Leading Student Leader Teams

James Reed, Ed.M., MSW/Brandeis University/Head CA & Core Training

Goals of Today's Session:• Start thinking about our own personal

definitions of leadership.• Rethink the way we view the CA and

OL positions using the SLC Leadership Model.

• Develop strategies to strengthen our CA/OL teams and our Head CA/Core leadership team.

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The Student Leadership Challenge Model

Model The Way• Personal credibility is key for leaders.• Done by finding your voice, affirming

shared values, standing up for them.• Talking the talk- and walking the

walk.

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Inspire A Shared Vision• People want to believe in best

possibilities- need to envision future and enlist them in common vision.

• Believe that they make a difference, desire to make something better than what it is.

• Turning "me" into "we"- get buy-in from your fellow students.

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Challenge The Process• Step out into the unknown and

embrace change.• Look for opportunities to innovate,

grow and improve- be open to new ideas from new sources.

• Create a climate that accepts change- encourage others, learn from mistakes, celebrate small wins.

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Enable Others To Act• Developing a sense of teamwork,

trust, empowerment is essential.• Build team spirit- listen to ideas,

respect others, develop trust and confidence in the group.

• We'll talk more about what happens when this doesn't happen soon...

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Encourage The Heart• Recognize contributions,

celebrate values and victories.• Set high expectations and show

appreciation when they get met.• Offer encouragement, maintain

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How Does This Apply To Us?• Take a minute- think about the 5

Principles of Exemplary Leadership and how they apply to CAs/OLs.

• How can CAs/OLs use these principles with their students?

• How can you use these principles with CAs and OLs?

• Talk to the person next you about what you came up with.

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Avoiding Common Teamwork Pitfalls

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Five Dysfunctions of A Team

• Absence of Trust• Fear of Conflict• Lack of Commitment• Avoidance of Accountability• Inattention to Results

How Can We Avoid The Five Dysfunctions?

• I could tell you... but how about you tell me?

• In your groups, talk about your assigned dysfunction and how you can avoid it in working with other CAs and OLs and in working with each other this week.

• Be ready to share with the rest of the group!

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Takeaways• Everyone comes to the table with

different leadership experiences.• Leadership requires being able to

inspire, empower, challenge and encourage others.

• Teams of leaders need to be proactive in order to prevent dysfunction.

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Questions? Comments?

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