The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

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Step 4: “Now, I’d like each of you to take a red felt-tip pen and mark three
events with your name on the timeline that are from yourown history—
events that made you proud of being part of this company. Or, if you are
new to the company, mark times when you demonstrated leadership in
another company.”
“For example you might have been the first person in your family to
graduate from college, or your daughter won a national science prize, or
you received an unusual promotion. Be sure that at least one
achievement is YOURS!”
When participants are done, ask for some of their highlights.
(Encourage cheering or applause)
Step 5: “Now take a purple felt-tip pen and put your name on the timeline at a
date when you expect to make one important leadership contribution to
the company over the next five years.” Allow time for volunteers to
share.
Step 6: Wrap up the activity by posing this question for discussion:
What was the value of doing this timeline?
POST-ACTIVITY REVIEW
Take time shortly after conducting this activity to reflect on how it went, how engaged
the participants were, and what questions they raised. Then, make notes that include
how much time you actually spent on the activity.