OUR PROGRAMS
Leadership Columbus Signature Program
A ten month experience designed to give participants the tools they need to become active and influential leaders in the community.
The program is a balanced combination of retreats, seminars and small group projects. In September, a two day retreat helps participants focus on their personal leadership style and skills. The retreat is complemented by 9 monthly program days that focus on the significant challenges to the Central Ohio region. Issues covered include the economy, diversity, the justice system, public education and human and social service issues.
Sample Curriculum Year
| September | |
| Opening Retreat | Facilitated by the Center for Creative Leadership |
| October | |
| History |
Review of local history of Columbus |
| November | |
| Human Needs |
Health and human services system |
| December | |
| SimSoc |
Professionally facilitated simulation of society and its issues |
| January | |
| Diversity |
Explores issues relevant to diversity - race, gender, class, ageism, disability, sexual orientation, etc. |
| February | |
| Criminal Justice System |
County and city structure and the local justice system |
| March | |
| Quality of Life |
Components that comprise the fabric of quality of life in our community |
| April | |
| Education |
Examination of Columbus Public Schools and its importance for all Central Ohio residents |
| May | |
| Community Trusteeship |
Intimate interviews with prominent community leaders |
| June | |
| Graduation |
Presentation of Group Project results |
FOCUS Columbus Two and One-Half Day Orientation Program
FOCUS Columbus gives participants an overview and “insider’s view” of Greater Columbus and potential community leadership opportunities for involvement. This program is ideal for individuals who want to become engaged with the civic agenda. It is also ideal for relocating executives and their spouses or partners who want to “hit the ground running” and become involved quickly in helping shape and direct the future of our community.
Program Highlights
Through FOCUS Columbus, participants
- gain an historical perspective of Columbus
- explore Columbus as the Capital City
- learn about local urban education
- discover the artistic side of Columbus - from theatres to galleries
- learn about economic development and the business community
- explore social service demands and responses
- meet with established community leaders and trustees