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| The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders | 
 enlarge | Authors: Lois B. Hart, Charlotte S. Waisman
Publisher: AMACOM
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 83218
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 1
ISBN: 0814472621
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.4092
EAN: 9780814472620
ASIN: 0814472621
Publication Date: December 30, 2004
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Product Description
Foreword by James M. KouzesNo one becomes a great leader without first being a great learner. The Leadership Training Activity Book provides trainers with a wide range of activities to help teach and apply the most critical leadership competencies participants need. Featuring modules designed for beginning to advanced skill levels, the book contains exercises that help new and experienced leaders improve their understanding of crucial topics such as:* trust * values * networking * conflict resolution * diversity * negotiation * listening skills * mentoring * vision * communicationDesigned to encourage a journey of discovery in which trainers liberate the hidden skills already in the hearts and minds of learners, The Leadership Training Activity Book is a unique collection of proven exercises that will elicit the best from those who wish to lead.
Book Description
"""Leadership development is self-development. The quest for leadership is first an inner quest to discover who you are. That is clearly the premise of this wonderful collection of developmental activities. They guide learners on that fascinating journey of self-awareness and self-confidence that can only come from experiencing something in themselves for themselves.” -- from the foreword by James M. Kouzes, co-author, The Leadership Challenge When it comes to preparing a new generation of leaders, trainers have their work cut out for them. In addition to being a critical competency in itself, the task of leadership necessarily involves mastering a whole host of other skills . . . and it’s up to you as a trainer to keep participants engaged and active throughout the learning process. The Leadership Training Activity Book is a collection of engaging, sure-fire exercises based on the best, most up-to-date learning theory for preparing the leaders of tomorrow. The book features easily adaptable modules designed for beginning to advanced skill levels, short or long sessions, and large or small groups. You’ll find the perfect training exercises to help new and experienced leaders improve their understanding of crucial topics such as: trust * values * networking * conflict resolution * diversity * negotiation * listening skills * mentoring * vision * communication * and more The Leadership Training Activity Book provides trainers with a wide range of activities to help teach and apply the most critical leadership competencies participants need, enabling you to develop and liberate the leadership qualities learners already have within themselves. It is a unique collection of proven exercises that will elicit the best from those who wish to lead."
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Some Good Exercises May 13, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
For anyone planning to give a presentation on leadership or develop a class on leadership, this book has quite a few helpful exercises. On the flip side, some exercises are better classified as ice breakers and meeting openers than true leadership exercises.
 Great resource for future leaders! March 31, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been working as an intern in the recreation field for the last six months and have felt so frustrated with the relationship(s) between mentor and "protege" in my profession. My frustrations lead to an interest in researching leadership education and mentor training, and eventually to finding this book.
Like the authors, I am also a firm believer that leadership can be taught, and more importantly that it needs to become a vital part of college and work training curriculum. After reading this book I felt liberated and energized, ready to lead others and to help others lead more responsibly and effectively.
I have recommended this book to many of my colleagues and friends, as a great resource for in-service trainings, staff meetings, and personal growth as a leader. I might also add that with some skepticism that I would ever receive a response, I e-mailed the authors to ask for their feedback and suggestions on my thesis topic. To my surprise they did in fact return my e-mail, and provided me with a lot of great information and references to help me on my journey. For their kind words, encouragement, and for this wonderful book I am very grateful!
Cudos to Lois Hart and Charlotte Wasiman!!!!! December 5, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have known Lois Hart for over 20 years, and have enjoyed many of her books. The Leadership Training Activity Book--50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders, is one of my favorites! It has practical exercises that are relevant to Leadership issues in the 21st Century. The activities are excellent and include detailed instructions--a Trainer's dream! Each activity can be utilized in a variety of ways, depending on time, participants, issues and culture. The Forward, by Jim Kouzes, co-author of The Leadership Challenge, is impressive and indicates his support of this body of work. I found the Organizational Leadership Assessment very useful when putting together a needs assessment for my new client groups.
Cudos to Lois Hart, Ed.D., and Charlotte S. Waisman, Ph.D. for putting together a great collection of useful, pertinent, and profound exercises to support our leaders in their development.
You will not be disappointed with Hart's latest book! September 8, 2005
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have been an educator and adult trainer for 30 years. I have a full library of activities books by Lois Hart. When building new classes (sometimes on the same topic, but with a different purpose) I continue to count on her manuals of activities as my most valuable reference materials. I highly recommend the Leadership Training Activity Book to trainers and educators who are responsible for curriculum development
According to all accelerated learning theory, adults learn best when actively involved in the topic. Therefore learning activities are very important when providing people experiential learning. Learning activities built around the subject matter helps them "get it" so that the concept "sticks" in their minds. I have been delighted with the materials I found in her books on developingl eaders and many others written by this author, Lois B. Hart.
It is difficult to create a totally new workshop to teach concepts and principles such as Leadership, Team building, and Management skills. I am grateful to find resources that have well thought-out learning exercises. I have been very happy to apply ideas and training techniques to help explain concepts from Hart's books.
As I've found with all her books, this newest book not only saves time developing the course, but provided fun, entertaining and interesting ways to make a point, explain how a method works, or give a true-to-life example. My supervisor, manager, and leader audiences have given very complimentary evaluations on classes I have developed around her activities.
I also recommend you buy her 50 Activities to Develop Leaders Vol I. Faultless Facilitation, Training Methods That Work, and Learning from Conflict. These save me many hours of preparation time because they have easy to follow instructions. The directions explain the objectives, provide a list of supplies required and tell me how much time the activity will take.
Furthermore, these books have provided inspiration. Sometimes I have adapted the ideas in the books and altered them. I have used them when training all types of groups with a variety of different levels of experience and knowledge. You won't be disappointed.
It is comforting to know that programs presented in these reference manuals are based on research and created by a knowledgeable professional who is an expert in the topic. The activities have been tested and carefully constructed so that even an inexperienced trainer can follow the directions to a successful guided activity.
Buy this book! You won't be disappointed. August 3, 2005
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've used many of Lois Hart's books in my 25 years of training and consulting so was very interested in seeing her newest contribution, The Leadership Training Activity Book, written with Charlotte Waisman. As one who is certified in Accelerated Learning and bases workshops on participative learning, I found this book priceless. It begins with exercises that set the tone for a workshop and includes many valuable activities including three different leadership assessments. Its exercises include such areas as conflict resolution, negotiation skills, diversity, team building, presentation skills, meeting management as well as applications to help the leader develop his/her coaching and teaching skills. Each activity has clearly been road-tested and is presented with thorough, step-by-step instructions. How wonderful that someone of Lois' caliber has taken the time to put together such a helpful resource for those of us in the field. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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