Icebreakers

Creating an environment where people feel safe and open to learning is an important part of leadership development. Some outstanding resources for helping to mix people include:

Sessions Lab is a robust resource of activities for skill building and leadership development. The facilitation library will support Community Leadership Programmers and facilitators a host of activities to integrate into your program.  Resources are searchable by purpose including: Teambuilding, Energizers/Mixers, idea generation, issue resolution, Issue analysis, Facilitating group action, skill development, and even tools for remote facilitation.

WeandMe is a website created by Chad Littlefield, M.ED. to promote the importance of building connections. The website has both free resources and resources for purchase.

Discussion Starters

These discussion papers will prompt conversations around key leadership concepts. Ideal for small groups, these papers can be used informally on the bus to a field trip, at a retreat, or during a meal. They can also be used to prime thought before exploring these leadership topics more thoroughly.

Decision Points for Leadership

Who Do You Trust

Power Plays and Partnerships: Rethinking Leadership Assumptions