Leadership
(finish the sentence) A leader...
a) tells everyone what to do
b) guides everyone and encourages collaboration
b) guides everyone and encourages collaboration
The best team includes everyone... (complete the sentence)
a) completing only their share of the work
b) completing similar amounts of work while still helping each other out to complete the task
b) completing similar amounts of work while still helping each other out to complete the task
What are ways in which you can create change?
believe in yourself, spread awareness, educate others, continue to educate yourself/stay informed, get involved, etc
Why is getting involved in the community so helpful?
it will make a difference in the lives of others, supports the organization, good experience for yourself, educational, etc.
What are challenges in community leadership?
Challenges in Community Leadership
Limited resources
Lack of participation
Communication barriers
Resistance to change
Time constraints
How can we improve our leadership skills?
believe in yourself, get involved in opportunities to be a leader, ask others for advice/help when needed, practice, etc.
A good team tends to have this thought in mind... (finish the sentence)
a) "the most important part of this is to all finish our own work individually in order to submit it all in time for the due date"
b) "we all need to work together to do our part in order to produce our best work and reach our common goal"
b) "we all need to work together to do our part in order to produce our best work and reach our common goal"
Why is using our voices to educate others and create awareness so important/powerful?
keeps people informed, explains to others the importance of getting involved, teaches others how to get involved, works towards creating change, displays the importance of the topic, etc.
What is an organization in our community that you would like to learn more about and support?
What are ways to overcome these challenges?
Overcoming Challenges
Build partnerships
Encourage community engagement
Set realistic goals
Use effective communication
Celebrate successes
When working in a team, what are some ways you can help the group reach their goal and succeed?
inspire and motivate them, let everyone know you can come to them to ask questions, be a good listener, be understanding, etc.
What are qualities of a poor team?
no collaboration, not everyone is doing their share of the work, poor listening skills, etc.
Why is creating change so important?
change is always needed, results in improvements, nothing will become different if we do not work towards creating change, increase peoples comfort, etc.
Why is researching organizations and spreading awareness of these organizations so valuable?
spread the word, increase the knowledge of other people, gets more people involved, learning experience, more support, educational, more chances of a difference being made, etc.
How can students make a difference in the community?
How Students Can Make a Difference
Volunteer at local organizations
Participate in school service projects
Raise awareness about community issues
Lead by example
Inspire peers to get involved
What are qualities of a good leader?
communication skills, inspiring, helpful, commitment, problem solving, etc.
When meeting with your group for the first time what should you do to make sure everyone is on the same page and improve your chances of success?
get to know each other, make a list of agreements, create a schedule of due dates, organize meetings, read over the task, brainstorm ideas, etc.
What are some ways we can create change in our world?
spread awareness, educate others, take action, get involved, stand up for yourself/others, etc.
What are benefits of community involvement?
Builds stronger relationships
Develops leadership skills
Creates a sense of belonging
Encourages personal growth
Improves community well-being
A leader may struggle to get people involved when they lack this important resource: available hours in the day.
Answer: What is time?
Name 3 people who you feel display qualities of a leader. Name 1 quality each they possess.
Any answer is correct!
What makes a good team?
collaboration, communication, everyone doing their part, understanding, etc.
This leadership quality involves inspiring others to take action and make a positive difference.
Creating Change!
What are ways you can get involved in the community?
volunteer, help organize a fundraiser, educate yourself/others, spread awareness, etc.
Listening to different perspectives and finding a solution everyone can support is an example of this leadership skill.
Answer: What is compromise?