Rotary offers a variety of training and development opportunities for corporate members, focusing on leadership, professional skills, and community engagement. Here are some key training resources available:

1. Leadership and Professional Development

Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI): Multi-level training covering leadership skills, project management, and community service. Club Leadership Training:

  • Prepare employees for leadership roles within the Rotary Club, including team management and public speaking.
  • Rotary Learning Center (Online Platform):
  • Access self-paced courses on topics like:
  • Leadership development
  • Strategic planning
  • Public image and communication
  • Project management

2. Community and Service Project Management

Project Planning & Execution:

  • Training on how to design, manage, and evaluate successful community service projects.
  • Grants Management:
  • Learn to apply for and manage Rotary Foundation grants to fund local or global initiatives.

3. Public Speaking and Communication

Public Image Training:

  • Guidance on promoting your company’s involvement in Rotary through media and digital platforms.
  • Presentation Skills Workshops:
  • Opportunities to improve public speaking and advocacy through club meetings and special events.

4. Networking and Cross-Sector Collaboration

Rotary International Convention:

  • Annual global gathering for networking, knowledge-sharing, and exploring best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
  • District Conferences & Assemblies:
  • Regional events for collaboration with other corporate members and community leaders.

5. Verwood Business Network

Although not a training course, by attending Verwood Business Network, you will listen and engage with key speakers across a wide range of business disciplines from Law, PR, Insurance etc  These meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month.

For more information contact David McGregor at Verwood Rotary