This Leadership programme is designed to give the young people the skills necessary to excel as leaders within their schools.
More young people are being given leadership opportunities within the school community, whether this be as prefects, mentors, student council members or through programmes such as big brother – big sister, enterprise, social or environmental leadership programmes within schools.
Youth leadership has a positive effect on the school, while promoting life skills learning through working as a team, setting goals, starting conversations, facilitating meetings, etc. Our Leadership programme is designed to give the young people the skills necessary to excel as leaders within their schools.
“I think it not only prepares you to be a leader but also teaches you about how you can be a better person.” – ELLEN, CASTLEKNOCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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What makes a great leader?
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The attributes of a leader
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Characteristics of personal and group leaders
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Communication skills and dealing with people
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Team building and team-building exercises
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Decision making
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Public speaking and body language
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Using modelling to accelerate into leadership roles
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Conflict resolution
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Goal-setting and identification of the outcomes for the year
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Organising and running meetings
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Audience: Prefects,
student mentors and school youth leaders
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Cost: Depends on number of students and location
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Venue: At your school (nationwide)
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Duration: 2.5 hours
