Leadership Greater Valley 2008 Graduates Class

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The 2008 Graduates
Name & Affiliation
Colleen Bike - People's United Bank
Dorothy Bratchell - Womens Business Development Center
Youssef Boutros - People's United Bank
Robert Campbell - Paradigm Fox LLC
Mike Chaffee - Echo Hose Ambulance
Donna DiGianvittorio - Regional Water Authority
Olivier Gressier - Gexpro
Joe Laucella - Echo Hose Ambulance
Eileen Lopez-Cordone - United Illuminating Company
Sharon Massafra - Home Instead Senior Care
Erin Mitchell - PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences
Bonnie Sinclair - NEC
Karynn Weinstein - The Heart of Aerobics & Conditioning



Course Outline



Session 1) History of the Valley

In order to understand where we are going, we must first learn where we have been. This session will open your eyes to the reasons why the Valley has played a key role in manufacturing in the United States and how important leaders such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were linked to some of the towns in the Valley.



Session 2) Qualities of Leadership

At the core of many current leadership models is the concept of change – how to foster and manage it. This hands-on workshop presents models and practices associated with establishing an innovative environment and specific leadership tools to maximize performance levels and the ability to operate as change leaders.




Session 3) Ethics

Lack of ethics is what most of the media blitz is about nowadays. Government and business scandals are the buzz on the air. This session will prepare the participants to address their unique responsibilities, while creating and sustaining an effective ethical standard to live by.



Session 4) Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a strategic competitive advantage in today’s global economy. In this session you will learn about diversity and inclusion, how to power-up your self-awareness and capitalize on the experiences and ideas of others to increase productivity, achieve organizational goals and improve overall business results.

Session 5) Government, Education and Public Services

This session will explore the roles and responsibilities of our federal, state and local officials and will engage participants in a discussion on the important issues that are shaping the future of our communities.

Session 6) Economic Development ant the Region

What are the forces driving the region’s economy? In this session, participants will interact with a diverse mix of private and public sector leaders that are shaping the Valley’s economy for the 21st century.

Session 7) Health and Human Services

Non-profits…what are they? How do they run? What is their value to the community? This session will introduce participants to the Valley’s health and human service community and the role of an effective board member.



Session 8) Life & Leisure in the Valley

There is much to see and do in the Valley. Whether it’s a experiencing a new culinary experience or taking a scenic hike, the area offers numerous options for everyone. This session will explore and celebrate the individuals, organizations and venues that provide a vital dimension to life and leisure in the Valley.



Session 9) Graduation


Congratulations to all of the graduates!

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." - John F. Kennedy