Energizing Leaders

Success often depends upon an individual or team’s leadership abilities. We work with boards, businesses and organizations of all shapes and sizes. We provide customized training to enhance and strengthen the skills you already possess, offer new skill development and guide you toward achieving your team’s goals.

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Signature Programs

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Energize Action Network

The Energize Action Network brings people together to build change in rural communities. View this article to learn more about the power of networking, or use the form below to receive more information on this signature program!

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Navigating Change

People with a desire for change in their organization or community will benefit from our Navigating Change classes, which build leadership skills. View this article to learn more about leadership models, or use the form below to learn more about our leadership programming!

Program Interest Form

Interested in bringing our programing to your community or business? Submit your information using the form below, and a team member will contact you to discuss what options we can offer.

Upcoming Events

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May 13

South Dakota Remote Works May Workshop

Are you trying to master working from home? Join us for a remote works program.

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Aug 11

ENERGIZE! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference

South Dakota State University Extension will host a conference in August 2021 about rural communities in a rural community — Milbank.

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