2023 WHLI Class Schedule

NOTE: Class session topics (in parentheses) are tentative

WHLI Mission – To build an informed and engaged core of community leaders to plan and care for the future of West Houston.

JANUARY

Wednesday, January 11
6p-8p

Class of 2023 Gathering
Get to know your fellow classmates & WHLI Board

Fri.-Sat., Jan. 20-21

Opening Retreat
• DISC • Power of Your Why • Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle • Big Talk • Personal Lifeline Exercise • Networking
• Accountability Partnerships • Class Project Panel
• WHLI Committee Chairs

FEBRUARY

Thurs., Feb. 9
8a – 12p

Class Session Education
• DISC
• Effective Communication Skills for Leaders
• Class Project

MARCH

No Class Session

Learning Journeys

APRIL

Thurs., Apr. 13
8a – 12p

Class Session (Demographics)
• Effective Communication Skills for Leaders, continued
• Learning Journey Reports

MAY

Thurs., May 11
8a – 12p

Class Session (Quality of Life)
• DISC
• Effective Communication Skills for Leaders, continued

JUNE

Thurs., June 8
8a – 12p

Class Session (Economic Development)
• DEI/Respectful Workplace

JULY

Thurs., Jul. 13
8a – 12p

Class Session (Transportation)
• Dare To Lead Living Into Your Values

AUGUST

TBA

Learning Journeys
WHLI Networking Event 

SEPTEMBER

Thurs., Sept 14
8a – 12p

Class Session (Healthcare)
• Learning Journey Reports
• Dare To Lead BRAVING Trust

OCTOBER

Thurs., Oct 12
8a – 12p

Class Session (Government/Infrastructure)
• Dare To Lead BRAVING Trust
• DEI

NOVEMBER

Thurs., Nov 9
12p – 8p

Closing Retreat
Graduation
• Where We’ve Been – Year in review – Session Learnings and Insights
• Where We Are – Building & Working in Community
• Where We’re Going – Call to Action