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Leadership 254 Program Structure and Expectations
Leadership 254 challenges, stretches and most importantly, transforms participants into leaders who can positively affect their counties and Texas.
Participants can expect to engage in the rudiments of self-examination to develop the personal awareness and growth needed to be an effective leader.
Participants will take part in mental and physical challenges by means of experiential exercises and activities. Some participants may find these exercises challenging, but accommodations can be made for participants to meet the objectives of each module. If you require special accommodations, please contact Leadership 254 at (800) 456‑5974.
Participants will complete pre-module and post-module assignments throughout the program, individually, in teams and with an accountability partner.
Leadership 254 is a continuous program where students are required to attend and complete all four modules in sequence. It is important that participants plan to arrive at the start time of each module and stay through its conclusion.
Leadership 254 Cancellation Policy
Leadership 254 is designed for a limited group of participants. If a participant must cancel after being selected, they should submit their cancellation in writing to Leadership 254 before Jan. 1, 2027. The TAC Leadership Development Committee will identify a replacement who will be notified before the start of Module 1.
In-Depth Assessments Included in Leadership 254
FourSight Framework
The FourSight Framework is a universal problem-solving process. The four stages, clarify, ideate, develop and implement - reflect the types of thinking that are required to solve any complex challenge. Think of the FourSight Framework as the map that describes your problem-solving journey.
Gallup's StrengthsFinders 2.0
StrengthsFinder is the Gallup Organization's assessment tool that helps individuals and teams understand their unique talents and how to use their strengths effectively when working with others. The tool is grounded in decades of research based on two fundamental assumptions:
- Each person's talents are enduring and unique, and
- Each person's greatest room for growth is in the areas of their greatest strengths.
"I have learned that what I once perceived as a "weakness" is actually my biggest strength. I also learned how to utilize my strengths in order to build and maintain relationships so that I may have future collaborations with my fellow county officials."
—Ochiltree County Treasurer Tambra Kile, class of 2023-2024
Leadership 254 Details
Application and TAC Scholarship
Education and Training TAC provides a scholarship to each participant selected. The scholarship covers Leadership 254 course materials, assessments, food and lodging.
Education and Training TAC submits applications for CE credit to each governing body. Upon approval, the number of hours will be posted.
Education and Training TAC will send a detailed agenda to participants prior to the start date of all modules. Lodging is included, and TAC will manage the hotel reservations for each module.
Program Structure and Expectations
Education and Training Leadership 254 challenges, stretches and, most importantly, transforms participants into leaders who can positively affect their counties and Texas.
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Leadership 254 Class Roster 2027-2028
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The 2027-2028 Leadership 254 class participants will be announced January 2027.
Haley Click Director of Education & Member Services
Jackie Boone Education Project Manager
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