A presentation from Head CA Training 2015 @ Brandeis University

1. Leading Student Leader Teams
James Reed, Ed.M., MSW/Brandeis University/Head CA & Core Training

2. 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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3. The Student Leadership
Challenge Model

5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Encourage The Heart
• Recognize contributions,
celebrate values and victories.
• Set high expectations and show
appreciation when they get met.
• Offer encouragement, maintain
positive outlook.
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10. 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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11. Avoiding Common Teamwork
Pitfalls
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12. Five Dysfunctions of A Team
• Absence of Trust
• Fear of Conflict
• Lack of Commitment
• Avoidance of Accountability
• Inattention to Results

13. 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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14. 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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15. Questions? Comments?
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