A nonpartisan civic leadership program for individuals interested in learning more about appointed and elected positions that serve and support Tulsa.
If you’ve ever considered running for office, just figuring out where to begin can be daunting. What office would best suit you? What are the skills you’ll need? How can you develop a gameplan for running a campaign? What are the key dates you need to know? How can you make connections with party leaders and constituents alike?
After completing the LT Represent program, you’ll know what steps to take next on your civic leadership journey.
The cornerstone of the LT Represent program is the development of your Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan. Each session builds different components of this plan, so that you will have a framework and list of actionable next steps to pursue your public leadership goals.
The purpose of LT Represent is to engage a greater number of diverse and capable leaders in the process and systems of governance.
Applications will be available in September 2025.
Applications for Class 5 will be available in September 2025 with an October 31 due date. Tuition is $600.
OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS
- Knowledge of political systems and the elected positions at every level of government in Tulsa.
- Skills related to building a narrative and campaign to support their own candidacy or the candidacy of others.
- Connections with the formal systems of electoral politics.
- An understanding of how to plan for a career in public service.
OUTCOMES FOR THE COMMUNITY
- Fewer unopposed candidates across all types of elected positions.
- Capable and prepared elected leaders from a diverse set of perspectives.
- Policy outcomes flowing from the debate of a variety of perspectives.
LT Represent Process
We strive to create a learning community where group members share a common value of developing new ways to lead change in Tulsa. We actively learn from one another so that we can practice, grow and take risks within a supportive environment. We also believe that to bring about change in a complex city such as Tulsa, it is critical to work effectively in groups and to expand our networks.
Our sessions and activities are designed to involve participants in such a way so that we learn from ourselves and each other. Participants are active in the learning process and there is dedicated time spent to processing experiences in order to generate learning and encourage application to other situations.
Through the class sessions, we aim to connect participants directly with individuals representing multiple perspectives where inquiry skills can be practiced. This equips participants with a broad understanding of how to address complex policy and governance challenges facing Tulsa.
LT Represent Class 4 Tentative Schedule
| Online Orientation | |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 6:00-8:00pm (Wednesday) |
Purpose, Scope & Expectations |
| Leadership Retreat: Purpose | |
| September 20-21, 2024 Fri 8:00am thru Sat 3:00pm |
Explore the role of Public Leadership & Governance in your life; identify the landscape of governance in Tulsa and the different leadership opportunities.
Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan: Values, Purpose & Community |
| Session 1: Messaging | |
| September 25, 2024 8:30am-5:00pm (Wednesday) |
Understanding and applying the initial campaign planning steps.
Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan: Starting a Campaign Plan, Messaging & Storytelling |
| Session 2: Data-Based Decision Making | |
| October 12, 2024 8:30am-5:00pm (Saturday) |
Explore the impact and significance of Data in governance, policy, and advocacy.
Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan: Data Landscape of community; Data analysis protocol |
| Session 3: Resources & Planning | |
| October 23, 2024 8:30am-5:00pm (Wednesday) |
Identify how to practice strategic resource allocation.
Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan: Fundraising, Budget, & Canvassing |
| Session 4: Leading with Equity | |
| November 2, 2024 8:30am-5:00pm (Saturday) |
Explore the impact and significance of equity in decision-making, policy development and authentic community engagement.
Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan: Strategies to engage community, Equity analysis protocol |
| Session 5: Communication & Constituents | |
| November 13, 2024 8:30am-5:00pm (Wednesday) |
Identify and practice ways to engage and communicate with stakeholders efficiently and effectively.
Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan: Connecting & Building Coalitions, Digital Campaign Strategy |
| Closing Reflection & Celebration | |
| December 4, 2024 10:00am-7:00pm (Wednesday) |
Reflect on our program experience both as a group and an individual and look ahead to our community’s future.
Personal Civic Leadership Action Plan: Present your plan with the cohort, civic leaders, campaign strategists, and community. |
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