Overview of Program Activities

You will receive a program notebook and development packet with a day-by-day program schedule when you check in on June 20. The following is an overview of the topic areas to be covered throughout the week. The program covers the knowledge and skills most important for today’s young leaders. These topics were chosen based on existing leadership development programs, our own research at the Kravis Leadership Institute, and input from high school activities directors across the United States on the most critical developmental needs for high school leaders.

•    Exploring Leadership:
     The Responsibilities of Leadership
     Super Leadership

•    Reviewing your Leadership Profile
     What is your Leadership Style?
     What are your Strengths and Opportunities for Growth?
     How well do you Manage Stress?

•    Appreciating Differences

•    Motivation: Getting Others Involved

•    Resolving Conflict

•    Group Effectiveness
     Videotape Feedback on Team Member Performance
     Outdoor Team Building

•    Communication Skills
      Persuading Others
      Importance of Various Modes of Communication

•    The Essentials of Project Planning

•    Swap Shops (students also nominate other topics)
     The College Admissions Process
     Planning a Successful School Assembly
     Fundraising