Curriculum

Leadership Ohio was established in 1992 as a non-profit statewide educational program.  It is the only immersion program designed to provide a statewide examination of the conditions and challenges that face our great state. The curriculum and session content are designed by a recognized group of professional educators, subject matter experts, Leadership Ohio Alumni, and selected leaders from business, industry, government, leadership programs locally and nationally.  Through a series of eight 2-day sessions utilizing educational excursions, panel discussions, presentations, experiences and dialogue with fellow participants, the program explores the issues, challenges and opportunities facing Ohio.

Following a screening of the candidates by members of the Board of Trustees, the Class of 2009 will participate in their Opening Retreat in April.  A creative approach is used as participants learn about program outcomes and expectations. A team approach enables participants to discover the talents and expertise each individual brings to the experience and identify strengths of the group. Advanced problem-solving techniques provide the Class with new tools to help meet the challenges of the Leadership Ohio program.

Each month class members travel to a different Ohio location for presentations by and discussions with local leaders, hearing from local experts on different views of a single issue, as well as gaining first-hand experience of Ohio’s natural beauty.  Because of the quality of the program, state and nationally renowned experts often join local leaders to share their views with the Class.