Cascadia Center for Leadership

Cascadia's Leadership Program is a four-month, ten-day developmental experience. By the end of this program you will have:

Greater understanding of your own leadership gifts and challenges
Improved effectiveness in interpersonal interactions, including the most difficult ones
Increased ability to create and lead high-performance teams
Expertise to design and lead meetings that result in smart decisions and commitment to action
Increased ability to maximize your contribution and that of others to the organizations and communities to which you belong
A plan to continue to strengthen your leadership capabilities and a network of colleagues to support your continued growth and learning.

Cascadia provides a safe and stimulating environment that encourages you to stretch yourself, step out of your comfort zone, and explore new dimensions of your strengths and abilities as a leader. We offer advanced concepts and skill sets relevant to seasoned leaders looking to push their performance boundaries. At the same time, the foundational material offers tremendous enrichment for those getting started in leadership positions.

Participants need to commit to attending all ten days (two days per session). The program is fast-paced and engaging. We use multiple learning tools including interactive presentations, role plays, small and large group discussions and interviews, as well as reading assignments. Cost of the full four-month program is $1750 per participant. This includes cost of training, all course materials and meals. Some scholarships are available.

All sessions are held in the Arcata/Eureka area.

Applications are now available for Cascadia's 2010 Leadership Program. The program starts January 21, 2010. The deadline for applications is November 13, 2009.

If you would like to apply for the Leadership Program you must first be a registered member. If you are already a registered member you may log in or go directly to your member dashboard.

Leadership Program

Next year's Leadership Program will be open for application in the Fall. Please check back for dates and details then. Thank you.

Domains of Leadership

Five leadership domains are the focus of Cascadia's ten-day Leadership Program:
Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Group, Organizational, and Inter-organizational/Community. Each of these domains builds on previous ones. For example, it is difficult to lead an organization or community unless you have mastered the knowledge and skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and group domains.

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"The excellent instructors and content of the Cascadia program encouraged me to explore the personal and professional aspects of leadership. I will benefit from the training far into the future."

Michael Duffy, Sales Manager, Kokatat Watersports Wear

From left to right: Vannesa Metz, from the California Coastal Commission; Greg Williston, of SHN Consulting Engineers and Geologists; Carolyn Stacey, from the Humboldt County Library; and Kelly Cervantes of Kokatat, discuss the Five Domains of Leadership during Cascadia's 10-day Leadership Program.