Be a Part of Leadership Greater Little Rock

THE CHALLENGE

Leaders are not born; they are developed. Unfortunately, many people do not realize this fact. We take for granted the future of our area by simply assuming that the appropriate leadership talent will emerge to guide us whenever we need it.

There is no better program to serve as the training ground for our future leaders than Leadership Greater Little Rock (LGLR), an initiative of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce.The keys to Central Arkansas’ future are knowledgeable and skilled leaders who have an awareness and understanding of all facets of our community, including government, business, education, recreation, utilities, infrastructure, housing, health care, social services and more.

THE PURPOSE

Leadership Greater Little Rock is aimed at developing a network of competent leaders for present and future community needs. To meet this goal, LGLR seeks to:

• Identify and motivate individuals with leadership potential;
• Acquaint them with community needs, challenges and opportunities;
• Offer a forum of exchange on methods for dealing with community issues; and
• Challenge potential leaders to become involved with local issues and the process of decision making.

ACCOMPLISHING OUR OBJECTIVES

Leadership Greater Little Rock seeks to develop community leaders by training and informing participants on a wide array of local public policy issues and concerns. In-depth training sessions focus on these issues, exploring their background, origin and present-day status. The program covers a full slate of topics, including government, the area’s economy, education, social services and much more. The sessions combine lectures, tours, dialogue and interaction between speakers and participants.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum varies from year to year, but a typical year’s sessions include:

• Class Announcement/Reception
• Orientation/Retreat
• Leadership Challenge
• History
• Education
• Community
• Economic Development
• Government & Politics
• Military (Little Rock Air Force Base, Camp Robinson)
• Criminal Justice & Public Safety
• Health Care
• Quality of Life
• Graduation

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

1. Strongly professed interest and commitment to serve the metro Little Rock region beyond the training period.
2. Willingness to devote time to Leadership Greater Little Rock in terms of attendance and field projects during the training program.
3. An occupational commitment to remain in the Pulaski County area or little likelihood of transfer in the immediate future.
4. Community and/or civic service leadership as evidenced by the breadth and level of involvement in non-employment-related volunteer activities within the Pulaski County area or demonstration of interest in becoming more involved.
5. Demonstration of leadership skills and abilities on the job.
6. Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and a tendency to be proactive on issues of concern to the community.
7. Ability to make a substantive contribution to the program, both in terms of issues and projects, as well as networking with peers.
8. Financial and time commitment of applicant’s employer or sponsoring organization for applicant to participate in Leadership Greater Little Rock.
9. Applicants to LGLR may not participate simultaneously or concurrently with other local, regional or state leadership programs.
10. Must have lived or worked in the Pulaski County area for a minimum of one year.

Applications may be downloaded at LittleRockChamber.com. For more information, contact Judy Love at 501-377-6004 or JLove@LittleRockChamber.com.

Judy Love
Executive Director
Leadership Greater Little Rock