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What is LeaderShape?
The LeaderShape Institute is a unique experiential learning program which delivers leadership skills. LeaderShape is a six day program of self-discovery and learning which expand participants’ understanding of leadership while building practical abilities. LeaderShape is an intensive 12 hour a day experience...highly energizing while also thoroughly enjoyable! The Holden Leadership Center strongly believes that the LeaderShape Institute currently provides the most comprehensive leadership curriculum and experience for college students in the country. Since 1986, over 25,000 participants from all over the world have graduated from this program.
The Holden Leadership Center introduced the Leadershape Institute to campus and we look forward to fostering and developing the leadership skills of our most promising leaders, whether they are just beginning their leadership exploration or are already well-established leaders. We graduated our first 54 students in our first UO LeaderShape Institute during the fall of 2007 followed by 64 students in the fall of 2008 and 56 students in the fall of 2009. These 174 students, who represent different programs, ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations, cultural backgrounds and leadership positions, are now connected and working toward common goals across the UO campus. LeaderShape has created a strong sense of community and unity by building bridges where they have not previously existed.
The LeaderShape curriculum is presented by a group of facilitators who are all highly respected in their own professions and serve as excellent role models for participants. This is a great opportunity to learn from and network with some of the finest students and educators in the state of Oregon.
At the LeaderShape Institute, participants create a personal LeaderShape Vision through a tried and true process. Our objective is to help each participant identify something he/she is passionate about and create a vision and action plan to help share that idea with friends, campus, the community, and the world. LeaderShape then provides participants with the tools to effectively implement these visions once returned to campus. Applications are collected each April with the program taking place each September so mark your calendars!
The Week in Review
LeaderShape utilizes highly interactive program methods rather than classroom lectures. Everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner. A great deal of work is undertaken in small groups, called family clusters. The Family Cluster provides a supportive, safe environment, which promotes learning and the development of new skills and attitudes. Another unique feature of LeaderShape is the Team Challenge Course. This half-day outdoor team-building experience teaches concepts of trust, communication, and problem solving.
What Will Participants Learn?
Participants will learn how to:
Create a Powerful Vision
Build Successful Teams
Implement Action Plans
Evaluate Personal Strengths and Challenges
Experience the Dynamics of Group Problem-solving
Communicate with Care and Impact
Utilize Ethics and Values in Decision-making
Understand Power and Influence
“LeaderShape was different to any other leadership experience that I had attended before. We performed various simulations, discussions and activities which helped us develop confidence and trust both in ourselves and our peers. Now as I walk around campus, I have a newfound confidence in myself. I am excited to see other Leadershape participants, and know that I have a strong group of people who will support me and collaborate with me as I pursue my vision.”
~ Sarah Meyerowitz, UO Freshman, Leadershape 08.
Please contact the Holden Leadership Center if you would like further information.
Related Links:
LeaderShape Website
Camp Collins Website
