Leadership Eau Claire

Potential participants of Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) are asked to complete an application and attend a group interview session. LEC Executive Committee will select up to 45 participants on the basis of community interests, accomplishments, experience and ability to assume expanded community responsibility. Since the number of appointments to LEC is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

Not more than two candidates per company will be selected to participate each year.  Participants will be notified of acceptance in mid-July. No tuition is due before acceptance.

Applicants must have the full support of the organization or corporation they represent. To graduate from Leadership Eau Claire™, participants must:

• Attend the opening retreat.
• Have no more than one unexcused absence.
• Participate in a group project.

The program costs a fraction of what other seminars cost and includes 10 days of training. It is an investment with proven results. The cost of the program may be covered by employers or jointly by employers and employees. Tuition covers all fees associated with the program including meals, transportation, materials, and accommodations for the retreat. Chamber members receive a discount.  Tuition for the Leadership Eau Claire™ Program is $2,000 for Chamber members and $2,500 for non-Chamber members.

A limited number of partial scholarships may be available to individuals or otherwise unable to provide tuition. Scholarships are provided by LEC alumni and friends.

Many graduates find that this training taps something in them that they didn’t know existed. Today, they contribute to vital community areas, including public office, business, arts, social services, and civic organizations.

Participants will gain from Leadership Eau Claire™:

• A far greater understanding and perspective of the community.
• Knowledge of their personal strategies and how to utilize them.
• Improved leadership skills.
• Improved decision-making skills.
• A new network of professionals.
• Enhanced confidence.
• Unparalleled learning opportunities.
• A passion to improve our community.
• Instills community trusteeship understanding.

Many employers derive multiple benefits from their investment in Leadership Eau Claire™. Often the involvement of their employees in LEC paves the way for future cooperative efforts. The valuable training benefits employers in many ways.

Employers will gain from Leadership Eau Claire™:

• Builds leaders that contribute to their organizations.
• Identifies employees’ strengths and how to work well with others.
• Provides professional networking opportunities.
• Helps employees develop a greater personal vision.
• Offers exposure for companies.
• Reinforces skills and imparts knowledge to participants.
• Improves employees’ vision for “big picture” thinking.
• Provides a package of cost-effective, efficient training.
• Enhances problem-solving skills.