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Fire, pandemic interrupt leadership programs
Fire, pandemic interrupt
leadership programs
The Chamber’s Leadership Alexandria (LA) and Leadership Alexandria 2.0 programs were challenged in 2020.
The nine-month 2019-20 LA class had only one session left (a day-long trip to the metro) plus their graduation celebration when the pandemic abruptly halted programming. It was hoped the sessions could be completed during the summer, but the metro tour locations remained closed to the public throughout the summer and fall.
Because of the restrictions imposed by COVID19, the 2020-21 LA program was cancelled. It is hoped that the 2019-20 class will be able to complete their final sessions this spring and that programming with a new class will resume in the fall of 2021.
LA 2.0 meets monthly for four months. The January session went off without a hitch. The February session was February 25 – the day a fire destroyed a portion of our downtown. Several attendees were involved in that situation and therefore missed the class. COVID-19 restrictions caused the March and April classes to be halted. After a seven-month delay, the class was able to complete the final two sessions in the fall.
Due to current restrictions, a new LA 2.0 class will not be held this winter, but will be considered in the fall.
LA has been going strong for 28 years and aims to build a stronger community one leader at a time. The program is for individuals of any age serving in a leadership role or hoping to transition into a leadership role. Key takeaways of the nine-month program include insight into local history, business, education and government; personal growth and wellness; connections with other business professionals and more.
LA 2.0 teaches participants how to utilize leadership tools, clarify communication, overcome challenges, achieve work/life balance and more while gaining insight into how their leadership impacts the future of the community.
For more information, call (320) 763-3161.
Leadership Alexandria is an excellent program for anyone interested in learning more about our great community while developing leadership skills with like-minded individuals. The program combines hands on experience and personal interaction with other leaders. Derek Holt, Bell Bank, Class of 2020
More than 650 leaders have graduated from Leadership Alexandria
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