MEDINA, Ohio -- The Medina County Government Leadership Academy presented by OSU Extension, Medina County, will present the first of 11 classes on Jan. 19.
The eleven class series is highly recommended for anyone who wants to explore the mechanics and philosophies that impact government, board or business leadership and is not limited to residents of Medina County.
Classes in the series explore government and board structure, rules, ethics, working effectively in groups, and building an atmosphere that supports dialogue, respect and consensus.
The first class is titled "Effective Meetings and Effective Decision-Making" and will be taught by Joe Lucente, assistant professor and extension educator in Community Economic Development with the Ohio State University Extension/Ohio Sea Grant College Program. This class is a workshop about the principles and best practices that provide a framework for effective meetings and effective decision-making. Those attending will learn about meeting types (regular meetings, work sessions, public forums, public hearings), legal requirements, pre-meeting activities (including the "five-day-rule"), process, rules and procedures and will be coached on processes and best practices in decision making for leaders (removing emotion and achieving optimum results).
The Academy is presented with the full support of and in cooperation with Leadership Medina County.
See the full roster of classes, bios of the speakers, and register at medina.osu.edu/events. Typical attendees include mayors, township trustees, business leaders, school board (and other board) members, staff who serve leaders, and all interested citizens.
The classes are held from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights beginning Jan. 19 and run through March 30, except the week of Jan. 23 when class will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
The topic of the second class in the series is "What is Social Media, How to Use it to Communicate and Inform." All are welcome! Take one class ($40) or the series of 11 classes for $275 payable with cash or check. Payment is required with registration. CLE's for lawyers and CEU's for healthcare workers and teachers will be available upon request for the Feb. 23 ethics class.
Cost includes a light dinner and all materials. The location for most of the classes is the A.I. Root Community Room that is adjacent to the A.I. Root Gift Shop at 640 West Washington Street, Medina. The Emergency Management 101 class is the exception. It will be held March 16 at Emergency Management Headquarters at 555 Independence Drive, Medina, and will include an emergency simulation.
If you would like a registration form mailed or more information, call Kyle White at 330-725-4911 ext.107 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Groups with two or more registrations receive a 5 percent discount. Refunds with 10 days notice.