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Designing Effective Leadership Teambuilding Programs for Youth

Designing Effective Leadership Teambuilding Programs for Youth. Tyrone Miller, Ed.D. Leadership and Organizational Development Specialist Tennessee State University. Objectives. To share considerations and best practices for designing effective teambuilding programs for youth

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Designing Effective Leadership Teambuilding Programs for Youth

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  1. Designing Effective Leadership Teambuilding Programs for Youth Tyrone Miller, Ed.D. Leadership and Organizational Development Specialist Tennessee State University

  2. Objectives • To share considerations and best practices for designing effective teambuilding programs for youth • To share results of several teambuilding experiences with youth

  3. Best practices for implementing effective teambuilding programs for youth • Committed, caring adults • Flexibility • Quality staff training and education • Safe space • Cultural component • Family and/or key stakeholder involvement • Enriching curricula

  4. Considerations For Developing Effective Teambuilding Programs • Logistics • Group Dynamics • Legal issues • Medical issues • Resources • Physical Ability • Space • Number of participants • Needs of the participants

  5. Other Considerations • Take time to understand culture and group norms • Allow youth to start with a “blank slate” • Intentionally establish group norms • Maintain a positive attitude and positive expectations • Clearly communicate expectations

  6. Model program: Backfield in Motion DREAM Project • 13-15 participants ranging in age from 8th to 11th grade • 2 coaches • 2 facilitators

  7. Model program: Backfield in Motion DREAM Project - II • Program components: • 4 days of workshops • Topics included: • Team Building • Self Awareness/ Actualization • Vision/Mission • Decision Making • Service/Advocacy • Healthy Male/Female Relationships • Conflict Resolution • Careers/Entrepreneurship

  8. Backfield in Motion DREAM Project - III • Program evaluation consisted of post-program surveys and observations • Results: • Put-downs and teasing by participants (otherwise known as “discounting”) was reduced by at least 40% based on observations • 76% of participants indicated that they learned more about leadership skills in general • At least 70% of participants indicated that they learned more about their personality, entrepreneurship and teamwork skills

  9. Model program: Backfield in Motion DREAM Project

  10. Model Program: Developing Future Scientists Day Camp Project

  11. Model Program: Youth Leadership Program - Cheatham County

  12. The Wisdom of the Group

  13. Contact Information:Tyrone Miller, Ed.D.Extension Leadership & Organization Development Specialist/ Assistant ProfessorTennessee State University615.963.1843tmiller11@tnstate.edu

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