For a revitalization-focused organization, one of the most important relationships impacting its success is the one between the board of directors and the executive director/​manager. From a successful onboarding process to the ability to build positive communication lines, every executive director needs skills to work effectively with board members, while simultaneously helping them define and implement strategic direction and oversight.

In Strong Leadership Teams, you will learn to:

• Champion the power of the local economy through national trends and utilize local-level data to bring the message home.
• Organize your district’s strategy for participating in national-level and grassroots shop local campaigns.
• Work with businesses and entrepreneurs in your community to implement initiatives and measure success.