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"Leadership
Utah has afforded me many unique opportunities to network with
some of the most talented and dedicated people in Utah."
Juanita
Meske
Leadership Utah graduate
PURPOSE
Leadership
Utah is a program designed by the Salt Lake Chamber to provide
opportunities for business leaders to learn more about the
challenges facing the community. It is ideal for those who are
interested in becoming involved, who want to gain the tools to
make more informed decisions, and who want to improve their
leadership abilities.
Leadership
Utah broadens participants’ experiences by:
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Acquainting them with processes,
programs, and problems that currently exist within the
community
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Stimulating their interest in community
activities and encouraging their
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participation
in local affairs
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Providing access to a multitude of
community resources that cannot be gained elsewhere
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Familiarizing emerging leaders with one
another and with the community’s current business and civic
leadership
CURRICULUM
Leadership
Utah introduces participants to the crucial issues and top
leaders in the community. Experts on public issues and community
problems explore the issues and problems and discuss their
potential solutions. Lectures, discussions, and field trips make
up the format of the sessions.
Leadership
Utah is a year-long program that begins in September and
continues through June. The schedule features ten monthly,
day-long sessions.
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topic is examined in-depth by experts in that particular field.
Participants are given access to vast amounts of data,
information, and resources, which are compiled in a
well-organized, well-developed format. Much of the information
acquired by participants is not available or accessible through
other sources.
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CRITERIA
FOR SELECTION
A
diverse group of individuals will be selected to take part in
Leadership Utah, including representatives from both the private
sector and the public sector. Candidates must currently hold
middle- or upper-level management positions within their
organizations. A maximum of 45 people will be admitted to the
program.
A
confidential selection committee will evaluate all applications.
The written application will be the sole basis for selection.
Each
candidate will be evaluated on the following criteria:
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Educational background
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Work history and current position
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Demonstrated level of interest in the
community
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Aspirations to serve on boards, in other leadership roles in
the community, and in key positions in their own organization
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Strong likelihood of remaining in the area for at least five
years following completion of the program
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Full endorsement and support from their
employer
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Strong commitment to the program
Those
accepted must agree to attend 80 percent of all scheduled
activities in order to graduate.
ABOUT
LEADERSHIP UTAH
The
quality of a community’s future is determined by the quality
of its public and private sector leadership. If a community is
seriously interested in trying to change things from the way
they are to what they should be, it will begin with a firm
commitment to seriously analyze its problems and to identify,
educate, train, and support a team of public and private sector
community leaders to attack those problems. Without that
commitment, a community cannot develop the intelligent,
creative, and energetic local leadership network that is
essential for the community to achieve its full potential.
The
Salt Lake Chamber has made a commitment to the quality of the
area’s future. Leadership Utah was formed in 1984 and began
its first training program in January 1985. The Chamber is
dedicated to provide the necessary direction to establish,
train, and support a network of aware and knowledgeable citizens
ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing society.
TUITION
The
fee for each participant who is accepted into Leadership Utah is
$1,200 for members in good standing with the Salt Lake
Chamber. For those who are not chamber members the
fee is $1,500. The fee is to be paid in full prior to the first
session. This tuition covers the cost of meals, transportation,
activities, materials, and program administration.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS
A
strong commitment to the program is necessary if individuals are
to benefit fully from the Leadership Utah experience.
Participants are requested to attend all of the scheduled
sessions and activities. Participants are required to attend 80
percent of all scheduled activities in order to graduate.
The current schedule for the class of 2008 is as
follows:
- September 21, 2007
- October 19, 2007
- November 16, 2007
- December 14, 2007
- January 25, 2008
- February 22, 2008
- March 28, 2008
- April 18, 2008
- May 15, 2008 (This is a Thursday)
- June 20, 2008
- June 26, 2008 - Graduation Luncheon
This may change slightly. A final
version of the schedule will be sent with the acceptance letter and
invoice.
NOTE:
Two hours of absence from any session constitutes a
"half-credit" for the session. Any additional hours
missed constitute a "no-credit" for the session.
APPLICATION
Applications need to be
completed in their entirety or they will not be considered.
2007-2008 Leadership Utah Applications now being accepted
For more information contact:
Salt Lake Chamber
175 East 400 South, Suite 600
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801.328.5053
E-Mail:
leadershiputah@saltlakechamber.org
Leadership Utah
Purpose