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The Leadership Sunnyvale curriculum consists of nine monthly full-day seminars and nine monthly half-day Saturday seminars. The full-day seminars are usually on the second or third Thursday of each month.
Classes start in October of each year and graduation is in early June.
There are two types of classes: Civic Affairs Seminars and Leadership Workshops.
Civic Affairs Seminars
The Civic Affairs Seminars are held during the Thursday full-day sessions. These hands-on, interactive and in-depth classes are facilitated by local experts and important decision makers in Silicon Valley.
The Civic Affairs Seminar include:
| Sunnyvale: Character of the City |
Discover the past, present and future of Sunnyvale via historic slides and a guided bus tour. |
| Health and Human Services |
Be informed about the state of health care today from a local perspective. Experience some human services available to Sunnyvale residents. |
| Business |
Discover why a vibrant business community is important to Sunnyvale. Become familiar with the role of the City and the Chamber of Commerce in supporting and encouraging economic development. |
| Public Safety |
Learn how the Sunnyvale Public Safety Department provides fire, police and emergency services. Meet a representative from the District Attorney and Public Defender’s offices. |
| Government |
Examine Sunnyvale’s local government structure. Key Department Directors Give presentation on who what and why. Tour Civic Center facilities. |
| Education |
Experience education by presenting a Junior Achievement program in an elementary classroom. Explore major issues facing local school districts in Sunnyvale with school administrators. |
| Environmental Issues |
Visit sites that demonstrate Sunnyvale’s commitment to the environment. |
| Public Works, Parks & Recreation |
Become familiar with how the Public Works Department maintains the city’s infrastructure. Gain knowledge of programs presented by Parks and Recreation for residents of all ages and interests. |
| Jobs, Housing, Transportation |
Projections of what will happen in these key areas in Sunnyvale. |
Leadership Workshops
The Leadership Workshops are held during the Saturday half-day sessions and start at 8:30 am. These are hands-on workshops taught by experienced experts, equivalent to what you might expect to experience during an intense corporate retreat.
The Leadership Workshops include:
Team Building
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| Dealing with Conflict |
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| Cultural Competency |
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| Working with the Media |
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| Functions of a Non-profit Board Member |
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| Dealing with Change |
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| Art of Negotiations |
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| Leadership Core Values |
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| Communicating Like a Leader |
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