Program Overview

Our Leadership Wylie program provides leaders with a socially conscious and civically engaged leadership toolkit, as well as the opportunity to apply their knowledge through experiential assignments. Participants graduate with the skills, experiences, and connections to lead Wylie into the future.

Interested individuals should:

• Live within the Wylie City Limits or Wylie ISD boundary;
• Work in Wylie;
• Work for a company (outside of the city) that impacts Wylie; or
• A member of the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce.

The purpose of the Leadership Wylie program is to motivate and encourage civic leadership and to develop personal leadership characteristics and skills. Participants are introduced to the leadership of our community and Collin County and the functions of our local governments. Participants are exposed to numerous activities, individuals, and agencies that impact our community. Each participant is also expected to be actively involved in the choosing and implementation of a class project that benefits the community. Graduates are encouraged to actively contribute to the growth and future of Wylie through personal service.

Leadership and Personal Development Training

Leadership Wylie provides employers with a comprehensive program to identify and train potential leaders within their workplace. Small, medium, and large companies alike benefit from the program. Our program assists, encourages, and motivates employees to develop important leadership skills. Individuals participate in hands-on learning activities that help identify and strengthen personal values, visions, and lifelong goals. In short, this program produces leaders and enriches the lives of all who actively participate in the Leadership Wylie Program.

Civic Leadership Training

Objectives

1. To inform the participants about the history, government, social needs, and opportunities for improvement in Wylie;
2. To introduce the participants to, and establish dialogue with, each other and the current leaders of the community;
3. To encourage active participation in future activities which contribute to the growth and betterment of Wylie; and
4. To provide current and future employers with a source of knowledgeable and trained leaders who will have a positive impact on the business community.

Time Commitment

• Every participant shall attend every session in its entirety. Emergency absences shall be reported to the program facilitator as soon as possible.
• The Opening Retreat is mandatory.
• Additional time will be required outside of class time for the chosen class project.
• If a participant misses more than 18 hours, he/she will not graduate and no refunds will be issued (the Board reserves the right to make exceptions in special circumstances).

Goals

• Learn from inspirational Wylie community, city, county, and state leaders in a "behind the scenes" look at the community.
• Topics include: history, government, operations, education, social needs, and opportunities to get involved locally.
• Gain hands-on experiential leadership workshops focused on management, inclusive leadership, and effective communication.
• Understand the positive impact of doing business in Wylie as well as the tools and resources available.
• Embrace opportunities to connect with local community and business leaders across a variety of industries while building a close-knit alumni network.
• Encourage participation and contribute to the growth and betterment of the Wylie community.