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The Leadership Training Activity Book : 50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders

The Leadership Training Activity Book : 50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders

Author: Lois Hart Charlotte Waisman
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus
Publication Date: 30 Mar 2018
ISBN-13: 9780814472620
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Description


This book is a collection of engaging, sure-fire exercises based on the best, most up-to-date learning theory for preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
When it comes to preparing a new generation of leaders, trainers have their work cut out for them. In addition to being a critical competency, the task of leadership necessarily involves mastering a whole host of other skills...and it's up to you as a trainer to keep participants engaged and active throughout the learning process.
The Leadership Training Activity Book features easily adaptable modules designed for beginning to advanced skill levels, short or long sessions, and large or small groups. You'll find the perfect training exercises to help new and experienced leaders improve their understanding of crucial topics such as:

trust
values
networking
conflict resolution
diversity
negotiation
listening skills
mentoring
vision
communication
The Leadership Training Activity Book provides you with a wide range of activities to help teach and apply the most critical leadership competencies participants need, enabling you to develop and liberate the leadership qualities learners already have within themselves.
It is a unique collection of proven exercises that will elicit the best from those who wish to lead.


Table of Contents


"Preface
Foreward
How to Get the Most Out of This Book
About the Authors
Acknowledgements to the Contributors
Part 1.Lay the Groundwork, Energize Them, and Then Close
Get Them Ready!
Get the Idea?
Leadership Shield
Make It Rhyme with "Leader"
Meet My Leader-an Orange?
Tell a Story and Make Your Point
Take Time to "Journal"
The Leadership Puzzle
The Exhibit Hall
Walk and Talk
The Koosh Ball Review Game
I Learned a Lot!
Word Scramble Closure Game
Dear Diary...
Let's Meet Soon!
Forming Professional Resource Groups
Saying Goodbye
Part 2: To Thine Own Self Be True
Organizational Leadership Assessment
The Leadership Challenge: The Kouzes-Posner Leadership Model
Sort-Manager-vs.-Leader Competencies
Lead Them on an Adventure
Trust: The Glue of Leadership
A Metaphor for Personal Change: From Caterpillars to Butterflies
Values: The Foundation of Ethics
Just Do the Right Thing!
How to Make Ethical Decisions
I Want Some Power! Types of
Power
You Be the Judge!
Remember This! A Power Card Affirmation
Balance Balls and Balance Life
The Talisman: A Symbol For Balance
Grow Like a Garden: A Metaphor
Making Connections: Networking

Part 3. Set an Example
Flex Your Style
Claim Conflict
Walk in Another's Shoes: A Diversity Exercise
Where Were You When? A Timeline
You + Me = A Team
Toot Your Own Horn! Sell Yourself and Your Ideas
Presenting with Pizzazz!
Can We Talk About This? The Leader as Negotiator
The Agenda: A Leader's Guide to a Great Meeting
Energize!
Part 4. Bring Out Their Best!
Listen Up! The Leader as Coach
Pass It On! The Leader as Teacher
Dare to Take Risks
Successful Leaders Have Mentors
Searching for Creativity
Alphabet Poem: Practice Your Creativity
Leadership Stations: Your Final Journey
Keep the Flame Burning: Recognizing Others
Add Heart To Your Workplace Celebrations

Appendix: Glossary of Training Methods"


Author Description


About Lois Hart
Lois B. Hart, Ed.D. is the founder and Executive Director of the Women's Leadership Institute. The author of many books and tapes, she has over 30 years' experience as a trainer and was named the Colorado Woman Leader of Excellence. She lives in Denver, Colorado.
Charlotte S. Waisman, Ph.D. is a specialist in communication and interpersonal skills, and is Director of Human Resources at Ischemia Technologies. She lives in Evergreen, Colorado.






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