Community Leadership training

Coming soon:

Applications for the 2012-13 training series

What is the Community Leadership series?

• A series of training workshops that combines education, networking, and practical application;
• A down-to-earth approach to skill building that gives co-op members the tools and strategies they need to be successful leaders in their communities … and beyond;
• An opportunity to gather ideas from co-op members across the state and to identify areas for collaboration and peer-to-peer support.
• Lots and lots of fun!

Who are “community leaders”?

We believe that every co-op member is, has been, or could be, a community leader: volunteers, committee chairs, elected directors, members who are willing to step up when needed. Leadership roles are as varied as the jobs that need to be done.

We believe that every co-op member has experience and knowledge that could be helpful to another co-op member struggling with the same or similar challenges.

Community leaders are the engines of thriving resident-owned communities.

How does the training series work?

Community Leadership begins with an overnight retreat in October, then meets from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. one Saturday each month through April. The workshop series is free and open to all members of NH’s resident-owned communities. Participants are NOT required to hold a board position in their communities.

What skills will I learn?

Basic training
It’s difficult to be an effective co-op leader if you don’t know the “basics” of co-op management. Learn about corporate governance, board and member roles and responsibilities, and sound financial management practices.

Building a team
Take away real-time experiences in team building.

What is a “leader”?
Is “leadership” a quality or a set of skills? We will ask and answer these questions. Explore your own leadership skills and how to put them to use in your co-op, work and home lives.

Seeking maximum involvement
Everybody says motivating members is the hardest part of cooperative living. Learn tried and true community-building tools that will increase member involvement.

Effective communications
Learn about communicate styles, and how to listen actively, ask good questions and give good feedback. Acquire skills that will help you be effective in both group and one-on-one communications.

Conflict resolution
Learn strategies for intervening in and resolving conflict.

Planning is power
Planning is taking things into your own hands. Learn how to set goals, make a plan and carry it out.

How do I apply?

It's as easy as completing and mailing in a simple application.

College credit now available!

The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund and Granite State College have created a unique partnership that gives Community Leadership program graduates college credits from Granite State College.

The participants say ...

Responses from our anonymous surveys of leadership participants.

"This program will motivate you whether you want it to or not. Just get ready, get set and go for it! You have nothing to lose."

"The highlight was meeting everyone. Learning that I am not alone in my feelings, frustrations and aspirations. I made 15+ new friends!"

"It is a 'must attend' class."

"You can learn new skills that will help you as a co-op member, and also with your job and family."

"I would like to thank ROC-NH for this class. I am walking away knowing I can do better in my community."

ROC-NH is a program of the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, Inc. and a ROC USA® Certified Technical Assistance Provider

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