Leadership Peach: Module 3

Module 3 (Morning Session)
October 10, 2023 at the Byron Welcome Center
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Primer: Introduction to Culture
Culture has multiple levels that must be understood by the Leader. In many cases, new Leaders are stymied because the organization's culture precludes innovation and breakthrough performance. This learning module introduces key concepts that can first be learned then leveraged for success. Critically, culture always trumps strategy.

Deeper Dive: The Dimensions of Culture
The Dimensions of Culture learning module delves into issues that we see daily in the media, e.g., the causes of discord between and among the various subpopulations of American society. The savvy Leader operating in a global context will recognize the need to master this topic.

Deeper Dive: The Hard Stuff - Changing Culture
Culture change is often addressed as though it is easily accomplished. The reality is much different as organizations tend to have subcultures, microcultures, and liminal cultures with different values and beliefs in play. Attempting to change organizational culture is not for the faint of heart.

Afternoon Session: Education & Workforce

In the afternoon, participants will hear from a panel of education and workforce development experts to include Wallace Keese, Dean of Students at FVSU; Mike Pace, Executive Director for Business & Industry Training at Central Georgia Technical College, Laura Pallini, Director for VECTR Center Operations, and James Lassetter, CTAE Director, Peach County Schools. 

Topics will include:

Education & Workforce

• Stats on Peach County and regional workforce
• Industry needs 
• Soft skills development
• Exiting the military - how we can tap into this skilled workforce
• Challenges facing our employers 
• Why invest in education?
• CTAE programs and why they are important
• Pipeline from our schools