Rural Leadership North Dakota

"Prepare and develop effective leaders to strengthen rural North Dakota"

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What is RLND?

Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) is a statewide leadership development program that includes seminars with experts; on-site tours/presentations; meetings with agriculture, business and government leaders; international experiences and personal skills development. The RLND Program is designed for men and women who are dedicated to strengthening the agriculture community, their community and the state of North Dakota for the future.

 

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Goals of RLND 

To create a network of people across the state and beyond that RLND participants will utilize for a life time.

To strengthen participants skills in discovering leaders within, communicating effectively, recognizing gifts and differences, thinking critically and creatively, understanding the resource spectrum, shaping rural policy, understanding international issues, understanding national politics, and affecting change-the power of individuals working together.

To improve the quality of life for the participant, organization(s), and community.

To prepare the participant to work with an issue they are passionate about in their community/organization.