Appalachian Leadership Academy

The Appalachian Leadership Academy (ALA) is a 12-month leadership program developed specifically for mid-level management staff of community action, nonprofit and local government agencies.  Delivered by experienced and knowledgeable faculty, the curriculum focuses on the special challenges and opportunities of Appalachian Ohio, while building valuable skills for our region’s future leaders.

The Academy is designed to:

• Build leadership capacity in your organization or community
• Provide essential skills to lead Appalachian Ohio into the future
• Deepen your regional knowledge and understanding
• Build your network of fellow leaders in Appalachia

The Academy year is structured around five core competencies:

• Self-knowledge: A good leader must understand themselves before they are able to lead others

• Communication: Public speaking, advocacy and interpersonal communication are all important parts of the leader’s toolkit

• Management: Leaders need to understand effective supervision, program management and budgeting

• Leadership: Managing without leading often leaves an organization vulnerable; a leader can see the big picture and manage change effectively

• Visioning: Leadership requires vision, to see change where others do not, and to plan for the future

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