Leadership

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What qualities do you look for in a leader? Let’s break down the typical leader. Is the leader male? Or is the leader female? Are they aggressive or assertive? Are they artistic or scientific? Right brain dominated or left brain dominated? Learn about the vastly different traits demonstrated by leaders who have shaped the world we live in and how they don’t necessarily fit into the Great Man Theory of Leadership. Discuss the qualities that you look for in a leader and discover the attributes you have that make you a leader.

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We will be examining why and how team building makes a group effective, productive and of course HAPPY. Having good relationships within team members will increase integrated motivation and performance. Through group activities, we will demonstrate how understanding the personalities of team members can help increase productivity, manage conflict resolution and build trust. This workshop will introduce 5 key ways to make positive connections with your team and showcase how team building exercises can lead your team to the road to success!

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With the use of the TV show, The Office, we will highlight different types of personalities that may be present in a group situation. These personalities include; Dwight the organizer and know-it-all, Jim the easy going guy, maybe too “chill”, Pam, the listener who is nervous to speak up and Andy, the one with lots of energy and is maybe too obnoxious. Through discussion and analysis of these types of personalities we will come up with strategies to best utilize each person’s strengths and weaknesses. This session will force participants to reflect on their personalities and take away new strategies on how to personally be more effective in group situations.

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As leaders, we are often told that our leadership styles define our roles within teams while our strengths are what make us leaders in the first place. This workshop will effectively throw that conception out the window. We will explore the leadership “colours” of individual delegates, then breakthrough these colours to learn to be whatever kind of leader the challenge demands.

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Come learn about the concept of paradigms, and explore how our paradigms shape the way we interact with the natural world and with other people. In particular, discover how certain key developments over time have led humans to see themselves as separate from “nature”, and hence not responsible for it/to it. Paradigms are only the start. Once you understand what we think and why we think it, the workshop will explore how we can overcome the bridge that has developed between humans and nature. In particular, we will examine how, as young people, we have a role in actively re-engaging ourselves with our natural environment, so that we all feel a greater sense of stewardship towards the planet and its future. The main focus of the presentation will be on strategies: we know there is a disconnect- now how do we overcome it? Through examples of my work with both Common Energy UBC and Oxfam UBC, we will examine how becoming involved with community organizations can help bring people together and bring about this “reconnection”. Participants will have a chance to discuss specific opportunities or projects they see being applicable to the discussion, in terms of moving forward.

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All people are human; this means that we all have flaws. Yes, I’m talking about you too! With that being said, it is important that as leaders we find ways to work with other’s flaws and also identify our own and try to make them easier for others to work with.

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Fight the power! Learn how decisions at UBC are really made, and how to make your voice heard and influence those decisions so that students’ interests are taken into account. Learn strategy from a trio of experienced activists at UBC whose only political ideology is that they believe in getting results.

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How can you differentiate yourself from your peers? How can you stand out in the workplace or community? Being well-rounded is the new “3.8 GPA.” This workshop addresses the standards and requirements of the past and challenges students to set themselves up for success in the future. Focus will be placed on community involvement, personal board of directors, dreaming big and goal setting. Learn about the vast amount of opportunities in our community and real life tools for making progress in the next month, year and years to come.

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The goal of this workshop is to provide past, present, and future student leaders with the opportunity to enhance their leadership style. Furthermore, to become knowledge about the various opportunities on campus to get involved in and how each of these leadership opportunities can enhance their networking, leadership roles, and provide a platform in which to demonstrate their various leadership skills. This workshop will also include information on how to display the diverse leadership roles on a resume.

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In this workshop we will be discussing different ways to build an organisation. From foundation to roof tiles, everything you have ever wanted to know about organisation growth will be revealed. Together we will create an organisation using applicable strategies that you can take away and use in your own place of involvement! Building an organisation has never been so fun (hammers and nails supplied)!

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Have you ever wondered what goes behind the scenes when organizing events? Why do organizers spend sleepless nights on events that last for just a few hours or days? Well look no further, this workshop will engage you on how to successfully organize events, manage logistics and mainly focusing on how to negotiate deals.

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Positive energy, community building, and musical excellence all come together in this participatory and hands on workshop. Through a blend of rhythm, group singing, demonstration and discussion, we will discover and awaken our leadership qualities that are exemplified in the pursuit of choral harmony. No previous musical experience is necessary. This program highlights an inclusive approach to collaboration, creativity and connection. The workshop will emphasize music as a catalyst for personal development and leadership. Applicable to all walks of life!

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Everyone wants a strong and trustworthy leader, a person who is motivated and determined. But more than that, it is more assuring to follow someone else when they are emotionally balanced and emit a positive vibe even in adversity. Explore the inductive effect of an optimistic attitude and how it can be the catalyst for achieving your goals.

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There can be much more to work than getting to the end of the day and completing a list of mundane tasks. In a world where human connection and, for lack of better term, “love” is becoming less common, hear the story of how one “Love Chicken” spread gratitude, inspiration and thanks to a summer camp community and beyond. The Love Chicken Philosophy challenges the traditional ways of celebrating leadership by celebrating smaller wins within a team setting in an every day leader’s life rather than solely acknowledging the large accomplishments of leaders. In “The Power of the Love Note: How a Chicken Changed Camp” learn how the Love Chicken Philosophy and small win success theories can be applied to where you live, work or play to encourage, show appreciation for and challenge your team to celebrate and challenge one another to even greater heights.

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With 80 years of history, CVC has gone through its fair share of trials and tribulations. Having an executive body of over 70 students, it is imperative that such a large team stays connected and empowered to carry out their roles. In our short time, we will discuss ways you can create an effective culture of informal communication while still being able to be productive and organized. Regardless if you are part of a student club, workforce or volunteer organization – you can take initiative to bond your team together – because you can contribute to an organization’s growth AND sustain it.

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“Every team I am on is functional and inspiring. The relationships I have with my friends, family, and partner are amazing. I feel confident and powerful to speak up or participate in any and every situation – regardless of who’s watching me.” Does this sound like you? Are you interested in how this could be you? This workshop is intended for the high-potential leaders who are really ready to step up their life. Through this workshop we will uncover the self-imposed roadblocks that stop us from reaching our full potential and truly being a contributing factor in this the world. This workshop will be led by two leadership development rock stars from across the globe: Krystal Gabriel traveling in from Victoria and Matt Corker (via skype) from Copenhagen, Denmark. (Who says geographical distance needs to stop us from making a difference?)

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In this workshop we have fun, interactive hands on activity that challenges multiple leaders to emerge while trying to complete a task. Too often people give up and get discouraged because of being faced with other people who seem to have stronger concepts of leadership. In this workshop we hope to help leaders breakthrough and realize the potential of being the leader in the group and being the follower, because when this concept is grasped nothing is impossible.

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We all have those group members that drive us crazy. Whether it be a group project, council, club, Residence Life etc, you will get the opportunity to learn how to overcome frustration and ultimately climb your way to the top!This workshop is all about hands on learning with the help of blindfolds, marshmallows, and toothpicks to help identify your strengths and weaknesses. From there, we will generate discussion on group member types and how you can use your strengths to overcome conflict.