The Emerging Leaders Network is a Providers' Council program designed to equip and empower the future leaders of the human service sector. The Network aims to accomplish the following goals, defined by the Emerging Leaders themselves as top priorities:

• Networking
• Professional development
• Leadership development
• Gaining knowledge about nonprofit sector trends 
  

Who is an Emerging Leader?

Any employee of a Providers’ Council member agency who:

• Serves in a middle management position with supervisory responsibilities;
• Has an interest in filling a leadership position; and
• Seeks advancement in networking, professional development, leadership development and knowledge of the nonprofit sector.

Click here, to meet a few of our emerging leaders and learn more about the Network. 

 Two Components of the Network
Events  | Trainings

The goal of the network is to give emerging leaders the opportunity to participate in state-wide professional development activities and provide the tools and support for leadership development through the network events and formal trainings.

Each training and event focuses on a specific topic, identified by the Emerging Leaders as a skill set or tool that is crucial to leadership in the human service sector.

Network Events:
Structured networking
Presentation by host agency
Sector updates & trends
Topic learning and exchange

Network Trainings:
Learn from experts
In-depth examination of topics
Gain valuable tools for leadership

 2010 Emerging Leaders Network Calendar

When: Events will take place the second Thursday of the month from 12:30- 2:30 p.m.& Trainings will take place the second Thursday of the month and the times will vary.

Where: Both Events & Trainings will be held at different human service member agencies

We are in the process of planning the 2010 Emerging Leaders Network events. Please check back for updates soon. In the meantime, here are some examples of what we have done recently:

Events:

• Strengths Discovery & Personal Leadership Assessment
• Creating a Personal Professional Development Plan
  
• Creating Green & Environmentally Sustainable Organizations
• After Hours Networking Event
• Understanding Legislative Policy & the State Budget
• CEO Forum

Trainings:

• Building Leadership Skills Workshop
• Annual Business Meeting Seminar: Innovation & Social Enterprise
• Public Speaking & Elevator Speeches
• Strategic Planning & Fostering a Vision
• 34th Annual Convention & Expo
  
  

Get Connected with the Network

Want to get involved with the Emerging Leaders Network? Here are three ways to start:

• Join our LinkedIn group
• Sign-up to receive Network communications
• Attend an upcoming event or training

For more information, contact Rachel Lurie at 617-428-3637 x125 or email rlurie@providers.org.