Overview
Leadership Memphis aims to equip and rally leaders to collaborate for the greater good of the entire community. The FastTrack Program specifically targets emerging leaders with significant potential, driven to make a positive impact in the Greater Memphis Area. Over a twelve-week duration, participants delve into challenging concepts, transformative tools, and a network of opportunities geared towards fostering positive personal and community change.
FastTrack leverages participants’ current leadership skills, enhancing their understanding of community programs, policies, and established change-makers. Through experiential learning and interaction with prominent community leaders, participants develop a robust grasp of how to amplify their influence across various sectors.
Commitment & Expectations
The FastTrack Program guides participants through weekly learning sessions, offering heightened exposure to influential leaders and impactful organizations. It also provides an extended network that connects participants to the current challenges Memphis faces and the prospects for the future of Memphis.
- Class Session Hours
- Learning Journey Hours
- Service Journey Hours
Session topics encompass learning and service activities addressing issues such as education, transit, arts and culture, urban revitalization, unconscious bias, emotional intelligence, Memphis history, and more. While participants are anticipated to attend all sessions, graduation necessitates mandatory attendance at the following:
- Learning & Service Journey Hours
- Beginning-of-Semester Opening Advance Event
- At least 7 of the 9 Class Days
- End-of-Semester Advance & Graduation Celebration
Ideal FastTrack Program participants are:
- Early to mid-level professionals across various sectors, driven to enhance their community leadership skills;
- Professionals who are new to the Greater Memphis Area and aspire to gain knowledge and connections within the community; and
- Executives seeking a "fast track" experience to deepen their understanding of Memphis's significant historical and current assets and challenges.
Application/Nomination Process
What Participants Say
Leadership Memphis FastTrack has taught me that I can make a difference. It has taught me that ignorance is not bliss and the more you know, the better person you will be. It has taught me that it is easy to sit around and complain about the problems; however, it is totally different to figure out solutions and make them happen. It has taught me that we are a very diverse community and that learning more about that diversity only brings us all closer. Leadership Memphis FastTrack has made me a better person, a more well-rounded person.
Calendar of Events – FastTrack
Unless otherwise specified, all Class Days will take place in-person on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Optional pre-class meal and networking begins at 5:30 pm. Class Day agendas will be shared prior to each session.
Fall 2024
Opening Session: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:00 – 11:30 am
Session 1: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 2: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 3: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 4: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 5: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 6: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 7: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 8: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 9: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 10: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Graduation/Closing Session: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9:00 – 11:30 am
Spring 2025
Opening Session: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:00 – 11:30 am
Session 1: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 2: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 3: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 4: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 5: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 6: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 7: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 8: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 9: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Session 10: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Graduation/Closing Session: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9:00 – 11:30 am