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  • Class of 2026 - Orientation

    8:30 AM Arrival - Check In - Breakfast

    • Networking / Head shots 

    9:30 AM Welcome / Introductions - BINGO Game

    • Binders & Business Card Exchange

    10:00 AM Intro to CliftonStrenghts with Andy Chester

    • Part 1 - Overview of Strengths-Based Approach
    • Understanding the CliftonStrengths ® approach
    • Guiding Principles of CliftonStrengths®
    • Review of Individual Strengths Reports
    • Small group activities centered around self-reflection

    11:45 AM Break / Lunch

    12:15 PM Class 2026 Overview & Expectations

    • Welcome, Mission Statement, History
    • Class Days / Schedules (handout)
    • Website Demonstration
    • Registering for each class
    • Member Profile with Photo
    • Class Day Expectations - Attendance, Attire
    • Physical / Dietary Restrictions, Allergies
    • Meeting Graduation Requirements (handout)

    1:00 PM CliftonStrengths Part 2 - Self-Awareness and Powerful Partnerships

    • Domains of Strengths
    • Powerful Partnerships and Team Dynamics
    • Applying Strengths in Daily Life

    3:00 PM Snack - Class Project Discussion

    3:30 PM Closing Comments

    4:00 PM Day Ends

    Class of 2026 - Orientation
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    Event Sponsors

    Deborah Carter
    Leadership Series Sponsor
    Alfonso Hernandez
    Date and Time

    Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Wednesday, January 21, 2026
    8:30 AM to 4PM

    Location

    DeSoto Civic Center - Pecan Rooms

    211 E Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115

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