| LEAD’s core curriculum is for individuals who want to strengthen
their skills, make an impact on their communities and join a network
of top community leaders. To become a graduate member of LEAD San
Diego, interested persons must first apply and be selected for the
core curriculum seminar series.
Applications for the core curriculum classes are open to all adults
and are accepted at any time. Because of limited space and a desire
to achieve a class that is regionally balanced and diverse, many
excellent candidates are asked to re-apply. Interviews and selection
take place during the summer, and the program begins in September.
To be accepted into the core curriculum series, applicants must
be committed to active community leadership for the benefit of the
greater San Diego region; possess a high standard of personal integrity;
have an existing record or great potential for achievement in voluntary
community leadership; and have the ability to commit the necessary
time and effort to successfully complete the program. Partial scholarship
grants are available for select candidates.
 Understand issues,
impacts and implications that affect the region now and in the future
Grasp the “big
picture” of the San Diego region
Develop an exemplary
network of colleagues and collaborators
Access to decision-makers
and industry leaders
Strengthen personal
leadership skills that help advance community leadership activities
For more information, call the LEAD office at 619-280-LEAD (5323).
LEAD’s Core Curriculum seminar days are held monthly, and
are usually full day sessions. The seminars are held over a 9 month
period, beginning in September. Each seminar highlights historic
and contemporary perspectives on the day’s topic, and features
leading experts and key community leaders who are active in the
issue at hand. Seminars employ a mix of interactive exercises, presentations,
networking and facilitated dialogues.
In the opening seminar, class members get an overview of the LEAD
year, review class expectations and guidelines and engage in interactive
exercises with peers.
This seminar underscores the need for conscientious, committed citizens
who can take an active role in community leadership. Leadership
concepts, including elements of style, effective techniques and
strategies are learned. In addition, leadership skills instruction
with identifiable outcomes are woven throughout all seminars and
personalized to enhance the abilities of each class member.
This seminar expands our knowledge and appreciation of the richness
of San Diego’s unique composition and how the region’s
prosperity, security and quality of life depend on understanding
and embracing diversity.
Continuing population growth affects numerous social, political
and environmental issues in the San Diego area. This seminar covers
how decision-makers can help San Diego’s infrastructure sustain
the phenomenal growth anticipated in the region.
This seminar includes a tour of cultural, political and economic
locations across the border, with an opportunity to speak with international
leaders about the many issues that affect our border region.
This seminar explores the strengths and weaknesses
of the current educational system, and why possible solutions must
be addressed by students, parents, teachers, administrators, business
and the community.
From homelessness, substance abuse, the elderly and rising costs
of health care, this seminar examines the serious issues in San
Diego’s health and human services arena.
This thought-provoking day allows seminar participants to interact
with various aspects of the justice system. Class members interact
with presenters at locations such as prisons, courtrooms and/or
law enforcement agencies and learn first-hand the complexities of
balancing law and justice.
What impact do the arts have on society? How do common cultural
experiences influence the building of trust? How do the arts impact
the economic competitiveness of the region? This seminar opens minds
to options, creativity and understanding.
Communities are experiencing a shift from traditional political
realities to a rise in power generated by organized constituencies.
Participants will gain new insights and specifics on how policy-making
is influenced in our region. Participation by elected officials,
appointees, community activists, business leaders and the media
make this a thought-provoking and motivating seminar.
The final seminar day provides an opportunity for the class to share
their Leadership Project with peers, LEAD members and the community.
It is a celebration of completion of the core curriculum series
and the leadership project.
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