Leadership Development at Youth Build Examples of Leadership

Leadership Development at Youth. Build

Examples of Leadership Development and Youth Voice in Youth. Build Programs

Leadership Development in Classroom Structure Students: § help decide classroom activities § are responsible for finishing and correcting own work § have opportunities to work in teams § teach other § rotate leadership jobs in classroom § participate in evaluating teachers Youth. Build | SLIDE 21

Leadership Development in Classroom Content Students: § Research topic of community concern or current event § Make a presentation to class or whole program on a community issue § Participate in formal debate § Write letters to the editor or Congressperson § Visit and dialogue with public officials § Use “Blueprint for Democracy”, a civic engagement curriculum from Youth. Build USA § Study history and culture of the racial and ethnic groups of students § Study the movements of poor people for equal opportunity Youth. Build | SLIDE 22

Leadership Development on Construction Worksite Young people: § learn overview of entire construction process § rotate leadership roles: crew chiefs, safety coordinator; site steward responsible for calling for breaks, cleanup, attendance; making store runs; photographer who documents work; a tool captain who signs out tools and conducts inventory § go to contract negotiations or City Hall to pull the permits § help plan, estimaterials, schedule the work § help solve particular problems such as meeting a deadline, keeping the site cleaner, improving attendance, or improving teamwork. § give tours to visitors to the site § evaluate the construction staff and each other Youth. Build | SLIDE 23

Leadership Development in the Counseling Component Young people strengthen their leadership by: § learning to lead discussion groups § learning to do peer counseling § practicing peer mediation and conflictresolution skills § exploring cultural diversity issues § making individual leadership development and life plans § learning to better navigate external world Youth. Build | SLIDE 24

Sample Leadership Competencies Personal skills that are critical leadership development skills include ability to: § demonstrate consistency and responsibility on a daily basis § negotiate effectively for oneself § resolve conflicts constructively § communicate about issues of cultural identity in a positive manner § listen and communicate effectively § lead constructive small group discussions § clarify personal values; walk one’s talk Youth. Build | SLIDE 25

Leadership Policy Committee § 6 -8 elected youth, director, and a staff rep § clear criteria for being and remaining a member § serious training: on how to read a budget, form an agenda, lead a productive meeting, use consensus decision-making, listen well, conduct interviews § structured respect: private weekly meetings with director, prepared agenda § serious tasks: hire staff, review budget, make program decisions § good group process: brainstorming, equal-time, twice-once rule, go-arounds, validations § accountability to and from students and staff Youth. Build | SLIDE 26

Leadership Development in Program Operations Young people: § are assumed and expected to be leaders § help make program rules and discipline policies § accompany director on fundraising visits § take turns being office receptionist, answering phones, doing data entry § lead morning meetings and program events § show visitors around; handle press interviews § care for the physical environment: re-cycle, conserve energy, care for equipment Youth. Build | SLIDE 27

Leadership Development in the Wider Community Young people can: § choose and organize community service projects § offer tutoring, computer skills, mentoring to younger children § do presentations in schools about staying in school, off drugs § make presentations to policy makers about needed changes § organize and host community youth conferences Youth. Build | SLIDE 28