University of Memphis LeaderShape®
May 5-10, 2008
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What is LeaderShape | Important Questions | Curriculum at a Glance
What is LeaderShape?
The LeaderShape Institute is an intensive, energizing, integrity-based educational experience designed to equip young adults to become extraordinary leaders. The University of Memphis session will be comprised of 50-60 students and have a curriculum that is presented by a group of facilitators, who are able to serve as excellent role models for the students.
Much of the week's work is done in small groups called "Family Clusters," which create a safe, supportive learning environment that allows participants to work together, form close friendships, and benefit from new perspectives. Each student in the cluster works to define his/her personal vision - an extraordinary commitment to changing or contributing to the world in a positive way.
Based on that vision, participants then develop a blueprint for the action that they will undertake when they return home - with the objective of effecting meaningful, measurable change in their organization during the next 9-12 months. With the guidance of LeaderShape facilitators, participants complete a blueprint that identifies the goals, relationships, and action steps that are essential to the project's success.
Dynamic, challenging, and exciting, the week is intended to produce a breakthrough in the leadership capacity of participants - benefiting the students themselves, their respective organizations, and the institutions that they will go on to lead and serve in the future.
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Important Questions about LeaderShape
Who is eligible?
All University of Memphis students in good academic standing are eligible to apply. There are no limitations based upon class level, major area of study, or level of campus organization involvement. Priority will be given to those students who will be returning to the campus in the fall. We are limited to a maximum of 60 participants, so application is competitive.
Where will the University's session be held?
The University of Memphis LeaderShape will be held at For the Kingdom Camp, which is located a few miles from the University.
What is my time commitment?
In order to be able to complete the Institute, participants are expected to remain onsite all six days and five nights of the program. Meals, lodging, and all required materials will be provided at the site, and the Institute is to be completed in residence. Transportation to and from For the Kingdom Camp will be provided at the beginning and end of the week.
How much will it cost me?
The University is making this Institute available at no cost to participants from the University of Memphis. To put that into perspective, the same training that we are providing costs about $1500 per person at the national sessions.
What do I need to bring?
All necessary educational materials will be provided as a part of the LeaderShape Institute. Prior to the session, all participants will be provided a list of personal items that they should bring.
What will I be doing throughout the week?
LeaderShape is intensive, and work will be done individually, in Family Clusters, and as a Learning Community of all participants. Please take a look at the Curriculum at a Glance section below for basic highlights from each day.
How do I apply?
Our application has been made available through the LeaderShape Website. Click on the link at the top of this page, and you will be forwarded to the application for our session. You will have to register with LeaderShape before being able to move on to the remainder of the application for our session. Since the application is complete online and there is not save function, please be sure to complete the entire application before submitting. You will be asked to complete the following questions as a part of the application; please keep responses to a maximum of 200 words:
1. Why are you interested in going to the LeaderShape Institute, and how do you hope to develop yourself as a leader by attending ?
2. Briefly describe a passion of yours.
3. Why do you think integrity is important in leadership?
4. How do you intend to make future contributions to the positive change of your University or community?
5. Describe your personal background and experiences with diversity. What unique strengths or talents will you bring to LeaderShape?
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Curriculum at a Glance
Day 1: Building Community
The first day will help you to set the tone for the rest of the week. You will meet the other participants of the Institute and begin to explore the meaning of leadership and its core components. You will also be placed into your Family Cluster, which will contain 8-12 other individuals. This cluster will be your primary source of support and feedback as you begin to develop and refine your vision. Your Family Cluster will be guided by a cluster facilitator.
Day 2: The Value of One, The Power of All
Day 2 begins on a challenge course with experiential activities that will encourage and promote team-building. You will discover ways to enhance relationships, trust, and problem-solving within a supportive team.
The second day continues with a personal behavioral style inventory that will increase your level of self-awareness. You will set goals for the week based upon that information, and communicate those to your Family Cluster, so that they can help you achieve your goals. Finally, you will explore the concept of inclusive leadership to build communities.
Day 3: Challenging What Is, Looking to What Could Be
The third day will begin your focus on defining a vision for the future that concentrates on a community, organization, cause, or other group that is important to you. The day will conclude with a Guest Leader Forum that will allow you to interact with and hear insights from local leaders in a variety of professions. Those leaders will share with you their experiences and challenges as they relate to leading with integrity.
Day 4: Bringing Vision to Reality
Today, you will take your vision that you began to develop earlier in the week and start to formulate a plan that will help you make it a reality. The three key elements of discussion for your plan will be relationships, stretch goals, and actions steps. In addition to these topics, you will explore the issue of power within groups.
Day 5: Living and Leading with Integrity
Integrity is central to LeaderShape's philosophy of lifelong leadership development, and the curriculum with spend a day addressing this challenging topic. You will discuss how core ethical values, thoughtful decisions, and courage are crucial to fostering trust and respect. The day will close with an opportunity to discuss and burning issues and a creative Family Cluster LeaderShape Revue.
Day 6: Staying in Action
The final day will prepare you for the return to campus to begin implementing what you have learned throughout the week. You will take with you a new network of LeaderShape graduates, who will share in a responsibility to support and encourage one another as you strive to lead with integrity. Participant's accomplishments throughout the week will be celebrated with a Learning Community commencement ceremony.
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Questions?
Please direct any questions about the Memphis session to Jon Campbell at 901-678-1781 or jcmpbll3@memphis.edu . You are also welcome to stop by the office in 800 Wilder Tower.
For additional information about The LeaderShape Institute, visit www.leadershape.org .
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