ASSUMPTIONS DRIVING THE PROGRAM DESIGN

• Leadership abilities can be consciously developed.
• Anyone, regardless of formal position, can be a leader.
• Leadership is a process that often takes place in a very competitive environment.
• Leadership involves doing a lot of little things well, which can lead to big things!
• Leadership involves serving others and often giving oneself up for the greater group.  Unselfishness is a characteristic of a good leader.
• An effective leadership development program must be offered in an environment that encourages and supports diversity.
• The most effective leadership development programs are hands-on and interactive.
• This leadership development program has the intention to produce better leaders for GVSU Intercollegiate Athletics teams and student organizations, and ultimately, their professions and societies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

As a result of the program, participants will enhance their...

• Communication skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Critical-thinking skills
• Collaborative skills
• Listening skills
• Understanding and appreciation for diversity
• Ability to think
• Planning and priority setting skills
• Understanding of and appreciation for the value of working with a group
• Courage in their willingness to be a leader

ACTION OUTCOMES

As a result of this program, participants will...

• Build a long lasting network of future leaders.
• Be confident in their ability to lead.
• Be willing to be leaders the rest of their lives.

Through this program, participants will become more effective leaders by...

• Becoming more self-aware and building on their talents.
• Exploring and practicing good leadership habits.
• Building a network with other leaders.
• Developing action plans to be better leaders on their teams and within their organizations.
• Committing to sharing experiences with others.