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.
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
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
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