Leadership

Through education, community awareness and hands on experience the Leadership programming aims to provide the region with an ongoing source of diverse leaders at all levels of business expertise that are prepared and committed to serve as catalysts and sustainers of positive change for the quality of life in the region.

Executive Women's Roundtable

As Dallas women assume greater responsibility and levels of success in the corporate and professional world, they are encountering new issues and challenges. The Executive Women's Roundtable (EWR) brings together executive level women from a variety of industries and professional disciplines and provides them a business forum to address common workplace issues and interests. For more information, email ewr@dallaschamber.org

Leadership Dallas

Founded in 1975, Leadership Dallas is the flagship program of the Dallas Regional Chamber for leadership development and is aimed at increasing the leadership pool for community activities in the Dallas area. Each year, approximately 50 people are selected to participate in the program, which begins in September and ends in June the following year. During the 10-month program, participants receive in-depth education on critical issues in the community including criminal justice, education, government and politics, as well as a history of the area, health care, and human services.

When can you apply for the program?

The Leadership Dallas program begins in August and ends in June. Applications for the upcoming year come out in April and are due to the Chamber in May. To request more information or to be placed on the application list, email leadership@dallaschamber.org. Applications for the Class of 2010 are being accepted from April 1 – May 21, 2009.

Leadership Dallas Information (PDF)
2011 Application (PDF)
2011 Reference Form (PDF)

Leadership Dallas Alumni

The LDA Association works to create programs and networking opportunities to both strengthen Leadership Dallas alumni member connections and educate and inform members on pivotal issues so they can contribute their leadership to the greater Dallas region. 

2010 Leadership Dallas Alumni Dues 

Leadership Dallas Alumni Newsletter (PDF)

Young Professionals

YP, a program designed for emerging leaders ages 25-40, is the go-to organization for young professionals looking to engage in the Dallas business community, learn about issues, interact with regional leaders and give back in a meaningful way. This dynamic group of 375+ members is open to anyone interested and membership is rolling. Events include YP After-hours, an educational breakfast series, CEO Luncheons, YP/Leadership Dallas Alumni Mentoring, 'Behind Closed Doors' Tours, intramurals, volunteer projects and more!

Experience Greater Dallas

Interested in knowing more about your region? Experience Greater Dallas is a program designed to update busy professionals on critical regional issues, including healthcare, education, economic development and power & politics, among others. Experience provides access to key people and information while offering a unique and intensive professional development opportunity. Participants will take away a better understanding of the greater Dallas area and its needs and be challenged to serve and strengthen their community. Class size is limited to 70 participants and the program is ideal for business executives new to the region, newly promoted executives, Leadership Dallas Alumni, Young Professionals and anyone interested in critical regional issues. For more information, contact Julie Tanner at 214.-746-6741 or leadership@dallaschamber.org.