LEAD Course – 1st Session

The LEAD Course is a high-level leadership development course focused on the critical skills, awareness and perspective that will make all the difference to your success as a leader in the municipal utility industry. The course is designed for utility and/or city staff at all levels who lead and influence others in their work. Employees who currently have, or anticipate having, leadership responsibilities will gain the most from this curriculum.

The LEAD Course is $3,600 for the entire four-session program, which includes most materials and the assessment, as well as breakfasts, lunches and breaks. Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) will provide a 50/50 cost-share to MRES members who commit to the full course.

This is a one-year course. Those registering should fully intend to participate in each session, as they must be taken in the order given.

Reserve your spot at The LEAD Course by filling out the registration form below or by emailing Lisa Korthals at info@mrenergy.com. Registration is due by March 1, 2025. Class size is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

• LEAD Course brochure

2025 Sessions & Topics

• April 23-24 — Collaboration (Getting the Most Out of Your Team) and Conflict (Working Through Difficult Times)
• June 4-5 — Communication (Presence of a Leader) and Character (The Mind of a Leader: Lenses)
• Aug. 6-7 — Change (How a Leader Navigates Change) and Mastering Accountability (Understanding and Equipping for this Critical Topic)
• Oct. 1-2 — Failing Versus Failure (Understanding the Differences Between These Two Terms and How They Create Positive and Negative Change in a Group) and Practicing Leadership

**Wednesday sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location

All sessions will be held in the board room of the MRES office building:

• Missouri River Energy Services
  3724 W Avera Drive
  Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Lodging

Lodging is not included in the course fee. MRES has arranged discounted lodging for each session at the Homewood Suites hotel, right next to the MRES office:

• Homewood Suites (by Hilton)
  3620 W Avera Drive
  Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  Phone: 605-338-8585

Rates are $129 for a studio queen room. Taxes and fees are additional. Links to reserve rooms will soon be available. For now, please call the hotel directly and ask for the MRES block rate.

The hotel reservation deadlines are:

• April session — March 31
• June session — May 12
• August session — July 14
• October session — Sept. 8

More Information

For more information about the LEAD Course or any of Missouri River's other leadership development opportunities, contact MRES Leadership Development & Strategic Planning Manager Marcy Douglas at info@mrenergy.com.