About:
Leadership Madison is an educational program intended for Madison area citizens that have an interest in their communities, their leaders and institutions, and specific leadership opportunities. During the six-month program, participants will hear from area experts, tour places that make our community unique, participate in thought-provoking discussion and learn how and why decisions are made.
What does it take?
Participants must live in the Madison Area and work for a member of the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. They are expected to attend all sessions, graduation, and participate in a group project over the course of the program.
Purpose:
- Make Connections
- Community Awareness
- Networking
- Develop Leadership Skills
- Create a Sense of Purpose for Civic Involvement
The Leadership Madison Committee will select up to 12 area people that live or work in the Madison Area. Individuals that are not selected as one of the 12 participants will be added to a wait list.
Tuition:
Tuition for the Leadership Madison Program is $350 and non-refundable. Tuition covers all program costs including materials, speakers, graduation banquet, and Madison/DSU Hosts the Legislature. If selected for the program, the tuition fee must be paid in full by Friday, August 31st, 2022.
2022-23 Session Schedule:
August 30 - Discover Yourself | Mustang Seeds
September 13 - Project Planning & Time Management | Living Hope Church
September 27 - Working Together | MHS Board Room
October 11 - Local Government - City Commission Room
October 25 - Being an Effective Leader: Part 1 | East River Electric Power Coop
November 8 - Being an Effective Leader: Part 2 | DSU MadLabs
November 22 - Getting to Know Madison | Heartland Energy
December 6 - Getting to Know Madison | MHS Board Room
January 10 - Maintaining Company Culture/Hidden Bias | FirstLine Funding
January 24 - Volunteerism | The Depot
February 7 | Madison/DSU Hosts the Legislature: Trip to Pierre | ALL DAY
February 21st | GRADUATION
Class of 2022-2023
Committee Members
BoD Liaisons
Sarah Cronin | Signature Realty Group
Stacy Krusemark | Dakota State University