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August 23, 2017

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Clear the air

Description When the tension is thick and conflict is about to erupt, taking valuable time away from production time can be more valuable. This team building activity allows people to clear the air to then return to the work refreshed and stronger as a team. …

August 23, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Pat on the back

Description When the tension has risen, it seems as no one is on the same page, it is time to have students appreciate and validate one another. This team building activity is a worthwhile investment of time, as the kids will build each other up and …

August 23, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Yearbook branding goal setting

Description Before there is a brainstorm of graphic elements or what fonts to choose, the yearbook staff must evaluate what they want to do with their book. They need direction on where they are headed. They need to all have a voice so they can …

August 23, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Plastic wrap the team

Description This is a classic ice breaker or team builder to help the group bond. The group will have to achieve a common goal together as one unit. By the end of this lesson, students will feel closer and connected to the group as they …

August 23, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Creating a leadership commitment contract

Description Once the leadership team is set, it is time to make it official. The commitment contract will leave no secrets among the leaders, their parents and the adviser. Expectations are spelled out as to what being a leader will entail. A discipline policy, job …

August 23, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Assigning Job Descriptions to Leadership

Description After picking the leaders for next year, then what? Picking the fearless leaders is only part of the battle to planning next year. Who does what job? Does everyone know who is doing what, and is it specific? Having clear expectations is important from …

August 23, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Individual and group goal setting for returning media staff

Description One of the most ignored parts of starting a new year, goal setting. Time to change that, as this is critical for success no matter the person and their experience level. Staff members, leaders and adviser will reflect and evaluate what next. By the …

August 22, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Training Leaders How to Be Leaders

Description Two of the most important parts of setting up the next year are going through the process of picking the right leaders and figuring out who does what job. But prior experience on staff and impressing whoever picks the leaders doesn’t immediately make leaders …

August 22, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Learning how personality types can influence leadership

Description A self-discovery lesson by group members understanding their own personality types to discover and become self-aware of their strengths and weaknesses and adapting those characteristics to a leadership position on their media staff. By the end of this lesson, leaders will know their personality …

August 22, 2017

by sadwers

Leadership and Team Building

Lesson: Individual and Group Goal Setting for New Media Staff

Description One of the most ignored parts of starting a new year is goal setting. It’s time to change that, as this is critical for success, no matter the person or experience level. Staff members, leaders and adviser will reflect and evaluate what’s next. By …

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Posts in Category ‘Leadership and Team Building’

Lesson: Clear the air

Lesson: Pat on the back

Lesson: Yearbook branding goal setting

Lesson: Plastic wrap the team

Lesson: Creating a leadership commitment contract

Lesson: Assigning Job Descriptions to Leadership

Lesson: Individual and group goal setting for returning media staff

Lesson: Training Leaders How to Be Leaders

Lesson: Learning how personality types can influence leadership

Lesson: Individual and Group Goal Setting for New Media Staff