Alumni Programs & Services

Hello Coyotes! 

The Luke Center announces the

2010 Fall Pacific Program Alumni Event

At a time when catalytic leadership skills are needed more than ever, the Luke Center brings to you a fall event to refresh your skills and renew your spirit.  Understanding the reality of limited training  and travel budgets, the conference was designed to provide this opportunity at a cost of $100 with hotel availability at a low government rate.    

The Luke Center invites you to attend the

2010 Pacific Program Alumni Conference on  

Adapting Our Catalytic Leadership Tools

to Troubled Times

October 7-8, 2010

Location: Red Lion Hotel-Salem

Thursday, October 7th &  Friday, October 8th

8:00AM to 5:00 PM – Formal Sessions

8:30-3:30PM – Formal Sessions

                                5:30-7:00PM – No Host Dinner                              

 Cost = $100 (Breakfast & Lunch Included on both days) 

Join state and local government leaders for a conference which identifies traits public sector leaders will need to handle the challenges facing their organizations during these drastic economic times.  Faced with a potential of a decade of deficits, today’s leaders will have to implement different strategies to transform the way their organizations operate.

Targeting graduates of the Pacific Program, the conference will provide an opportunity for alumni to refresh their catalytic leadership skills and answer the following question:     How do we provide effective leadership to address interconnected public problems with…

1.  A reduction of fiscal resources?

2.  A lack of consensus on options?

3.  The involvement of many diverse, independent-minded stake holders?

Using keynote addresses & plenary session formats that will be facilitated by experts using relevant examples from state and local government, the two day event will include strategies on:

•  Understanding the challenges facing public sector leadership today

•  Getting a group unstuck & moving forward

•  Generating fresh ideas and new insights

•  Framing issues and their strategic responses

•  Identifying and defining end outcomes

•  Thinking systematically to reveal interconnections & strategic leverage points

•  Leading from personal passion & strength of character

•  Developing the leaders of the future

•  Maintaining momentum:  where do we go from here? 

Registration will be available on August 1, 2010!

We look forward to seeing you in October- watch for more details about the exciting plenary sessions and keynote speakers!  

 

The Pacific Program has attracted participants from across the United States. Our alumni represent a powerful resource of ideas and decision-makers. Once you graduate, you become a valued part of a growing network of "Catalytic Leaders." Our 1000+ alumni include: 

  • 1 Member of Congress 
  • 1 School Superintendent
  • 2 Staff from Governors Office 
  • 3 State Representatives 
  • 2 State Senators 
  • 42 Elected County Commissioners 
  • 15 Representatives from Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Tyonek Native Corporation and the Suquamish Indian Tribe.
  •  26 Executive Directors and Chief Executive Officers
  •  21 Mayors
  •  12 City Managers

 

Alumni Training Sessions

Brush up on your Catalytic Leadership skills. These workshops are taught by Pacific Program faculty and include small group discussions, case studies and networking opportunities with former classmates and "new" graduates. Check back soon for information about more upcoming Alumni Program training sessions.