Student Leadership Skills for Action

Jeff E. Brooks-Harris, Kevin G. Shollenberger, & Jan M. Javinar

University of Hawai`i at Manoa

This part of our model of student leadership skills is still under development. Here's our preliminary list of 16 leadership skills for action divided into three steps. We hope to add definitions and tips as well as worksheets by the end of 1999.

BUILDING A TEAM

• Forming Your Team & Defining Roles – ensuring that everyone has a clear function
• Opening Communication – creating a system in which everyone has a voice
• Cultivating Diversity – using differences to strengthen rather than divide
• Creating a Sense of Trust – making the group safe so everyone can contribute fully
• Resolving Conflicts – smoothing out the inevitable bumps

SETTING A DIRECTION

• Creating a Vision –
• Making Group Decisions –
• Identifying & Solving Problems –
• Setting Goals –
• Planning Action & Delegating Responsibility –

CREATING ACTION

• Taking Principled Stands –
• Motivating / Empowering / Coaching –
• Identifying Allies & Creating Support Systems –
• Collaborating & Following Through –
• Encouraging Creativity, Taking Risks & Making Mistakes –
• Handling Criticism & Attacks –

Copyright © 1999. Jeff E. Brooks-Harris, Kevin G. Shollenberger & Jan M. Javinar. Permission is granted to copy and use this handout provided this copyright notice remains intact.

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