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Community leadership is critical to ensuring healthy, sustainable and fair communities.
Leading Volunteers Masterclass
The Leading Volunteers Masterclass was held in August and September 2012 with over 90 volunteer managers attending. The Masterclass provided an opportunity to discuss how different models of leadership apply to the field of working with volunteers.
Presentations
Includes Leadership and Innovation: Reflections on the Edge, a presentation delivered by Mark Creyton, Director Education, Research and Policy as part of the Northern Rivers Social Development Council Social Innovation Series Breakfasts.
Programs
Taking community leaders beyond their existing skills and knowledge, by working with them to improve their strategic leadership and facilitation skills in a masterclass setting.
Articles
A set of articles to assist you in all the areas of community leadership work, covering effective community leadership, working with groups, community development and education, ethics and mentoring.
Tip sheets
Fundamental tips and useful guidelines that assist in community leadership, group management, community development, risk management, strategic planning and working with young people.
Tools
Collection of tools to enhance personal leadership skills and extend methods of working with groups. These tools have been successfully used by our facilitators in capacity building work within local communities.
Case studies
Six leaders representing a range of community backgrounds share their philosophies and experiences. Their stories provide practical insights into issues leaders face and strategies for how they can be managed.
Learning activities
Participate in a problem based learning activity to stimulate thought and discussion around leadership dilemmas. Develop your understanding and skills in community leadership.
