This two-part series (Leadership 101 & 102) fulfills the Leadership Skills requirement for people wanting to become Outdoor Action Leaders. Attendance at both sessions is required. This is an interactive workshop led by OA Staff & student facilitators that is a mix of presentations, hands-on activities, and personal reflection.

Developing effective Leadership skills are essential for all anyone serving in a leadership role. The OA Leadership Workshop Series from Outdoor Action are designed to help you develop your best leadership style and learn how team building, conflict resolution skills and effective debriefing are all critical elements of building a team that can work together. Whether you are on sports team, a member of a student organization, or a budding entrepreneur, maximizing your leadership portfolio will maximize your impact.

Key Learning Objectives:
* Learn how to build a full value commitment that identifies the core values of your group and encourages commitment and responsibility.
* Learn about the Experiential Learning Cycle and the Learning Zones Model to help you create a positive learning environment in your group that challenges everyone and gives them choice.
* Learn about your personal style of leadership and how to modify your leadership style to work with the specific needs of your group.
* Learn about Tuckman’s Five Stages of Group Development and what your group will need from you as a leader at different stages of its evolution.
* Learn techniques for group processing and debriefing that will help your team grow and stay on task.