In December 1999, community leaders from northwest Missouri came together at Conception
Abbey to brainstorm about regional issues. One of the issues that came out of this forum was the need for leadership development on a regional scale. The group concluded that while there are many outstanding local leadership development programs in our communities and an excellent statewide program, there are no programs that address leadership development at the regional level.
As a result, Leadership Northwest MissouriSM was created to bring together up-and-coming leaders from throughout the region to hone their leadership skills, explore regional issues and gain a network of contacts throughout the region. Skills in the areas of communication, media relations, collaboration, coalition building, negotiation, and strategic planning are taught using a blend of classroom presentations and experiential exercises. In-depth examinations of such regional issues as workforce development, education, economic development, healthcare, infrastructure and the political process round out each program day. Sessions are held monthly in various communities throughout the region. Class members are selected based on their commitment to the region and leadership potential.
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Class of 2001 participants: W.C. Farmer, Paula Overfelt, Steve Schieber, Jack Vernon and Jason Helton |
Mission
To enhance leadership skills while cultivating regional awareness and instilling a sense of
responsibility for community and regional growth.
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