community leader programme

Shifting Gears in the community - THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

One way in which we support the community is through our Community Leader Programme.

This programme invites leaders from selected 'not for profit' community groups, to join Shifting Gears at little or no cost. Corporate and community people have much to gain from their respective viewpoints and experience - Shifting Gears is where it happens.

Essentially, if you work for a small, under-funded, 'not for profit', 'back against the wall' organisation, which does amazing things on a 'shoestring budget', please contact us.

Community feedback ...

""The Shifting Gears programmes have empowered a number of the Managers and Group Leaders in the Community Service Organisation of Porirua City with new tools.
Many people in our service industry have not experienced the level of personal development and opportunity that is presented as part of the workshops. It has opened a new and exciting opportunity that most of us would not be able to experience given budget restraints.
I personally see many situations and opportunities through different eyes, I feel confident to take on difficult situations, I know I am in possession of new skills that enable me to manage at a different level, both personally and in a business environment."
Martin Highgate, Centre Manager, Porirua Community Services Centre

"A high point and direct outcome from participating in the Shifting Gears Programme, was using my knowledge to run a public meeting with twenty eight people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints - something I could not have done prior to the course.
I began by creating respect for the meeting process and the participants. At the end of the meeting, many people congratulated me on my leadership skills. Group members even ended up talking socially with each other - something they would not have done in normal circumstances."
Ken Clearwater, Community leader & past Council Candidate

"I learned the skills to shape the future rather than reacting to someone else's future."
Dave Campbell, Manager Whitford Brown Trust

Corporate Sponsorship of the Community Leader Programme.

If you are part of a community group and would like to participate in the Community Leaders Programme, or you would like to become a corporate sponsor, email info@shiftinggears.co.nz