Through a series of sessions involving leadership skills, training modules, community issue exploration and group projects, NEL members will advance their proficiency and personal understanding of Nashville’s underlying dynamics. Programming will include:
• Training and skill-based learning
• Issue exploration
• Community event participation
• Exposure to senior leaders in our community

The NEL curriculum provides participants an opportunity to truly glean a better understanding of their motivation, styles and attitudes all of which impact their leadership capabilities. Through proven assessments and interactive exercises, each class member gains perspective not only about themselves but how to effectively communicate and motivate others.

Community leaders who have contributed their time and knowledge to this program include Martha Ingram, Ralph Shultz, Rob Briley, Janet Miller, Howard Gentry and many others. The 2007 schedule will consist of another impressive group of guest speakers.

CLASS SCHEDULE

The first session will take place from 9am – 1:30pm on the second Saturday in February
Feb 10 Session 1 – Orientation Retreat

The following sessions will take place from 6 – 8:30pm on Monday evenings
Feb 19      Session 2 –   Personal Values
Feb 26      Session 3 –   Nashville: Past, Present and Future
Mar 5        Session 4 –   Stimulating Creativity
Mar 12      Session 5 –   Communication: Creating Interest and Support
Mar 19      Session 6 –   Nashville Political Issues
Mar 26      Session 7 –   Creating Ownership
April 2       Session 8 –   Letting Go
April 9       Session 9 –   Developing Leadership in Others
April 16     Session 10 – Diversity
April 23     Session 11 – Culture and the Arts
April 30     Session 12 – Non-Profits and Their Needs
May 7       Session 13 – Wrap up, Mission Statements and Celebration

Location: Saturday Orientation: Keller Williams Realty, Green Hills Office
Monday Sessions: Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, Downtown Nashville

Cost: $200 per participant – limited to 25 people
Food and drink provided

Contact Info:

Adam H. Small                                     615.319.9393 (w)
Strategic Business Network, LLC        615.296.4036 (f)
2323 21st Ave. S, #308
Nashville, TN 37212                            adam@strategicbusinessnetwork.com