Big Dog's Leadership Training and Development Outline

Photo taken 01/18/2002 by Lance Cpl. James S. McGregor

Introduction Icebreaker and Warm-up Activities. Learning Activity - Self Assessment (short version) Learning Activity - Self Assessment (long version) I. Concepts of Leadership Learning Activity - Leadership Questionnaire Learning Activity - Bolman and Deal's Four Framework Approach Learning Activity - Culture and Climate Learning Activity - Leadership Matrix II. Human Behavior Learning Activity - Human Behavior Models Read and discuss - First Impressions III. Leading Learning Activity - Creating and implementing visions Learning Activity - Coaching Activity IV. Direction Learning Activity - Asking the RightQuestions V. Communication Learning activity - Johari Window of Opportunity VI. Motivation Learning Activity - What Do People Want From Their Jobs? Learning Activity - Positive Reinforcement Read and Discuss - Mistakes and Blame Learning Activity - Identifying Performance Problems Read and Discuss - Confrontation Counseling Learning Activity - Counseling Practice Session Learning Activity - Performance Appraisals VII. Character Learning Activity - Beliefs and Values VIII. Leadership Styles Learning Activity - Style Survey Learning Activity - Leadership Styles IX. Teamwork - Part 1 X. Special Project Teams - Part 2 Do the team survey XI. Diversity Learning Activity (Self Survey) Working With Others Learning Activity Looksism and Diversity Learning Activity Typical Family Learning Activity ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and Reasonable Accommodations Various Diversity Activities and Ice-Breakers XII. Time Management XIII. Change Read and Discuss - Learning Organization Learning Activity - Goals and Change Learning Activity - Reflection on Change XIV. Meetings Learning Activity - Recognizing successful meetings XV. Organizational Behavior Learning Activity - Organizational Behavior Survey Learning Activity - Job Behavior XVI. Presentations Learning Activity - World's Worst and Best Presentations Learning Activity - Creating A Presentation (part 1) Learning Activity - Creating A Presentation (part 2) XVII. Performance Perform one or more Case Studies Leadership Quotes Review some of the leadership quotes. How do they pertain to the leadership climate in your organization? How do they reinforce the concepts in this class? What are your favorites? Why? After Action Review (AAR) Conduct an AAR for the leadership class. This exercise has a twofold purpose, to provide feedback for the class, and to instruct the use of an effective feedback tool.