Community Leadership Application

To apply for the 2011-2012 Community Leadership program, please apply online. If you submit your application online, the $15 fee is waived.

If you choose to complete a printable application, it must include a $15 application fee payable to Leadership Lafayette.  You may submit the printable application by one of the following methods:

  1. Download the printable application
  2. Fax: (765) 269-5899
  3. E-mail: LLstaff@leadershiplafayette.org
  4. Mail: Leadership Lafayette,
    P.O. Box 6299,
    Lafayette, IN 47903-6299

Thank you for your interest in Leadership Lafayette!

What You Gain Print E-mail

Among the skills and knowledge you will enhance through hands-on learning and practical application are:

Visionary/Global Outlook

  • How to create a shared vision
  • How to lead positive change
  • The value of diversity
  • Ethical leadership and personal mission
  • Nonprofit board leadership and fundraising
  • Increased awareness of current issues in human services, education, government and the economy
  • Where and how you can apply your skills best in your career and your community

Interpersonal Communication

  • Learning styles and how you prefer to learn
  • Leadership styles, strengths and weaknesses of each.
  • Managing conflict and when and how to use various conflict resolution modes.

Group/Team Interaction

  • Creative problem-solving
  • How to create and sustain a collaboration
  • How to create a learning community
  • Creation of a local network with class members and presenters

What Your Employer Gains

Leadership Lafayette will prepare employees who are better equipped to lead positive change within their businesses, our community, and their own personal lives. As an employer you will experience an employee with potential for increased productivity, effectiveness, and growth potential through a cost effective professional development program.

What Your Community Gains

The Greater Lafayette area gains:

  • A corps of informed, concerned, and motivated citizens ready to address the challenges and opportunities the community faces
  • Prepared facilitative leaders who will participatein community affairs and who will strengthen our community
  • Preparation of additional future leaders, one of the eight action areas of the community Vision 2020