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Future legislative leaders fine tune skills at special institute

Posted June 11, 2007

Senators and representatives enrolled in the Georgia Legislative Leadership Institute (GLLI) recently completed the first session of the current program, which was held May 31-June 3 at Jekyll Island. The 22 participants were selected by House and Senate leaders.

First held in 2005 as a new component of the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, GLLI is a phased leadership development program that focuses on preparing newer members of the General Assembly to be effective leaders and decision makers in today's complicated legislative environment, explained Jim Stephens, director of the Institute's Governmental Training, Education, and Development Division. Participants at the recent session had the opportunity to assess their own leadership styles and improve them and to learn more about the path to making value-based decisions that serve the public. Instructors included Vinson Institute faculty, professional development specialists, and former government leaders.

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