In May a small group of no more than 30 senior local government managers will meet to study the leadership lessons of Gettysburg. This is a unique opportunity to join colleagues in an exploration of personal leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the lessons of history.

 

 

Who: Senior Managers (preference is given to Credentialed Managers if more than 30 people register)

What: The sixth annual ICMA Gettysburg Leadership Institute

When: May 16-18, 2012

Where: Gettysburg, PA

Cost: $895 for members and $995 for nonmembers, but save $100 if you register by December 31. Team rates are also available. The fee includes all interpretive fees and materials, bus transportation, dinner on Wednesday, lunch on Thursday, and breakfast on Friday.

Required pre-reading: The Killer Angels by Michael Shara

Registration: Registration is closed for 2012. Dates for 2013 will be announced later in the summer.

Lodging: Attendees will stay at the historic Gettysburg Hotel located in downtown Gettysburg. Call 717-337-2000 to reserve under the ICMA room block at a rate of $115 per night.

Why You Should Attend: This is a unique opportunity to join colleagues in an exploration of personal leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the lessons of history. In tough economic times, it is more important than ever to invest in leadership development.

Agenda

Wednesday

Arrival 3:00 pm

Opening Session (3:30) and Dinner—Majestic Theater

Thursday

Leadership Lessons of the Battlefield

Lunch—Box Lunch on the Battlefield

Friday

Breakfast—Gettysburg Museum

Abraham Lincoln: Mission Driven Leadership

Lunch—on your own

Gettysburg National Cemetery

Gettysburg:  The Battle and Aftermath

The Town Experience: Case study of disaster management

For detailed program information and to read testimonials from past attendees, visit icma.org/Gettysburg.