Curriculum

Over a nine-month period, Academy members attend an introductory orientation, eight four-hour sessions and a graduation ceremony. All sessions run from 3:00–8:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Visit the sessions page for a general overview of each session.

Date Session Theme
September 17, 2009
12:00 noon
  • Orientation
  • Situational Leadership Training
October 15, 2009
3:00 pm
  • Speaking for Success
  • West Des Moines' History and Economic Development
November 19, 2009
3:00 pm
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Health Care
December 17, 2009
3:00 pm
  • Conflict Management
  • Culture, Non-profits & Community Events
January 21, 2010
3:00 pm
  • Accountability Coaching
February 18, 2010
3:00 pm
  • Performance Coaching
  • Education
March 25, 2010
3:00 pm
  • City Governance
  • Fish Banks
April 15, 2010
3:00 pm
  • Selling Your Ideas
  • Leadership—Up Close & Personal
May 20, 2010
2:00 pm
  • Team Building
TBD
  • Graduation Ceremony

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