Reserve your spot in this twelve week training session before March 27th!
Step Up to Leadership is offered free of charge to people who are making a difference in their communities and are willing to commit to attending all 12 sessions. Each session is 2.5 hours long and includes a light meal. The program is open to Jasper, Newton, McDonald and Barton county residents.
Leadership graduates who participate in community organizations or groups will be eligible to apply for $100-500 mini-grants to support their groups. Applications will be reviewed for consistency with ESC's mission and values.
For more information or to enroll in the workshop, contact Suzanne Becker at 417-451-2206 ext. 101 or visit her at ESC's Neosho office (116 North Jefferson).
Following are a list of workshop topics:
SESSION 1: COME AS YOU ARE
- Program Orientation
- Value of grassroots participation
- Diversity and team building
- Self-awareness and empowerment
SESSION 2: PLANNING FOR YOUR PASSION
- Identifying your passion and where to make your community contribution
- Setting goals, exploring values and identifying personal strengths
- Importance of a vision
SESSION 3: TEAM UP
- Collaborative leadership
- Phases of group dynamics
- Explore power and trust
SESSION 4: UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY
- Deeper understanding of diversity
- Social perpetuation of injustice
- Methods to combat prejudice and institutionalize injustice
SESSION 5: UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY
- Building relationships for an inclusive community
- Identifying and respecting uniqueness
- The importance of effective communication
SESSION 6: ALL ABOARD: THE LEGALITIES
- How non-profits work
- Understanding legal standards that board members must follow
- Roles and responsibilities for board members
SESSION 7: ALL ABOARD: THE PRACTICALITIES
- How to be an effective board member
- How to review budgets and financial reports
- Preparing to join the board
SESSION 8: MEETING MANNERS AND MATTERS
- How to plan and conduct meetings
- Basics of parlimentary procedure as explained in Robert's Rules of Order
- Understanding the importance of meeting decorum
SESSION 9: CONFLICT AS OPPORTUNITY
- Understanding conflict
- Anger Management
- Process for resolving conflict
SESSION 10: SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT
- Tips to speak effectively and persuasively
- Types of speeches
- Impromptu public speaking
SESSION 11: FUNDING THE WAY
- Writing grants
- Writing a resume and press release
- Planning for graduation
- Reflection: Where you started and where you are today
SESSION 12: STEPPING OUT
- Celebrating your learning experience
- Make a commitment to public service and leadership
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