Early Bird Registration is for the 2^nd Global Leadership Class, a project of the American Diversity Report, extends until July 11.  The 2009 Global Leadership Class will begin on September 18, 2008. Our mission is to develop leaders who can think globally and act effectively locally. The Global Leadership Class is a project of the American Diversity Report and Communication Prose Ink. Our goals are to achieve competence in diversity leadership development, multi-cultural literacy and cross-cultural communication skills. The class consists of nine sessions, one per month, providing training education and community visibility.

The Early Bird Registration Fee for the Class is $175 for the year which includes food and supplies. A deposit of $50.00 is required by July 11, 2008. The Class Fee after July 11 is $200.  The text book for the class will be available for purchase on disk at the first class.  Cost = $12.50.

You can register by sending an e-mail with your name, organization, mailing address and daytime phone number to the Managing Editor, Deborah Levine: Deborah@ AmericanDiversityReport.com.    We will mail you an application brochure.

The schedule of classes is as follows:

September 18, 2008: Educating For A Global Environment (public 11:30-1:00 PM)

October 23, 2008: Developing Leaders and Teams (* Class)

November 13, 2008: Ethnicity and Race Issues (public 11:30 AM-1:00 PM)

December 11, 2008: Faith, Holidays and Inclusion (* Class)

January 22, 2009: Cross-cultural Communication: Leadership and Inspiration (* Class)

February 26, 2009: Business Trends: Local and Global (public 11:30 AM-1:00 PM)

March 26, 2009: Communication Styles for Leaders (* Class)

April 23, 2009: Generational Differences in the Workplace (Class 7:30 AM-9:00 AM)

May 28, 2009: Strategic Planning for a Diverse Community (* Class)

June 2009 TBA: Commencement and Keynoters

Location:

Public sessions take place at Wally's Restaurant in East Ridge, Tennessee. A buffet meal and free parking are included.

* Classes are held at the Jewish Cultural Center at 5461 North Terrace Road. They are held from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM.