Community Leadership

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Overview

Extension supports leadership development as a foundation for effective organizations and thriving communities.

  • Extension delivers leadership programs in partnership with local and state partners.
  • Extension assists organizations and communities with their leadership programs through curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation support.

Contact your local educator or a state specialist to discuss how Extension might assist you with leadership development for your community or organization.

Leadership Programs

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Elevando Wisconsin

Un programa de desarrollo de liderazgo con éxito comprobado en el desarrollo de capacidades y caminos de liderazgo.

Local Government Leadership Academy

Participants enhance leadership skills and gain tools to address issues impacting local government.

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Green County Leaders

Our program helps individuals practice leadership skills, deepen their understanding of community issues, and prepare for leadership roles.

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Sauk County Institute of Leadership

We inspire and engage creative leaders working to build a stronger, more vibrant Sauk County community.

Resources

Stories of Positive Pivotal Leadership – Sparking Hope & Shaping Change

This resource focuses on answering the question, “How do we inspire hope and relational action in communities through story?,” specifically as it relates to systemic change. The focus is on stories of pivotal leadership that are happening throughout Wisconsin from a broad set of places, communities, sectors, and issue areas. The stories can be the basis for sparking hope and inspiring a new group of people to take action as leaders shaping community change.

Articles

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Elevando Wisconsin Informe de la Generación – Primavera 2024

To read this article in English, click here. “La comunidad latina necesita más líderes para crear más unidad y fuerza. ¡Este curso me da esperanza!” Graduado del programa Elevando Wisconsin Primavera 2024 Elevando Wisconsin es un programa de liderazgo bilingüe que fue co-construido con líderes latinos. Este programa es culturalmente relevante y desarrolla habilidades de […]

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Elevando Wisconsin Program Report – Spring 2024

Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en Español “The Latino community needs more leaders to create more unity and strength! This course gives me hope.” Spring 2024 Elevando Wisconsin Graduate Elevando Wisconsin is a bilingual leadership program that was co-constructed with Latine leaders. This culturally relevant program develops leadership and communication skills, expands networks, […]

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Extension to develop tribal-focused leadership program

The Tribes Lead! program will assist leadership of the Great Lakes Tribal Nations as they address strategic issues impacting their communities.

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