District Leadership Academy Schedule

September – Introduction to DLA and Leadership 101

  • Navigating the online classroom and social reading platform
  • Exploring Rotary.org and the Rotary Learning Center
  • Leadership skills
  • Leading non-profit organizations

October – Rotary Organization and Goal Setting

  • Goal setting and planning
  • Time management and priorities
  • Organization of Rotary
  • Rotary Areas of Focus
  • Rotary Action Plan

November – Rotary Tools and Communication Skills

  • Listening and communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • MyRotary.org and DACdb/ClubRunner

December – No Class

January – Leading a Healthy Club and Membership

  • Member recruiting and tetention
  • Club types and flexibilities
  • Club Health Survey

February – Rotary Public Image and External Communication

  • Media and messaging
  • Crisis communication
  • Rotary public image and branding
  • Using the Rotary Brand Center resources

March – Leading Club Projects and Youth Programs

  • Rotary projects and fundraisers
  • Teambuilding and collaboration
  • Multi-club and District projects
  • Youth programs & youth protection

April – The Rotary Foundation and Leading Positive Change

  • Leading change
  • Creativity and innovation
  • The Rotary Foundation
  • District and Global Grants

May – District Conference and DLA Graduation