Leadership TRA

Developing Leaders For the Texas Foodservice Industry

The Texas Restaurant Association created Leadership TRA as a professional development program for leaders in the Texas foodservice industry. The mission of LTRA is to develop strong leaders in the industry by helping them further develop their skills in the areas of leadership, communication and political awareness.

LTRA was designed not only to identify, motivate and develop emerging leaders, but also to provide them with networking opportunities. The class teaches skills and provides knowledge that can be applied to participants’ businesses, their communities, their involvement with TRA and even their personal lives.

There are several requirements to becoming an LTRA participant:

1. Must be a member of TRA for at least one year prior to enrolling in LTRA.
2. Must be a regular member of TRA (not an associate member).
3. Must be willing to make a time commitment to attend the meetings of the program.

New this year, LTRA will be adding a component called The Elliot Leadership Institute.  The first not-for-profit leadership development institute created for the industry-by the industry is dedicated to the development and advancement of executives in the foodservice & hospitality industries.

Session I - Communications Champion
October 23-24th, 2006
Session Completed

Session II - Legislative Affairs
February 26-27, 2007
Four Seasons Hotel - Austin, Texas

While the Texas Legislature is in session, LTRA participants attend the TRA Legislative Affairs Conference in Austin.  Topics of discussion will include current and future issues affecting the foodservice industry, the political process, contacting and working with elected officials, effective lobbying, grassroots efforts and a tour of the Capitol complex with visits to legistlators' offices.

Session III - Talent & Team Developer
April 16-17, 2007
TBD - Austin, Texas

You will create succession plans, incorporating development plans to build your team toward succession goals and learn to provide performance feedback and direction.  You will be able to confront and take action for non performance, including removal of non performing team members.  After lunch, LTRA participants will use these skills to develop volunteer efforts by identifying leadership traits, structure team building, goal setting and successful working environments with volunteers.

Session IV - Graduation
June 25, 2007
Fairmont Hotel - Dallas, Texas
LTRA graduates are honored with a breakfast during the Southwest Foodservice Expo in Dallas.  All students who successfully complete the three sessions graduate and receive a diploma.

Cost for Elliot Leadership Institute is $195.00

Registration for 2006-07 LTRA program is closed. The Elliot Leadership Institute session II is scheduled for April 16-17, 2007 in Austin.

For more information or to register for Elliot Leadership contact:

Susan Petty
Chapter Relations
800.395.2872 or spetty@tramail.org

Click here for Elliot Leadership Institute registration form