Benefits

Benefits of Leadership South Dakota

Benefits

Leadership South Dakota was designed to ensure that everyone wins. From the individuals participating, to the employers hiring them, and even the community as a whole, everyone benefits from this program.

Participant Benefits

For Participants

  • Increase your understanding of South Dakota through site tours and presentations from successful South Dakota leaders
  • Grow your leadership skills
  • Improve your public speaking skills
  • Expand your informed network of colleagues
  • Improve your team-building skills through group discussion
  • Further develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Employer Benefits

For Employers

  • Strengthened employee skill through training in leadership and strategic thinking
  • Increased visibility and access to community leaders and resources
  • Encourages employee volunteerism and leadership through exposure to the variety of community and non-profit organizations that service the state
  • Expanded leadership and critical thinking abilities, which will result in improved, and confident decision makers for your company

Community Benefits

For Communities

  • Develop positive, strong and educated leaders for South Dakota
  • Increase cultural awareness of local issues
  • Encourage business reinvestment in our communities and state
  • Promotion of South Dakota
  • Grow a diverse pool of active, community-oriented citizens