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 at the Humboldt Area Foundation in Bayside, CA.

Cascadia's 2013 Leadership Program dates are: January 17and 18; January 31 and February1; February 21 and 22; April 4 and 5; April 25 and 26. The deadline to apply is October 26, 2012.

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

2013 Leadership Program Cascadia Center for Leadership Application Deadline: Friday, October 26, 2012 Date: Starts Thursday, January 17, 2013 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Humboldt Area Foundation, 363 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA 95524 Notify Date:Friday, November 30, 2012
You will be notified by this date if you have been accepted in to the leadership program. Cancel Date:Monday, December 10, 2012
If you cancel on or before this date you will receive a refund for your payment. After this date you cannot be guaranteed a full or partial refund. Attendance: Full - 0 people on waiting list Cost: $1750.00
(A limited number of partial scholarships are available.) Description

Cascadia Center for Leadership, a program of the Humboldt Area Foundation, is led by Mary Gelinas and Roger James, who also co-direct Gelinas-James, Inc., an international consulting and training firm. As a team they offer cutting- edge leadership concepts and tools to emerging and seasoned organizational and community leaders. The 2013 session dates are Jan. 17 and 18; Jan. 31 and Feb. 1; Feb. 21 and 22; April 4 and 5; April 25 and 26.

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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"Cascadia was truly a life-changing event for me. It gave me the courage and inspiration to redefine my company and my life."

Laurie Mark, CEO, The Mill Yard

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.