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Join Putnam County's
 Leadership Team

EXCEL is an approach to leadership development.  It is designed for those who want to better understand their community; enhance their people and team building skills; and explore possibility thinking. So far, 70 citizens here in Putnam County have been through the EXCEL program. Together we explore critical community issues and leadership skills development. 

The EXCEL class is normally a 3 month time commitment. The program typically begins with a kick-off dinner, followed by a weekend retreat.  This gives the class an opportunity to get acquainted and to explore community values, conflicts, and team building. After that, weekly issue discussions are held. The program also includes a two-day study tour to the state capitol in Jefferson City. Weekly topics focus on such issues as:

  • Growth and change
  • Agriculture
  • Economic Development
  • Environment
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Education
  • Housing
  • Technology
  • Health Care
  • And more...

A wide variety of resources and program experiences are used in the EXCEL effort. The programs are not lectures, but provide interactive learning experiences where participants are an integral part of the sharing.  Outside resources include community leaders, educators, business people, and faculty and staff from the University of Missouri.

What Alumni Say About EXCEL  
  • "It has made a new person out of me.  I now believe in ME!"
  • "Through EXCEL I learned to work better with diverse people.  I've learned to question the status quo. I really believe the retreat was not only excellent but vital to the program's success.   Networking is our most valuable tool in a small community.
  • "I now have a broadened perspective.  I can make a difference and I will look at things differently when they are presented to me.
  • "EXCEL taught me that it is possible for people of different ages and backgrounds to sit down together and discuss and possibly solve a problem, also to be sure to get all the facts on an issue before making a decision."

For More Information About EXCEL, contact Nancy Flood at the Putnam County University of Missouri Extension Center, 660 947-2990.

Statewide EXCEL program web page

 

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