HOW TO APPLY

Click here for a RWL 2012 Application

Please type answers in the attached document. If you have the updated version of Adobe Acrobat you may insert your signature and submit your application via the "submit" button. If not, please print out the application, have it signed by your employer and email it to Lizzie Williams (williamsl@grandrapids.org) by the deadline. If you have any questions or complications please feel free to contact Lizzie at 616.771.0334. 

Applications are DUE by Friday, January 13th 2012

The 2012 class is limited to 12 individuals, and the program is offered at no cost. If selected 100% participation is expected. Only one participant per company will be chosen. 

PROGRAM DATES

Welcome & Introduction
[February 16, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

Leadership Legacies Immunity-to-Change Workshop
[March 13, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

Personal Brand & 1:1 Coaching
[April 10, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

Skill Building
What Every CEO Wants You To Know
[May 8, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

Nonprofit Board Certification
[June 12, 2012 | 1:00-5:00pm]

Gender Dynamics
[July 10, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

Ensuring Your Voice is Heard
[August 14, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

Personal Brand
[September 11, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

A Personal Perspective Focused on the RWL Themes
[October 9, 2012 | 2:00-5:00pm]

Community Projects
[November 15, 2012 | 7:30-9:00pm]

Questions?

Contact Lizzie Williams at 616.771.0334 or williamsl@grandrapids.org

The Rising Women Leaders program is designed for women ready to evolve into high impact community leaders. We will create an environment and provide tools to prepare these women to become effective, influential leaders in the community, and to sponsor the evolution of empowering women as leaders within their own organizations.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES 

• Development and expression of a strong personal brand
• Evolve leadership abilities through aquisition of measurable new skills
• Participation in a non-profit team project with measurable outcomes
• Non-profit board certification
• Prepared to serve on a community committee or board at the conclusion of the program
• Capacity to transfer learning to lead more effectively in their organization/careers
• An expanded network and learning from current successful community leaders
 

METHODOLOGIES
• Individual assessments and reflections
• Guest speakers facilitating large and small group discussions
• Community project team work sessions
• One to one and small group leadership coaching sesions
• Skills training

Participant Qualifications
• Open to self-evaluation and feedback
• Willing to invest significant time and effort into their personal growth and development
• Passionate about community service and leadership
• Supportive of their colleagues growth and success
• Initiative and desire to take actions out of their comfort zone

 CLICK HERE FOR THE RWL INFO SHEET

Rising Women Leaders is a program of: