust: Keys to Building a Leadership Team
  • Communication & Personality Assessments
  • Project Management/Community Projects
  • Local Governments/School Boards/Current Political Issues Grassroots Leadership
  • Volunteerism/Involvement with Passion
  • Leadership Strength Analysis
  • Developing Cultural Competence/Diversity
  • Generational Differences in Leadership
  • Leadership Beyond the Board Room
  • Workforce Communication
  • Management vs. Leadership
  • Regional Issues
  • Living as a Leader
  • WMC Business Day in Madison 
  • Ethics/Dimensions of Leadership
  • Robert's Rules of Order
Leadership Waukesha Co-Facilitators:
Sally Furlong - The PrivateBank  
Lynn Revoy - Community Volunteer 

Leadership Waukesha Steering Committee: 
Chairman Desiree Allen - Associated Bank
Elizabeth Amaya - Waukesha State Bank
Mary Baer - Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce 
Emily Hepburn - Waukesha State Bank  
Suzanne Kelley - Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce  
Carolyn Hahn - Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce
Lyn Schultz - ProHealth Care 
Ken Walter - Home Team Inspection

For more information on Leadership Waukesha please contact the Chamber at 262.542.4249.



Tuition:
Leadership Waukesha is a non-profit leadership development program funded by tuition and fees. Tuition of $1000 for Chamber members, $1250 for non-Chamber members covers speaking fees, program materials and other expenses. It is recommended that the student pay $100 of the $1000 fee to demonstrate a commitment to the program. Participants are responsible for individual transportation.

Partial scholarships for non-profit candidates are available. Contact the Waukesha Chamber for guidelines at 262.542.4249.







Congratulations to Leadership Waukesha XXI!

Leadership Waukesha, a program dedicated to growing men and women who live and work in the greater Waukesha County area, graduated its twenty-first class on Monday, May 3rd, 2010.

The Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce has established Leadership Waukesha as an outstanding leadership development program. Effective leadership is a key element in any successful community.  Continually developing and encouraging the participation of new leaders is essential in developing fresh ideas and perspectives and ensuring a continuity of leaders for the future. The Leadership Waukesha program is said to be a contributor to the success of over 300 area leaders who are Leadership Waukesha graduates.

The class is adapted every year to reflect the changing needs and trends of today’s business world. One need only take a glance at the class topics to realize the personal and professional value of Leadership Waukesha. The seven month course concluded with presentations and an elegant dinner at Weissgerber's Seven Seas Restaurant in Hartland.

Leadership Waukesha XXI Graduates include (reference to photo below, left to right):

Back Row: Jodi Brunner, elements therapeutic massage; Kate Pillman, Waukesha County Emergency Planning; Scott Hedding, ProHealth Care; Kevin Rice, City of Waukesha Police Department; Nate DeBaun, The Schroeder Group, S.C., Attorneys At Law; Kelsey DeMarais, Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce; Ginger Ramos, Integrated College Planning; Mary Baer, Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce – LW Class Facilitator; Joe Weitzer, Waukesha County Technical College; Mimi Pfitzinger, ProHealth Care; Sally Furlong, The PrivateBank – LW Class Facilitator; Carla Bodway, Waukesha State Bank; Trish Hornburg, Waukesha County Technical College; Rosanne McGuire, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast, Elizabeth Amaya, Waukesha State Bank; Jean Frelka, We Energies; Stephanie Riesch-Knapp, R&R Insurance Services, Inc.; Lorna Schaefer, RF Technologies; Jennifer Andrews, City of Waukesha; Jen Taylor, Waukesha County Technical College-VISTA; Kara Schroeder, Aurora Health Care; Mike Kinateder, Kinateder Masonry, Inc.

Front Row: Megan Wurz, Country Springs Hotel; Ruth Ann Kintop, Weldall Mfg., Inc.; Karen Richards, Waukesha Business Improvement District; Mark Gorski, Judson & Associates S.C.



One way that the class incorporates community service is through group projects with local non-profit organizations. This year’s projects included “City of Waukesha Economic Development Marketing Tool” with the City of Waukesha, “Hunger is Universal” with the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, “City of Waukesha Strategic Plan Goal #7” with the City of Waukesha, “Dental Clinic Outreach to Patients and Referral Sources” with Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic, “Movin' On UP” with Easter Seals Waukesha Center, "Community Shredding Day" with the Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce and "Second Chance Partners for Education Student Leadership Council" with Second Chance Partners for Education.

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Waukesha County
Chamber of Commerce
2717 N. Grandview Blvd.
Suite 204
Waukesha, WI 53188
tel. 262.542.4249
fax. 262.542.8068