Benefits of ParticipationParticipation in the Chidsey Leadership Fellows program will not only enrich your Davidson experience, but will also help you build a skill set that will be valuable in your career, community, and family. This program will enable you to: - Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with other Fellows and leaders in the community;
- Recognize how you can use your individual strengths and talents to make a difference in organizations;
- Explore leadership theory, so that you can develop your own informed approach to leadership;
- Develop practical skills related to leadership, such as running effective meetings, delegation, facilitation, transition planning, etc.;
- Learn how to help groups benefit from the diversity of perspectives, cultures, and skills that individual members bring;
- Understand ways to compensate for your personal weaknesses, so that they don't become the weaknesses of the groups you serve;
- Engage with your community to discover both the needs and challenges facing it, as well as the resources and assets available to address the issues;
- Test what you have learned by working with campus and community organizations in order to refine your approach to leadership and deepen your learning.
Companies, industries, non-profit agencies, and educational institutions have recently made it clear that leadership, communication, and other personal skills are among the most important qualities they look for in new employees. Distinguish yourself as a leader by becoming a Chidsey Leadership Fellow! >> Next: Overview of Chidsey Leadership Fellows Program
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