THE BIGHORN CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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The Bighorn Center for Public Policy firmly believes that "leadership is a process, not just a position." The goal of Bighorn is to improve the quality of life for Colorado's residents, and yet so much of the state's future depends on the quality of Colorado's leadership. There must be avenues available for individuals wishing to enhance their own leadership skills, as well as gain knowledge about issues facing their own community and state. Below is a listing of current leadership programs in Colorado. This is by no means a complete list, and if you know of a program that is not listed or wish to make comments, corrections, or suggestions, please e-mail us at info@bighorncenter.org.

POLITICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

THE COLORADO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (RLP): The RLP provides emerging leaders in Colorado with an in-depth analysis and a full understanding of important and timely public policy issues. Contact Shari Williams, PMB #J533, 8547 East Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80112-1430 (303) 488-0018

THE COLORADO INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING (CILT): Executive Director Laura Embleton, (303) 374-1673 or e-mail at cilt@comcast.net.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROGRAM: The mission of the Rocky Mountain Program is to enhance the leadership skills of policy makers and public managers, and encourage the use of innovative approaches to governance www.rmp.cudenver.edu

LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP FORUM: Geared towards current members of the Colorado Legislature. Contact Dr. Kathleen Beatty, Dean University of Colorado Graduate School of Public Affairs.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM, CENTRAL COLORADO CHAPTER: The American Leadership Forum (ALF) seeks out the country's most promising citizens, brings them together, enhances their capacity to act in the public interest, and strengthens their commitment to build a society that embraces the highest value of its people, Bob Hartzell, e-mail: thartzell@coloradomtn.edu (until Mary 1, 2001).

LEADERSHIP AURORA - A program designed to meet Aurora's need for the active participation of informed, skilled, and involved community leaders. It is a program of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce www.aurorachamber.org

LEADERSHIP BOULDER - Designed to develop informed, involved, and concerned leaders for Boulder County. It is a program of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce www.boulderchamber.com

CENTRAL ROCKIES LEADERSHIP - Central Rockies Leadership extends an invitation to residents of Chaffee, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Lake, Pitkin, Routt, and Summit counties who are committed to a better tomorrow and are motivated to assume leadership roles today. Contact thartzell@coloradomtn.edu.

THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - Grassroots leadership development project serving Colorado's rural communities, eastern plains, and southern Colorado sponsored by DePaul University. Contact 719-471-3365.

LEADERSHIP DENVER - Leadership Denver's mission is to promote informed and committed civic volunteerism. It is a program of the Denver Metro Chamber Foundation. www.den-chamber.org

LEADERSHIP FORT COLLINS - A community leadership program sponsored by the Ft. Collins Chamber of Commerce. www.fcchamber.org

LEADERSHIP GOLDEN - The program educates emerging volunteers and leaders to the realities, opportunities and challenges in Golden. www.tablemtn.com/leadershipgolden

LEADERSHIP JEFFERSON COUNTY - Designed to develop the leadership potential of people within Jefferson County. It is a program of the West Chamber of Commerce. www.westchamber.org

LEADERSHIP LA PLATA - A community leadership program sponsored by the Durango Area Chamber Resort Association. www.durango.org

LEADERSHIP LEADVILLE - Program designed to enhance the leadership of the city of Leadville. Contact thartzell@coloradomtn.edu

LEADERSHIP METRONORTH - Leadership MetroNorth, (serving the Northern Denver Metro area) provides the pportunity to for enhanced participation in the community by seeking out individuals and empowering them with information about vital issues. www.metronorthchamber.com

LEADERSHIP PIKES PEAK - Community focused leadership development program, providing the hands-on opportunities and knowledge necessary to create community in the Pikes Peak region. Contact 719-632-2618 (phone) for information.

LEADERSHIP 21 (Pueblo) - Community focused leadership program sponsored by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. www.pueblochamber.org

LEADERSHIP STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - Leadership development program sponsored by the Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce. www.steamboat-chamber.com

LEADERSHIP WELD COUNTY - Leadership Weld County is dedicated to ensuring the continuity of knowledgeable and ffective leadership in Greeley and Weld County. The mission will be accomplished by: 1) Increasing the strength and effectiveness of our leaders; 2) Broadening participants knowledge of the community; 3) Equipping participants to respond to challenges of the community today and in the future. www.greeleychamber.com

INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

DENVER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FORUM - Linking public, private and nonprofit leaders in a yearlong program building skills, commitment, and courage to shape the future. Sponsored by The Centers at the University of Colorado Contact 303-352-3800 or 303-352-3805 or visit our web site email: dclf@cudenver.edu or our web site: http://www.dclf.net

CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP - CCL is a nonprofit educational institution advancing the understanding, practice and development of leadership for the benefit of society worldwide. www.ccl.org

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

50 FOR COLORADO - This leadership development program is sponsored by the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry and serves as a catalyst for significant and compelling dialogue among business people in the state of Colorado. www.businesscolorado.com

COLORADO NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - The Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program expands leadership capabilities and management expertise that are needed in order to become a significant community leader. www.crcamerica.org