October 27-30, 2008 (Begins at 12 Noon on the first day and ends at 3 PM on the last day.)

Equipping new leaders to build personal and interpersonal leadership qualities and skills.

Models of Leadership

• Define theories and models of leadership in order to shape personal leadership development.
• Discern influences that help leaders function effectively within constantly changing systems.
• Vary the application of leadership models and styles to address diverse needs of individuals, teams, organizations, and communities.

Personal Leadership Qualities and Skills

• Identify and strengthen qualities and skills for effective leadership.
• Identify personal strengths and challenges, define values and guiding principles, articulate a vision and purpose, and develop a personal and professional development plan to enhance leadership capacity.
• Use effective communication techniques including dialogue to build collaborative relationships, synthesize diverse perspectives, resolve conflicts, and create innovative solutions.

Cultural and Personal Inclusion

• Describe the impact of culture and gender on values, behaviors, and leadership practices.
• Communicate competently across cultures to enhance productive relationships with families and staff.
• Use a personal vision and professional goals to strengthen individual and organizational capacity for cultural and personal inclusion.

Effective Teaming

• Assimilate diverse learning and teaming styles, cultures, and perspectives to guide team learning, communication, and collaboration.
• Strengthen team capacity to make difficult decisions and resolve conflicts to address complex issues.
• Utilize effective strategies to guide teams through developmental stages and increase team performance.