Leadership Project

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Leadership Project

• 06-07

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FAQs about the LP
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What is the Leadership Project?

• The Leadership Project is an application of all
  the skills and knowledge you have learned during
  the Leadership class.
• It will be a situation where you are the leader,
  from creation, through implementation, all the
  way to finishing.

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What is the Leadership Project?

• The Project will also involve taking all of your
  documentation, results, reflections and putting
  them together in a portfolio that will display
  your growth from the beginning of the semester
  until the end.
• You will also give a 3 minute presentation on
  your project at the end

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Why do we do the LP?

• This project serves as the test for your
  understanding and ability with a hands-on
  experience where you will analyze situations for
  the appropriate leadership styles and strategies.
• To be a successful leader in life, it is crucial
  to be able to start projects and see them through
  to completion.

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Why do we do the LP?

• This project allows you to try creating your own
  projects in an atmosphere that is safe and
  structured in order to promote success.
• Finally, it is hoped that your portfolio and
  presentation will be an aid to you in the future
  as you encounter various leadership roles.

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Whats in it for me?

• You will learn how to utilize the most
  appropriate leadership style or skill for a given
  situation
• You will become reflective on your own actions,
  words, and thought processes along with a better
  understanding others
• You will learn how to motivate, plan, inspire a
  shared vision, use resources, etc.

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Whats in it for me?

• You will take risks as you learn in a safe
  environment with the support of the class and
  teacher to guide you as you progress
• You will gain valuable experience in preparing
  for your Senior Exit Project and similar
  portfolio projects after high school.

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What does the project involve?

• The Hands-On portion of the project will
  possess the following aspects
• Active participation leadership
• A challenge above and beyond normal expectations,
  responsibilities, and time (cannot be
  time/efforts normally spent on a job, club,
  team)
• A stretch beyond skills and abilities you already
  possess

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What does the project involve?

• The Hands-On portion of the project will
  possess the following aspects
• A measurable outcome
  (realization of your vision for the
  project)
• A positive benefit to the organization/others
• A group of followers from 5 50
• Approval by Mr. Roberts parent/guardian

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What does the project involve?

• The Leadership Project is composed of three
  primary parts
• 10 hours of hands-on, documented project time
  with a measurable outcome
• A comprehensive portfolio that not only documents
  your project but what you have learned all
  semester
• A 3 minute presentation on your project

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What kinds of projects can I do?

• Canned food drives
• School improvement projects
• Activities with outside groups (Scouts, 4H)
• Athletics
• School Spirit
• Raise money for charities
• Community Service Projects

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Who is involved in the LP?

• You are the leader, so you are the one primarily
  responsible for everything.
• You cannot work in groups with other students.
• The project has to be your own.
• You, of course, will be working with followers as
  you will be their leader.

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Who is involved in the LP?

• The number of people involved should be from 5 to
  50.
• Any less, and its difficult for you to be the
  leader any more and that too might be
  challenging.

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When is the LP due?

• The project can begin whenever you wish
• The project and materials must be completed by
  Friday December 1st
• We will assemble the portfolio in class and it
  will be due on Friday December 8th
• Presentations will be the following week
• Additional guidelines will be provided later

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How much time does the LP require?

• The Leadership Project will require at least 10
  hours of documented time working on the project
  alone.
• The good news is that these hours can count
  towards your required volunteer hours if the work
  done fits the description of the Leadership
  Project.

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When can I work on the LP?

• The project can be completed during breaks,
  weekends, after school, etc.
• Students may not take time out of their school
  day to complete this project unless specific
  permission is given by the teacher(s) and Mr.
  Roberts.

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Where can I work on my LP?

• The project can be done in the community at
  charitable organizations, churches, community
  centers, schools, etc.
• It can be something done on the job as long as it
  is documented that you are going above your
  assigned duties to take on a greater challenge as
  a leader
• It can also be done at the school
  (i.e., after school tutoring, projects, etc.)

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What will we put in our portfolio?
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• The LP portfolio will include the following
• a pre-project evaluation
• an analysis of a great leader
• a collection of at least 20 quotes/reflections
  10 stories
• 5 sections focusing on the practices of exemplary
  leadership (MICEE) including definitions,
  analyses, strategies, and personal examples of
  use
• a comprehensive reflection journal
• a post-project reflection
• documentation of the time spent on the project
  including signatures, pictures, etc.

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What should I do if I get stuck?

• If any student has any question or any difficulty
  with his or her LP, they should approach the
  teacher as soon as possible whether it be in
  person, phone call, or e-mail.
• Also, the teacher will be meeting with each
  student individually over the next quarter to aid
  in his or her in forming, monitoring, and
  completing their project.

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What should I do if I get stuck?

• Also, students can consult the VHS Leadership
  Forum to
• Consult others
• Ask questions
• Discuss situations and strategies
• Research ideas, strategies, and resources
• Share their experiences
• VHS Leadership Forum

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Aude Protelo
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Closure

• On a piece of paper, please answer the following
• List 3 things you learned about the LP today
• List 3 things that intrigue you about the LP
• List 3 things you have questions about

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Good Luck!!