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TRAINING FOR TODAY’S LEADERS

The Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association and the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association are proud to partner with the University of Denver to deliver the Rocky Mountain Leadership Academy. 

This two-day program develops the knowledge, tools and skills today’s leaders need to successfully manage and lead a team. The curriculum combines academic knowledge and industry practices to deliver a comprehensive program which benefits professionals from a variety of backgrounds. 

Whether you have a few years of experience in leadership or are stepping into a management role for the first time, the Rocky Mountain Leadership Academy will help you reach your leadership potential.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the Rocky Mountain Leadership Academy, participants will be able to:

• Articulate and define the role of effective leaders in the complex world
• Understand their leadership strengths and growth opportunities
• Create and articulate a personal philosophy of leadership
• Develop practice and habits that support leading effectively
• Incorporate new tools to create a strong climate and to enable high performing teams
• Accelerate the development of teams through effective feedback and coaching
• Expand communication skills specific to effective listening, building trust and addressing conflict
• Strengthen the leadership connections across water districts

SCHEDULE

The Rocky Mountain Leadership Academy takes place over two sessions.

PROFESSIONAL/OPERATOR CREDITS

The training is pending approval for operator credits in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Attendees of this class will receive approximately 15 hours of training credits.

LOCATION

Training location is Denver Water, 1600 W. 12th Ave. Denver, CO 80204 

COST

Register by March 15th to get the Early Bird rate! The Early Bird program cost is $950 for RMSAWWA/RMWEA members or $1250 for nonmembers. After March 15th, the rates will increase by $50. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 28, 2024. 

MEET THE FACULTY

		Karen Collins DU Executive Education Faculty Karen is the founder of Empowerlead, helping people lead from their core values & discover their most authentic leadership style. She is a former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado & currently facilitates the CEO-Leadership Program for BBBS of America. Karen also teaches at DU where her program shapes the next generation of leaders. Karen is a mom, wife, sister, & daughter. Most importantly, her values are wonderment, empowerment, connection, joy, prosperity & presence.
		Brian Elizardi DU Executive Education Faculty Brian J. Elizardi is an experienced education leader with over 20 years of private and public sector experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, and leadership development excellence gained in public and private universities. Brian’s proven track record of building and leading agile teams, results-oriented enterprises, and community-centric partnerships, coupled with strong leadership in convening stakeholders in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors is an asset to organizations with a culture of creativity, operations excellence, and analytical-centric acumen.

SAMPLE AGENDA

This schedule represents a possible agenda and may change as needed due to curriculum modification and/or program logistics.

DAY ONE		DAY TWO

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