The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

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GROW LIKE A GARDEN

A Metaphor


Overview of Activity


Ways that growing a leader are metaphorically like growing one’s garden
are explored in this hands-on exercise that includes planting some real
seeds.


Objectives


 To help leaders compare their development to growing a garden.


 To identify key aspects of leadership that participants need to
nurture and develop.


Setting Up the Activity


GROUP SIZE
Up to 20 participants


ESTIMATED TIME
30 minutes to 1 hour


TRAINING METHODS
 Metaphor
 Presentation
 Discussion
 Hands-on project


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