Calendar of Events

This ALP Exchange session is an open, peer-driven conversation designed to surface questions, challenges, and best practices that don't always make it onto an Affinity Group meeting agenda—but impact nearly every leadership program.

Together, we'll explore CRM tools and how programs are managing participant data, relationships, and program operations, including:

• Choosing, implementing, and evaluating CRM tools for your program's needs
• Tracking alumni engagement, program milestones, and participant journeys
• Data integrity, privacy, and access considerations
• Integration with existing systems, workflows, and reporting processes
• What platforms and approaches peers are using right now—and what they'd do differently
   

This is a collaborative space to share what's working, ask honest questions, and learn from fellow ALP members navigating similar decisions.
Come ready to contribute, listen, and leave with ideas you can apply immediately to your program.

• College Programs – How leadership curriculum can be adapted for undergraduate settings, what content translates well, and how college programs can serve as a pipeline for future community leaders (Racquel Thiesen | Kansas Leadership Center)
• New Resident/Intro Programs – How to design programs that connect newcomers and lifelong residents to your community; balancing city insights with network building; and creating pathways from intro experiences to deeper leadership involvement (Mike Zwiefelhofer | Leadership San Francisco's IntroSF)
• Community Issue-Based Programs – How to use deep exploration of complex issues as a "learning lab" for advanced leadership development for program alumni (Lynn Wood, CCLP | Leadership Wisconsin's Community Leadership 2.0)

Grab your favorite beverage and join us for Coffee & Connection, a casual one-hour Zoom session hosted by ALP's Membership Director, Zoë Lewis-Monkman.

This is the perfect opportunity for new and existing members to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the benefits of being part of the ALP community. Zoë will answer questions, share insights about ALP's resources and programs while providing tips to help you make the most of your membership.

Whether you're looking to network, deepen your involvement, or simply get to know the ALP team, this laid-back session is a great way to start. Let’s build connections and spark ideas together—one cup of coffee at a time!

Don't miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and caffeinate with Zoë and fellow ALP members!

Are you a new member of ALP or a new team member within your Community Leadership Program? Join us for a one-hour deep dive into all that ALP has to offer.

In this session, we'll cover:

• Meet the ALP Team – Get to know the staff who support your membership and learn how we can help you succeed
• ALP Programming & Resources – Discover the full range of programs, Affinity Groups, peer learning opportunities, and member benefits available to you
• Navigating Your Members-Only Portal – Learn how to access resources, find connections, and make the most of your ALP membership tools

This is your opportunity to ask questions, get oriented, and start engaging with the ALP community. Whether you're brand new to the field or new to ALP, come ready to explore how this network can support your work and professional growth.

• Strengthen board engagement and clarify governance roles
• Cultivate meaningful volunteer involvement
• Activate alumni as champions, mentors, and ambassadors
• Align stakeholder groups around shared vision and priorities
• Develop sustainable engagement pathways that support organizational growth

• Understand the framework and application of the Learning, Thinking, Working assessment.
• Explore how learning style data can inform intentional curriculum design.
• Examine practical examples from Leadership Knoxville’s program integration model.
• Identify strategies to align program days with mission, purpose, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop approaches to balance diverse learning preferences within a cohort.
• Create an action outline for integrating assessment insights into their own leadership programs.

• Understand how brain science influences behavior during conflict
• Identify and navigate polarities and “either/or” thinking
• Respond to challenging behaviors with clarity and composure
• Use a structured framework for trust-building conversations
• Lead through conflict while preserving relationships and community trust

• Clearly communicate organizational impact through story
• Help participants identify and articulate their leadership journeys
• Align individual narratives with program mission and values
• Use storytelling to engage stakeholders, funders, and community partners
• Foster a culture that uses story to inspire reflection, connection, and action

• Understand principles and practices of human-centered leadership
• Recognize and value diverse perspectives within leadership programs
• Meet individuals where they are in their development journeys
• Explore how generational and lived experiences shape leadership styles
• Build inclusive, empathetic environments that strengthen participation and impact