Leadership TwinWest is a once-a-month, full day contextual leadership course for business and community leaders, running September 2010 -May 2011.

Click here for an online program application.

This program is sponsored at the platimun level by the Hamline University School of Business.  And at the gold level by TDS and Right Management.

Leadership TwinWest is geared for established and emerging leaders in the western metro, with a focus on spotlighting regional issues while connecting participants to all aspects of the community, including the private sector, government, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations by exploring the undeniable bond between them.

Using the community as a classroom, participants go where the action is to gain an insider’s view of the behind the-scenes working of key organizations. Following the first session, participants begin to fuse newfound ideas and broader perspectives into their workplace projects and daily life.

Program Participants Graduate With:

• Stronger, better networking skills and enhanced community connections.
• Greater personal vision and confidence.
• Expanded perspectives of leadership, communication, and citizenship.
• A better understanding of key issues and challenges in the west metro region.
• A commitment to building stronger communities and organizations.

Why Employers Send Key Team Members to Leadership TwinWest:

• Over 325 business and community leaders have enhanced their leadership skills and understanding of the community around them through Leadership TwinWest.
• This offering gives employees the tools to be big-picture thinkers.
• Leadership TwinWest makes a lasting impact in the careers and lives of participants—an impact that is noticeable in the workplace.
• A only $13 per course hour, Leadership TwinWest in an excellent professional development value.
• TwinWest leverages its relationships to create hands-on experiences that participants simply cannot get anywhere else.

General Information:

• Enrollment Investment: TwinWest members, $949; nonmembers $1,249; includes tuition, materials, facilities, programming, and scheduled meals.
• Scholarship: The TwinWest Foundation offers a limited number of Leadership TwinWest scholarships.  Scholarship amounts vary. Contact Chris Kirwan at TwinWest at (763) 450-2223 for information.
• Applications:  Obtain an application online at www.twinwest.com/leadership or call tel. (763) 450-2223. .
• Class Size: Due to thehands-on nature of this experience, class size is limited to 25 participants.

Topics Explored Include:

• Leadership Self-discovery
• Health Care: Leading through Innovation
• Education: Future Workforce Challenges
• Philanthropy: A Thriving Community is Good for Business
• News Media: Leading with Integrity; Modern Journalism Examined
• Energy & Environment: Rethinking our Resources
• Government and Business: Good Listener, Great Leader
• Public Safety: It’s Everyone’s Business
• Graduation: Reflections on Leadership

Important Dates:

• Tuition due August 27.
• Program begins September 8.
• Program graduations May 11, 2011

If you need additional information, please contact Chris Kirwan at 763.450.2220, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .