11.2 Leadership Retreats
This is a Reaching New Heights leadership lesson (RNH.11.2, “Leadership Retreats”) that teaches students how to organize and manage effective leadership retreats. Through discussion, group presentations, and planning worksheets, students learn the value of retreats and a five-step process for planning and conducting one, including hands-on planning of a mock or actual chapter retreat.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe an effective leadership retreat.
- Explain the value of an effective retreat.
- Describe the five-step process for conducting a retreat.
- Time required
- 75 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing Surface
- RNH.11.2.AS.A – one copy cut up for groups
- RNH.11.2.AS.B – one per student
- RNH.11.2.AS.C – one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to teach students how to organize and manage effective leadership retreats.
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) Addressed
- Action: A3. Plan effectively. A5. Communicate effectively with others. Relationships: B1. Practice human relations skills including compassion, empathy, unselfishness, trustworthiness, reliability, and listening. B2. Interact and work with others. B5. Participate effectively as a team member. Character: D2. Accurately assess my values. D4. Respect others. Awareness: E2. Perform leadership tasks associated with citizenship. E3. Participate in activities that promote acceptance and appreciation of diversity. Communications: M3. Makes effective business presentations (presentation software, demonstrations, and speaking). Flexibility/Adaptability: O3. Reacts with openness to feedback and professional growth opportunities.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- MS.21 – Travel and Dining Etiquette; MS.45 – Planning a Public Presentation; HS.85 – Magic Formula of Presentation Planning; HS.87 – Developing Workshops Using the Magic Formula