Leadership Southside is the Dan River Region’s premiere leadership development program for the business, education, public, and nonprofit sectors.
Leaders from Danville and Pittsylvania County have been participating in this program for over 30 years to develop their leadership skills and strengthen their role as an individual, professional, and community member.
From equipping participants with the understanding of a leader’s role in developing and communicating a transformative vision for the future to teaching them how to manage themselves and others effectively through conflict situations, this program is designed to build an alliance of the finest leaders for present and future leadership needs in the region. As each individual’s capacity for growth increases, so does our region’s capacity for success.
PROGRAM CONTENT
Session topics include leading a team, conflict resolution, nonprofit board leadership, communication skills, crisis leadership, equitable leadership, presentation skills, purpose-driven leadership and transformational leadership. Throughout the program, participants will have access to several assessments, including CliftonStrengths, the Enneagram, and a 360 assessment, to learn more about their own leadership style. In January, participants will travel to Richmond for Chamber Day at the Capitol to hear from and engage with members of the General Assembly.
Through these sessions, participants will:
SCHEDULE
Leadership Southside is a 10-month program, typically meeting on the third Tuesday of each month from August through May. To avoid holiday schedules, the class will meet on the second Tuesday in November and December. Participants will graduate in May at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner.
Please see the application link below for the list of proposed dates for this year’s program.
TUITION
Tuition: $1399 per participant
Leadership Southside is a 10-month program with a value of over $15,000. This one-time tuition investment covers all programmatic and logistical costs, including the overnight trip to Richmond in January.
If a participant misses more than two sessions, they cannot graduate from the program. Please note that tuition is non-refundable.
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete the Leadership Southside Participant Application. Click the link below to access the Leadership Southside Participant Application. This year’s application timeline and program dates can be found on the application.
- Email your current résumé/CV to Rachel Covington at rcovington@dpchamber.org.
- Forward the Leadership Southside Employer Commitment Form to your supervisor for them to complete.The Employer Commitment Form is necessary so your employer can [1] provide a leadership recommendation and [2] confirm your commitment to the program. If you are self-employed, please complete the Employer Commitment Form yourself to indicate that you have the time to commit to the program.
Click the link below to access the Employer Commitment Form.
Only complete applications will be considered by the Leadership Southside Selection Committee.
QUESTIONS
The Chamber has contracted with Rachel Covington lead and facilitate this year’s Leadership Southside program.
If you have any questions, contact Rachel Covington at rcovington@dpchamber.org.
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