PURPOSE

Leadership Utah is a program designed by the Salt Lake Chamber to provide opportunities for business leaders to learn more about the challenges facing the community. It is ideal for those who are interested in becoming involved, who want to gain the tools to make more informed decisions, and who want to improve their leadership abilities.

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Leadership Utah introduces participants to the crucial issues and top leaders in the community. Experts on public issues and community problems explore the issues and problems and discuss their potential solutions. Lectures, discussions, and field trips make up the format of the sessions.

 

Leadership Utah is a year-long program that begins in September and continues through June. The schedule features ten monthly, day-long sessions.

 

Each topic is examined in-depth by experts in that particular field. Participants are given access to vast amounts of data, information, and resources, which are compiled in a well-organized, well-developed format. Much of the information acquired by participants is not available or accessible through other sources.

 

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

A diverse group of individuals will be selected to take part in Leadership Utah, including representatives from both the private sector and the public sector. Candidates must currently hold middle- or upper-level management positions within their organizations. A maximum of 50 people will be admitted to the program.

 

A confidential selection committee will evaluate all applications. The written application will be the sole basis for selection.

 

Each candidate will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Those accepted must agree to attend 80 percent of all scheduled activities in order to graduate. 

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The quality of a community’s future is determined by the quality of its public and private sector leadership. If a community is seriously interested in trying to change things from the way they are to what they should be, it will begin with a firm commitment to seriously analyze its problems and to identify, educate, train, and support a team of public and private sector community leaders to attack those problems. Without that commitment, a community cannot develop the intelligent, creative, and energetic local leadership network that is essential for the community to achieve its full potential.

 

The Salt Lake Chamber has made a commitment to the quality of the area’s future. Leadership Utah was formed in 1984 and began its first training program in January 1985. The Chamber is dedicated to provide the necessary direction to establish, train, and support a network of aware and knowledgeable citizens ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing society.

 

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The fee for each participant who is accepted into Leadership Utah is $1,500 for members in good standing with the Salt Lake Chamber. For those who are not chamber members the fee is $2,000. The fee is to be paid in full prior to the first session. This tuition covers the cost of meals, transportation, activities, materials, and program administration.

 

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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

A strong commitment to the program is necessary if individuals are to benefit fully from the Leadership Utah experience. Participants are requested to attend all of the scheduled sessions and activities. Participants are required to attend 80 percent of all scheduled activities in order to graduate.

    * September 16, 2011 - Orientation and Leadership (individual and class photo's will be taken during lunch)

    * October 14, 2011 - Health Care

    * November 18, 2011 - Crime & Homeland Security

    * December 16, 2011 - Community Service

    * January 20, 2012 - Education

    * February 24, 2012- Government

    * March 16, 2012 - Arts, Sports & Entertainment

    * April 20, 2012 - Environment & Infrastructure

    * May 17, 2012 (This is a Thursday) - Economic Development & Tourism

    * June 15, 2012 - Religion & Culture

    * June 26, 2012 - Graduation Luncheon

This may change slightly.  A final version of the schedule will be sent with the acceptance letter and invoice.

 

NOTE: Two hours of absence from any session constitutes a "half-credit" for the session. Any additional hours missed constitute a "no-credit" for the session.