Arrival & Registration

Welcome & Training Overview

Speakers:
Chris Estes, NC Rural Center

Olaunda Green, NC Rural Center

Icebreaker

Transition Break

The Regional Economy & Forces Driving Change

Overview

Understand the major drivers of modern rural life that influence our people, communities, and businesses, and learn how those drivers operate in the local economy using a data lens.

Speakers:
Dalton Bailey, NC Rural Center

Lunch

The Building Blocks of Community Economic Development

Overview

Understand the Rural Center framework for community economic development, which includes physical assets, social and civic vibrancy, business growth, talent development, and authentic leadership

Speakers:
Olaunda Green, NC Rural Center

Break

Emotional Intelligence

Overview

Learn how emotions are communicated, how they are helpful, and how to manage them when working with others.

Speakers:
Mark Molitor, Lead Effectively

Wrap-Up

Arrival & Networking

Welcome & Overview

Speakers:
Olaunda Green, NC Rural Center

Handling Conflict

Overview

Learn various approaches to handling conflict, how each has advantages and disadvantages, and the essential skill sets, especially listening/inquiry.

Speakers:
Mark Molitor, Lead Effectively

Break

From Scarcity to Abundance: Building Vibrant Rural Communities with Asset-Based Development

Overview

Many times, rural communities are defined by what they lack. What if your community already had everything it needed to build a vibrant, thriving community? We will explore the key components of Asset-Based Community Development and how to apply them to your community.

Speakers:
Chris Estes, NC Rural Center

Lunch

From Scarcity to Abundance: Building Vibrant Rural Communities with Asset-Based Development - Part 2

Speakers:
Chris Estes, NC Rural Center

Break

Collaborative Leadership

Overview

This session addresses some of the unique challenges of working with those outside of your organization and provides insights and approaches that may enhance effectiveness.

Speakers:
Mark Molitor, Lead Effectively

Travel to Networking Event

Alumni Spotlight and Networking Event

Overview

Light bites and drinks provided.

Arrival & Networking

Overview

Light breakfast will be provided.

Welcome & Overview

Speakers:
Olaunda Green, NC Rural Center

Envisioning a Better Future

Overview

Participants will use case scenarios to plan and design a “better future” in a rural community. This session combines the Building Blocks, data trends, and leadership decisions. They will also reflect on and share concepts from the training and how they can implement them in their communities.

Speakers:
Olaunda Green, NC Rural Center

Break

Final Reflections & Recognition

Overview

This segment will conclude with final wrap-up remarks, completion of the participant survey, certificate presentations, and a class picture.

Speakers:
Olaunda Green, NC Rural Center

Adjourn

Overview

Box lunches will be provided.