The Signature Program

Growing Community Stewardship

Leadership Snohomish County is a community leadership development and education program whose intent is to prepare motivated individuals to lead Snohomish County today and tomorrow. Leadership Snohomish County addresses the larger question of this community’s future and prepares people to assume leadership roles that are thoughtful, informed and open to the possibilities.

How the Program is Structured

Individuals apply to enter the eight month program. The participants meet for one full day, for a total of six days, to learn about the critical issues facing our region. Participants will meet local experts and leaders who work on the challenges in our community. . While building knowledge of community issues, people in the program apply their skills to a specific project. The projects are designed to address a community need and apply skills of collaboration, effective decision making, consensus building, understanding the power of diversity and effective communications. Spend a few minutes watching a video of Maury Forman presenting in our class.

Benefits to Participants

  • Offers the opportunity for networking and contact with influential community and business leaders.
  • Creates pathways that accurately match participants' skills and interests with the needs of the community.
  • Develops executive leadership skills in effective communication, decision-making, critical and creative thinking.
  • Builds awareness of issues and challenges facing the Snohomish County Area.
  • Broadens perspectives that will prepare individuals to more effectively guide the community into the future.

Join the Next Signature Class

Our Signature Class for 2012-2013 is full.  We will begin accepting applications for our Fall 2013 Class in January 2013. Applications are on the Apply page of this website.

Benefits to Employers
  • Develops employees with increased organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Provides companies and individuals with new insights into the community.
  • Strengthens a firm's involvement and participation in community affairs.
  • Provides companies with new and increased access to a network of community leaders and resources.
  • Enhances employee development and morale.
  • Helps to ensure that our community will be ready to meet the demands of the future.