LEADERSHIP HANOVER ALUMNI
Second Tuesdays, 1-5pm | Lodge at Covenant Woods
7090 Covenant Woods Dr, Mechanicsville
Join us at any one monthly session. Please register in advance.
This offer is only open to LH Almuni, thank you.
Session #2 - Leadership Philosophy
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dive into the topic of leadership styles and best practices that enhance effectiveness in your leadership role. Discuss ways to neutralize common, unfavorable leadership practices. Address inclusive leadership.
- Primary Presenter: Dr. Stewart Roberson
- Panelists: John Budesky, Hanover County Administrator; Stacey Spear, S&S Painting
- Optional - Networking lunch in Vistas Dining Room, 11:45am-12:50pm. ($20)
Session #3 - Effective Communication
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Learn about active listening skills, best practices with common business communication avenues, and developing productive relationships. Discover how to develop a personal brand statement and expand your networking skills.
- Primary Presenter: Dr. Jamelle Wilson
- Workshop A: Building a Personal Brand Statement
- Workshop B: Top Tips for Social Media, Bobby Broyles
Session #4 - Visioning, Strategic Planning and Civics Overview
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Discover the importance and impact of strategic planning, creating an organizational vision and alignment, and understanding your role in engaging the team with purpose and expectations. Civics Overview in preparation for visit to General Assembly.
- Primary Presenter: Troy Forehand
- Case Study: Hanover County's Comprehensive Plan, Todd Kilduff
- Capitol Trip Prep: Civics Overview, Melissa Haley
Session #5 - Day at the Capitol
February 2025, Date TBA.
Meet your legislators, see the General Assembly in action, tour the Capitol building, enjoy lunch as a group, option to ride the bus to/from Hanover. ($40)
Session #6 - Delegation, Accountability and Time Management
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Learn how to better manage the delegation and accountability of your team or when leading an organization’s initiative or program. Incorporate time management into your approach on effectively leveraging, motivating, and leading others. Discuss tools for handling difficult conversations with your teams.
- Primary Presenter: Ben Rogers
- Workshop: Difficult Conversations
Session #7 Community and Volunteer Engagement
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 11:45 AM —5 PM
Focus on how leaders can positively interact with local government, economic development, become involved with non-profit and civic boards, and how to participate in the community in a way that aligns with one’s values and purpose.
- Presentation: Economic Development in Hanover County, Brandon Turner
- Volunteer Engagement Panel: TBA
- Optional - Networking lunch in Vistas Dining Room, 11:45am-12:50pm. ($20)
Leadership Hanover, presented by the Hanover Chamber Foundation, is an interactive and informative program to encourage and guide individuals through leadership philosophy and skills for the betterment of their participation in business, communal and civic efforts.
Contact our office with any questions at foundation@hanoverchamberva.com or 804-800-5860.
