Leadership Waterloo Region’s core program includes eight Leadership Days, held from October to May, that bring the community into the classroom by examining the issues that affect our lives. These days also include skills workshops that provide an opportunity for our leaders to hone their skills. Recent programs have included a selection of the following:
Arts, culture & Innovation (in business and in the community)
Understanding Social Profit governance
Coaching and Mentoring
Community engagement
Engaging Diversity
Managing growth
Poverty and homelessness
Emotional Intelligence
Understanding and Leading Change
Leading and participating in teams
Managing Conflict
Planning and Project Management
Systems Theory
Relationship Building/Networking
Personal leadership awareness
In addition to the monthly Leadership Days, participants must attend two offsite weekend sessions - 2 days in September and 1 days in June. The off-site sessions are held on a Friday and Saturday in September and on a Friday in June. Please refer to the Program Dates page for more information!
