2010 Leadership Fairfield County
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Developing Community Leaders Exploring Regional Challenges |
Program Overview
Leadership Fairfield County is a professional
development program that broadens the skills and perspectives of
organizational leaders and provides the region with individuals who are
prepared to serve as catalysts for positive change. Established in 1992 by
the Business Council of Fairfield County, “Leadership” has served more than
300 executives from 80+ companies, non-profit organizations and government
agencies.
Each year, mid to senior level professionals are selected by their organizations to participate in this educational program. Class size is limited to 25. Participants receive exposure to the critical issues facing Fairfield County through on-site visits, moderated interaction with working professionals, lectures, discussion groups, and other leadership development activities. Participants are encouraged to actively engage presenters in dialogue and take advantage of their expertise by asking thoughtful and thought provoking questions.
Monthly sessions, beginning in April and concluding in November, last from three hours to a full day, with the majority running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All will be held on Fridays.
Sites visited will be in Stamford, Bridgeport, Newtown, Hartford and Norwalk and will include city halls, a transportation center, a waste water treatment facility, public and public charter schools, the State Capitol, a hospital, and a correctional facility, among others.
Program Benefits
Access. Connections. Solutions.
Program participants will not only deepen
their knowledge of Fairfield County and Connecticut - they will have a seat at
the table as the issues facing the state and the region are discussed, debated
and challenged. LFC’s interactive approach will strengthen the participant’s
ability to engage and make change in the communities they live and work.
Additionally, the LFC experience provides access to key subject leaders as
well as to professional peers, enhancing the participant’s own network.
Employers will see increased leadership and problem solving skills in their employees. Leadership Fairfield County helps identify key areas of corporate community involvement and strengthens the connection to issues critical to the region’s quality of life.
2010 Program Schedule
The program begins with an orientation session, followed by nine sessions held in subject-appropriate locations. The sessions focus on
the following topic areas:
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May 27 8:00am-10:00am |
Regional
Issues & Trends: An Introduction to Fairfield County Presenter: Christopher Bruhl, President & CEO, The Business Council of Fairfield County Program Agenda and Bio (pdf) |
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June 4 8:00am-1:00pm |
Connecticut
State Budget: Cut spending, raise taxes, or denial? Presenters: Michael J. Cicchetti, Deputy Secretary, Connecticut Office of Policy and Management; William Finch, Mayor, City of Bridgeport, CT Program Agenda and Bios (pdf) |
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June 18 8:00am-1:00pm |
Sustainability: Economic, Environmental and Social Imperative Presenters: Michael J. Cicchetti, Deputy Secretary, Connecticut Office of Policy and Management; William Finch, Mayor, City of Bridgeport, CT Program Agenda and Bios (pdf) |
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July 9 8:00am-1:00pm |
Infrastructure: Foundation for Growth or Cause for Decline? Presenters: Jeffrey Parker, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation; Lyle Wray, Executive Director, Capital Region Council of Governments; John Simone, President & CEO, Connecticut Main Street; State Representative J. Brendan Sharkey and Chair, Planning and Development Committee Program Agenda and Bios (pdf) |
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September 17 (all day) |
Education (PreK-12): Will our kids be able to compete? |
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October 1 8:00am-12:00noon Noon to 4:00pm |
Higher Education and Workforce Development: Global-local issues
Health care:
Cost, Quality & Access |
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October 15 9:00am-2:30pm |
Crime & Criminal Justice: Jail v. Yale |
| November 19 |
Our Cities: Assets, Needs and Opportunities |
| December 10 |
The Media, Public Opinion and Policy Making |
| December TBD | Graduation and Introduction to Alumni Network |
Application
and Tuition
To maximize individual participation, enrollment in the
Leadership Fairfield County will be limited to 25 people. Candidates should be selected according to their
leadership potential, their desire to learn more
about the region, and their interest in community service
roles.
Tuition for LFC is $2,950 per person for corporate participants, and $1,500 for participants from the non-profit and government sectors.
For further information about Leadership Fairfield County, please contact Tanya Court of The Business Council at (203) 359-3220 or by email.
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Business Council of Fairfield County
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Landmark Square, Suite 300
Stamford, CT 06901-2679
General Phone: (203) 359-3220
Fax: (203) 967-8294
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