Leadership Southeast Georgia Calls For Nominations for 2019 Leadership Training Program
(SAVANNAH, GA) Leadership Southeast Georgia, a leadership development program for professionals in a 10-county coastal region, is calling for nominations for its 2019 training course.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 3.
The program fosters relationships among leaders in the region and teaches conflict resolution, self-awareness and critical thinking to improve business and communication skills.
“This program attracts seasoned civic and business leaders from communities throughout Coastal Georgia as well as those who are poised to step into leadership positions across a variety of industries,” said Lee Beckmann, Manager of Governmental Affairs at the Georgia Ports Authority, a graduate of LSEGA and chairman of the board of directors.
“We consider many factors during the selection process to ensure that each class reflects the diversity of the region we serve,” Beckmann said.
Applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by Leadership Southeast Georgia alumni or community leaders. Residents of Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties are eligible. Nominations should be submitted on the Leadership Southeast Georgia website, www.lsega.com.
The selection process is competitive and ensures a diverse mix of members from each county, culture, race and gender. Numerous factors will be taken into consideration for each candidate and requirements for each candidate include:
• Must live or work in the county from which he or she applies
• Must be willing to serve the community
• Must be open to growing as a professional
• Must be eager to learn new skills
• Must work well and participate in group activities
• Must be professional, motivated and prompt
The program is held over five weekends during a five-month period beginning in February and ending in June. Each session takes place in a different county. Since 2000, the program has produced sixteen graduating classes with over 300 graduates.
The selection committee is comprised of Leadership Southeast Georgia alumni.
For more information, visit http://www.lsega.com/home.html.
ABOUT LEADERSHIP SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
Leadership Southeast Georgia is a 501©3 regional leadership program designed to advance the economic and community development in the 10-county southeast Georgia region and effectively build a network of regional leadership across county lines. With a focus on leadership and economic development, the program explores topics such as health and public safety, natural resources, military impacts, education, agriculture, and transportation and infrastructure across Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Screven counties. Since 1999, Leadership Southeast Georgia has graduated 15 classes representing approximately 325 graduates from throughout the region. For more info visit: http://www.lsega.com/
CONTACT
Cynthia Wright
lsegainfo@gmail.com
912.856.9075