Leadership Memphis

Overview

Leadership Memphis’s mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community.  The FastTrack Program is designed for emerging leaders with high potential who are eager to make a difference in the Greater Memphis Area.  Over a twelve-week period, participants are introduced to challenging concepts, game-changing tools, and a network of opportunities to create positive change, personally and in the community.

FastTrack builds on participants’ existing leadership skills and expands their knowledge of community programs, policies, and existing change-makers. Participants gain a stronger understanding of how to increase their impact in various sectors via experiential learning and exposure to high-profile community leaders.

Commitment & Expectations

FastTrack Program is comprised of several components that are intentionally built to complement and enhance the participant experience.
The FastTrack Program leads participants through weekly learning sessions, provides increased exposure to high-profile and effective leaders and organizations, and offers expanded connectivity to the challenges facing Memphis today and opportunities for the Memphis of tomorrow.
Overall commitment is approximately 40 hours:
Session topics include learning and service activities related to issues such as education, transit, arts and culture, urban revitalization, unconscious bias, emotional intelligence, Memphis history, and more. While participants are expected to attend all sessions, attendance at the following is required for graduation:

Ideal FastTrack Program participants are:

Tuition for the FastTrack Program is $1,995 plus a $35 online application fee. Tuition covers all program materials, meals, and the cost of activities. Limited scholarships are available.

Application/Nomination Process

The FastTrack Program challenges young professionals and up-and-coming leaders to think more broadly – perhaps outside of their normal scope – and to work through complex issues related to culture, economics, community, and more.
Leadership Memphis will contact nominees regarding acceptance, next steps, and additional paperwork. Tuition and fee payments can be paid online, over the phone, or by check mailed to Leadership Memphis.

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 – Fall Class of 2023

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.

Opening Advance

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Class 1

Memphis 101: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 2

DEI Conversations: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 3

Education: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 4

Economic Development: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 5

Health and Wellness: Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 6

Housing – Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 7

A Memphis Area Case Study – Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 8

Group Project: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 9

Group Project: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Class 10

Group Project: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Closing Advance & Graduation Celebration

Saturday, December 16, 2023, 9:00 am to 11:30 am

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