2009-10 Program

Schedule

The Greater Mankato Leadership Institute is a comprehensive nine-month program running 1-2 day long sessions each month from September, 2009 - May, 2010:

  9/2009     The Leadership Challenge (Day 1) and Team Leadership (Day 2)

10/2009     Greater Mankato in the Global Marketplace

11/2009     Charting Your Future

12/2009     Balancing Priorities

  1/2010     Technology & Communications

  2/2010     Public Policy for Effective Advocacy (Day 1) and Leadership at the State Capital (Day 2)

  3/2010     Ethical Leadership

  4/2010     Managing a Diverse Workplace

  5/2010     Community Engagement

Application

To apply for the 2009-10 Greater Mankato Leadership Institute class, complete the following by June, 2010:

1. Send a Signed Leadership Institute Commitment Form filled out by you and your employer to Greater Mankato Growth, 1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100, Mankato, MN 56001 or Fax it to 507.345.4451.
2. Complete the online Application Form, which will include an up to 200 word biography, up to 300 word description of your leadership qualities and goals and two support letters (only one of which can come from your employer).

Pricing & Payment Policy

Tuition for the entire nine month program is $1,375 for Greater Mankato Growth members (average of $125 per session). Tuition for non-members is $1,650 (average of $150 per session). Tuition covers all program costs, including materials, meals, as well as transportation and lodging for the two day February 2010 session.  Full tuition must be paid by August 31, 2009.  If a registered class member must withdraw from the program, Greater Mankato Growth requires notice in writing four days prior to the starting date. With proper notification, every reasonable effort will be made to fill the opening with another participant and refund the withdrawing member's tuition. However, if the slot cannot be filled, no refund will be given.