The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

MATERIALS

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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

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ROOM SET-UP

Arrange chairs in a circle.

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Your first connection with the participants is crucial, because it sets the tone for the

workshop and provides you with an opportunity to outline the scope of the program.

The fact that you took the time to carefully select and then contact participants be-

forehand indicates that you are taking their learning seriously.

The outcome of the workshop will depend on who the participants are, so think

about the kinds of people who are likely to contribute the most. Who will benefit most

from the experience? The following characteristics are often used to select participants

for longer leadership-training programs:

 Individuals who have expressed an interest in leadership.

 Individuals who have time or who will take the time to learn the skills and

then use them.

 Individuals who are confident of their own abilities as managers and leaders.

 Individuals who have the support of their managers to attend the program.

 Individuals who demonstrate an interest in learning and in professional

development.

Once you have selected the participants, use this activity before you begin the work-

shop. It will help focus participants on their expectations and needs. This activity will

also assist them to identify what they already know and give you an opportunity to ex-

plain how the activity is organized.

No training can be successful without support from the organization’s supervisors,

managers, and executives. It is wise to involve managers in the section process but be

sure that you provide the criteria.

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