Grassroots Leadership Institute
Curriculum

The Institute's curriculum is the result of collaboration between the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and the Fanning Institute of Leadership at the University of Georgia. Each module addresses a key issue related to leadership in the public sector.

Each week current community leaders make presentations describing leadership skills and issues facing the Clayton County community. Trained facilitators lead participants in simulated activities to practice and develop their leadership skills.  Topics include:

Effective Communication

Understanding Leadership

Understanding Values and Valuing Community Diversity

Group Dynamics and Managing Conflict

Making Group Decisions

Conducting Successful Meetings

Local Government

Community Leaders Role in Local Economic Development

Building Communities through Partnerships and Collaborations

Leading Community Change