Join us for our FREE, annual IDEA Conference! Over 100 of Muncie’s most active local leaders will gather to listen, learn, and meet like-minded individuals to share ideas and best practices. More information to come.
2026 IDEA Conference
Neighborhood Leadership Council (NLC) Training – Recruitment
Thanks to funding provided by CenterPoint Energy Foundation, we have developed a training schedule for our Neighborhood Leadership Council / CenterPoint Scholar meetings that we hope will help build everyone’s leadership capacity. This month’s topic is recruitment!
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.
Neighborhood Leadership Council (NLC) Training- Celebrating Lessons Learned
NLC Professional Development Series – Resident Listening
Thanks to funding provided by CenterPoint Energy Foundation, we have developed a training schedule for our Neighborhood Leadership Council / CenterPoint Scholar meetings that we hope will help build everyone’s leadership capacity. This month’s topic is Resident Listening.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.
FREE TRAINING offered by Shafer Leadership Academy!
Thanks to a generous grant, Shafer Leadership Academy is offering its highly sought-after program, Fusion: Leading Multi-Generational Teams, free of charge to the public. Typically valued at $250 per participant, the program will be held on October 29, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Ivy Tech’s Fisher Building in Muncie.
The grant was provided by American Electric Power Foundation, whose support makes it possible for a wider audience to access this dynamic leadership training. Fusion is an interactive workshop designed to help participants understand the perspectives and work styles of five distinct generations—from the Greatest Generation to Gen Z. The program uses Shafer’s proprietary Generational Game Board, fostering stimulating discussions and hands-on learning in a collaborative environment.
“This partnership with Indiana Michigan Power allows us to offer one of our most popular programs at no cost, opening the door for many who may not have had the opportunity before,” said Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director of Shafer Leadership Academy. “We’re excited to bring more people into this experience and help them foster greater understanding and collaboration across generations.”
Program Highlights:
- Interactive discussions facilitated by the unique Generational Game Board.
- Insights into the social, political, and economic influences shaping generational perspectives.
- Strategies to promote effective collaboration and leadership in multi-generational teams.
Due to the free access and popularity of the Fusion program, this session is expected to fill quickly. Those interested are encouraged to register early.
Back by popular demand: “Beyond Meetings: Tips and Tools for Better Community Outreach”
RESCHEDULED: October 17, 2023
@ E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
(400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy)
Brian Blackford’s presentation at the 2023 IDEA Conference was so well received we’re bringing him back to share “Beyond Meetings: Tips and Tools for Better Community Outreach” with the NLC.
Engaging community members is more important and more challenging than ever. Simply hosting a town hall or settling for insights from the usual suspects is no longer sufficient. During this interactive session, participants review why community engagement matters and consider creative ways to make it more practical, productive, and meaningful.
Food will be provided! Check out and share the FB event page.