Community Leadership Program Participant Workbook

This is the participant workbook that accompanies the Community Leadership Program. The workbook consists of binder contents for the 12-session series including tabbed dividers for each session, a cover page and spine insert for a 1-inch 3-ring binder. A binder is NOT included.

Purdue Extension’s Community Leadership Program (CLP) is a county-based leadership training program for people who want to make a difference in their communities. Confident, skilled, and knowledgeable leaders are needed to inspire, lead, and build dynamic and viable organizations and communities.

Building civic muscle is an essential component of thriving communities (Thrive Together, 2024). CLP aims to improve the quality of life for all in host communities by developing more civically engaged leaders with the knowledge, skills, commitment, and connections to advance positive change. CLP:

·        Opens the door to many opportunities to become civically engaged, strengthening participants’ confidence and desire to take on community leadership roles.

·        Increases the number, quality, and diversity of leaders involved in public and nonprofit boards, committees, and coalitions, as well as grassroots and volunteer efforts.

·        Builds leadership knowledge and skills to understand and address important community issues and opportunities through high-quality, evidence-based content.

·        Connects current and emerging leaders, building relationships that can last a lifetime!

CLP accomplishes these outcomes through experiential learning sessions in which trainer-facilitators guide shared learning by drawing on participants’ knowledge, skills, and experiences, research-based content, and local expertise and context. The program is nonpartisan and welcomes participants from many different backgrounds who want to make a difference in their communities. Sessions included:

1.        Intro to the Community Leadership Program

2.        Personality Strengths

3.        Interpersonal Communication

4.        Team Building

5.        Education and Workforce Development

6.        Economic Development and Quality of Place

7.        Cultural Awareness

8.        Conflict Management

9.        Nonprofit Boards

10.     Effective Meetings

11.     Local Government

12.     Community Health

See also the companion Community Leadership Program Trainer Guide, publication # CDCH-3-W.