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Leadership Portland program

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Leadership Portland was created by the Portland Business Alliance to provide individuals from its member firms with the skills and understanding necessary for future leadership positions with companies, civic organizations and government in the Portland region. Leadership Portland refines and develops leadership skills through participation in interactive exercises and a challenging curriculum. Class participants will gain an understanding of how the community works and issues that challenge the economic growth and stability of the region. Applications for the class are available online in January. The class is selected in May and the program begins with a reception in the fall. Participants attend classes one day per month from October through May and there is a ceremony in June.

The application deadline for participation in the Leadership Portland program has past. All applications are now being reviewed and participants will be notified of acceptance no later than May 16, 2008.

View the Class of 2008.

For a list of past graduates, click here.

Class Projects

The community impact projects are a major component of Leadership Portland. Teams identify a need within the community, align themselves with a community partner and produce a project that results in the betterment of the community.

View the Class of 2007 Class Projects.

Objectives

• Build knowledge and insight on major issues facing the Portland community and region.
• Provide a forum for candid discussion of those issues.
• Define and build the core values necessary for successful leadership.
• Stimulate critical and creative thinking to develop initiatives that address the needs of the business community, the broader community and the region.
• Define and build the core values necessary for successful leadership.
• Prepare future leaders for the community.

Class Selection Criteria

A selection committee chooses participants based on a completed application and references submitted by the applicant. The program seeks representation from a cross-section of the Portland business community taking into consideration sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, size and type of business, non-profit status, etc. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to their potential for leadership, would contribute to the overall diversity of the class. Participants must have a commitment to community service and civic involvement. Class size is limited to 36 participants. It is not unusual for the Alliance to receive many more applications than there are places in the class.

Requirements for participation:

1. Because the class is built on participation and group dynamics attendance is required at the two-day retreat, the eight education days (8 am–5 pm) and graduation. Missing days or partial days may result in dismissal without refund.
2. Completion of a community service project.
3. Applicants must have the full support of their employer as evidenced by their signature on the application.

Application Process:

• Send in a completed application by Thursday, April 24, 2008. Include:
  • A letter of recommendation from your employer and a sponsor or community leader.
  • Two business cards.

2008 Program Schedule

• Opening Retreat: September 19 - 20, 2007
• Welcoming Reception: September 25, 2007
  sponsored by Leadership Portland Alumni Association
• Program Days
  • Law, Justice & Public Safety: Thursday, October 11, 2007
  • Portland: Power Influence & Leadership:
    Thursday, November 8, 2007 - sponsored by Regence
  • Cultural Arts & The Creative Economy: Thursday, December 13, 2007
    sponsored by Daily Journal of Commerce/Commerce magazine
  • Education: Thursday, January 10, 2008
  • Building Sustainable Communities: Thursday, February 14, 2008
    sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.
  • State Government & Public Policy: Thursday, March 13, 2008
    sponsored by Melvin Mark Companies
  • Healthcare & Human Services Thursday, April 10, 2008
    sponsored by Regence
    
  • Business & Economic Development: May 8, 2008
    sponsored by Right Management
• Graduation: June 5, 2008
  sponsored by NW Natural

Questions? Contact Monica Stewart by calling 503.552.6775.

Alumni Association

The goal of the Leadership Portland Alumni Association is to provide opportunitiesto individuals who have graduated from the Leadership Portland program or fellow leadership programs to continue to refine their leadership skills and contribute to the community.

The Alumni Association will serve four core purposes:

1. to support the Leadership Portland program
2. to provide ongoing opportunities for networking among graduates
3. to provide continuing education for graduates
4. to undertake activities benefiting the community.

There are nine officers for the association who meet monthly and are responsible for recruiting new members, coordinating outreach activities and planning alumni programs and events. The Alumni Association coordinates four functions a year for the alumni, two continuing education and two social events. For more information, please contact the Program Director, at leadershipportland@portlandalliance.com.