Leadership Manhattan

2021 Leadership Manhattan Class photo, meet the class!

Session	Date	Title	Location
Get Acquainted Dinner	January 11, 2021	Class Dinner	Manhattan
I	January 12, 2021	Orientation	Manhattan
Welcome Reception	January 12, 2020	Welcome Reception	Manhattan
II	January 26, 2021	Local Government-City Functions	Manhattan
III	February 10, 2021*
III	February 11, 2021	State Government	Topeka
IV	February 23, 2021	Community and Town Gown Relations	Manhattan
V	March 9, 2021	Civic Engagement – Community Awareness	Manhattan
VI	March 23, 2021	Education	Manhattan
VII	April 6, 2021	Development and Industry	Manhattan
Graduation	April 15, 2021	Graduation	Manhattan

Goals

Identify potential business and community leaders, motivate them to become part of Leadership Manhattan
Provide these leaders with an awareness of the issues and opportunities facing the community
Expand and sharpen leadership skills and techniques
Facilitate ongoing communication and engagement among emerging and established leaders within the community
Encourage these trained and informed leaders to increase their involvement in local community affairs by matching skills and interests to existing goals

Increased source of quality leaders for the Manhattan area
Access to quality leadership training program that benefits participants, their employers and community
Assist potential leaders to develop, match their skills and interests with needs of the community
Improved communications network among civic, business, social and educational leaders
Leadership base with broadened perspective to more effectively guide the community into its future