NEXT Generational Leadership

The Next Generational Leadership Team develops programs that provide Norman Next Members invaluable experience, tools, and access to community leaders. 

2011-12 Team Goals:

Goal:  Work more closely with other Norman Next teams

Initiative:  Communicate with team leaders
When:  Board meeting
Who:  Board members
What:  Recognize when team can coordinate and help other teams
Goal:  Productive meetings that include members to plan team events

Initiative 1:  Mentorship Program
When:  Jan-May ’12, Planning begins August ’11
Who:  Membership, include past mentees in planning
What:  10-15 Norman NEXT members matched with community leaders

Initiative 2:  Motivational/Inspirational event
When:  September 1, 2010
Who:  Community Event partnered with J.C.
What:  Leadership focused event focused on motivating and inspiring personal/professional development

John Maxwell Leadership Event Update

The John Maxwell Leadership Event was a HUGE success!  The theme of the event was Norman NEXT's own, "Be A Positive. In Work. In Others. In Life."  We heard from three great speakers, including OKC Mayor Mick Cornett, Former Oklahoma First Lady Kim Henry, and internationally recognized leadership speaker, Dr. John Maxwell, who shared their stories about what it truly means to Be A Positive leader.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a huge success, especially our event partner, Journey Church.  We'd also like to thank the event sponsors and the volunteers. Without them, the event would not have been possible. And last, but certainly not least, we'd like to thank everyone who attended for their shared interest and belief in positive leadership. We hope you all were inspired in some way to go out and Be A Positive agent of change for Norman.

Team Events:

Mentorship Program

Program Purpose:
Norman Next’s mission is to attract, retain and propel the best and brightest young professionals in Norman.  In an effort to support that mission we have created the Mentorship Program to connect young professionals with established members of the Norman community.

Program Kick-Off:
This is the first opportunity for mentor and mentee to meet and establish their goals.  All regular meetings between mentee and mentor will be coordinated by the participants.

Program Guidelines & Important Dates:
Submit $25 participation fee at the time of application. Mentees and mentors must attend an update meeting  and a wrap-up session. Examples of possible interactions would include lunch, job shadowing, introduction to an organization such as Rotary, happy hour, etc.  The goal is to provide an opportunity for mentee to gain insight into career paths, community, and/or professional growth.  Most critically, this is an opportunity for mentee to meet and connect with a prominent member of our community.

Team Meeting Schedule:
Fourth Tuesday of every month
5:30 p.m.
Blu Restaurant
201 S. Crawford Ave.

Team meetings provide team members the opportunity to bring their own leadership talents and help build stronger young professionals across the community.

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