Social Change Model of Leadership Development – Flashcards

Assessing college student leadership development

To enhance student learning and development (to develop in each student greater self knowledge and leadership competence) To facilitate positive social change at the institution or in a community (undertake actions which will help the community to function more effectively and humanely)

Leadership is a process, not a position, purposeful, socially responsible, it impacts change on behalf others, collaborative, inclusive and accessible to all people, values-based, and involvement/service is a powerful vehicle for leadership

1. Consciousness of self 2. Congruence 3. Commitment 4. Collaboration 5. Common purpose 6. Controversy with civility 7. Citizenship

Developing personal qualities most supportive of group functioning and positive social change 1. Consciousness of self 2. Congruence 3. Commitment

Being aware of the believes, values, attitudes and emotions that motivate you to take action Key to being able to develop

Understanding and being consistent with your own values, beliefs, strengths and limitations

The energy that motivates the individual to serve and that drives the collective effort, implies passion, intensity, and duration Directed both towards group activity and intended outcomes Requires knowledge of self

The collaborative leadership development process effect positive social change 4. Collaboration 5. Common purpose 6. Controversy with civility

Working together with others by sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability Relies on trust Multiplies a groups effort and capitalizes on diversity and interconnections Encourages group to transcend individual interests and engage across differences

To work with shared aims and values Enables the group to engage in collective analysis of the issues at hand and the task to be undertaken Best achieved when all members of the group share in the vision and participate actively in articulating the purpose and goals of the activity

Difference will exist in the group; it can be accepted and resolved through orderly, honest dialogue Requires respect and sometimes restraint amongst the group members Conflicts need to be resolved but also integrated into the common purpose Critical discourse can lead to new, creative solution and is an integral component of the leadership process

Toward what social ends is the leadership development activity 7. Citizenship

Not simply membership, but active engagement in community Actively working towards change to benefit others through care, service, social responsibility, and community involvement The practice of a good citizenship needs to happen at every level of the model

The "hub" of this model is change Includes process, inclusivity, service, and social justice

Change happens at all three levels within the goal of positive change for individuals, groups and society/community