Special Olympics Project UNIFY® Inclusive Youth Leadership Workshop
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The document serves as a guide for the 2014 Special Olympics Project Unify® Inclusive Youth Leadership Workshop, outlining key characteristics and models of inclusive youth leadership. It emphasizes the importance of changing mindsets and actions to foster growth among youth leaders and requires adult allies to provide evolving support. Additionally, it offers resources for enhancing leadership skills and promoting social inclusion.
Special Olympics Project UNIFY® Inclusive Youth Leadership Workshop
- 1. 1 | Special Olympics Inclusive Youth Leadership Welcome to the 2014 Special Olympics Project UNIFY® Inclusive Youth Leadership Workshop! This document encompasses a comprehensive overview of the core characteristics of Inclusive Youth Leadership. You will also be provided links to resources mentioned throughout the presentation Inclusive Youth Leadership There are many models of leadership that are currently exercised today. Below are three common models: Transactional Model Adult-Driven, Youth Input Model Servant Model Traits ! List of completed and uncompleted items. ! Hyper-focus on the outcome(s). ! Youth are given options to decide upon. ! Youth and adults may not communicate effectively, due to power struggles. ! Objective is to serve others – to help them. ! Can be ad-hoc or activity-based, type of engagement. Mindset ! Getting things done. ! Let’s follow the plans as they are given to us. ! I want to support the youth so they don’t feel stressed or overworked. ! Youth are given power to decide, so their voice is heard. ! I’m here to help you, to support your growth. ! It’s nice for me to help others. Actions ! One person constructs the vision, outcomes and strategy. ! Colleagues are to implement the plan, without the opportunity to give input/enhancements. ! Adults set the vision, possibly with the youth present. ! Youth may feel discouraged to share their ideas, and feel like they are not valued. ! The intention may be first to support others, but soon one may notice his or her growth, too! ! It can focus on ‘one helping others’ verses ‘helping one another.’
- 2. 2 | Special Olympics We see these models on a continuum, where one can progress in embodying the skills, dispositions and values of Inclusive Youth Leadership. However, Inclusive Youth Leadership entails a change in mindset and actions, but augments the growth within all. Adult Allies Supporting Inclusive Youth Leadership It is imperative for adult allies to continually reassess how they can best support youth leaders of all abilities. As youth begin to serve in meaningful leadership positions, they begin to acquire experiences that can guide their growth. Adult allies may find that youth may not need as much support as they did before. This can be challenging to recognize, so co-creating a trustful and supportive environment, where all feel comfortable to share, is key for communicating ones’ feelings. Resources Change in Mindset • We all can contribute. • Co-identifying how we can best share & learn with one another. Change in Actions • Talent Maximization. • Shared Leadership in matching strengths with responsibilities. • Reflection as a practice. Growth within All • Personal (individual) and collective (team) growth in skills and cohesion. • Cultivates Social Inclusion. www.socialinclusion.org http://bit.ly/IYLGuide http://bit.ly/SISchools twitter.com/ SOProjectUNIFY