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Objectives

Through this intensive leadership program, participants will be inspired to assume ownership of critical issues in their communities and will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to make a difference in Central Minnesota.

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Participants

Participants come from diverse cultures and backgrounds deeply rooted in their communities, who desire to make positive social change in their neighborhoods and in their communities.

What Is The Jugaad Leadership Program?

The Jugaad Leadership Program was developed in 2015 to empower the community to assume responsibility for positive social change. “Jugaad” is a Hindi and Punjabi word that means “innovation.” The program is supported by grants from the Initiative Foundation, Central Minnesota Community Foundation and United Way.

This 7-month leadership program designed to provide people of color and other underrepresented community members with the knowledge, skills and resources to become effective leaders at the grassroots level. Sessions are held March-August on the last Saturday of the month, with a graduation ceremony in September. May’s meeting will be held the second to last Saturday of the month, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Jugaad Leadership session topics include:

  • Developing leadership & organization skills
  • Strengthening communication skills
  • Leveraging community assets and resources
  • Strategic thinking and planning
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Goals

The Jugaad Leadership Program empowers participants to:

  • Assume individual and collective responsibility for positive change in our community.
  • Influence positive change at the city, county, state and national levels.
  • Increase levels of communication and understanding between program participants and mainstream leaders

How To Apply

The Jugaad Leadership Program issues a call for nominations annually. Self-nominations are encouraged, as well as those of others.

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