Activity Title: "Leadership Circle"

Activity Objectives:
To enhance students' self-awareness and understanding of their leadership potential
To develop communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among students
To foster a sense of community and support on campus
Timeline:
Preparation: 1 hour (gathering materials, setting up space)
Activity Duration: 1.5 hours
Reflection and Debrief: 30 minutes.
Materials Needed:
Large whiteboard or flip chart
Markers or pens
Index cards or small pieces of paper
Handouts with reflection questions (optional)
Instructions for Participants:
Introduction (10 minutes):
a. Welcome participants and introduce the activity's objectives.
b. Briefly discuss the importance of leadership and its role in creating a positive and supportive
campus community.
Icebreaker and Teambuilding (20 minutes):
a. Engage participants in an icebreaker activity to promote interaction and create a sense of
camaraderie.
b. Divide participants into smaller groups for a teambuilding exercise that requires
collaboration and problem-solving.
Leadership Exploration (30 minutes):
a. Provide participants with index cards or small pieces of paper.
b. Ask participants to write down three words that describe their perception of a good leader.
c. Collect the cards and display them on the whiteboard or flip chart.
d. Facilitate a discussion on the common themes and characteristics identified by the group.
Leadership Styles and Scenarios (30 minutes):
a. Introduce different leadership styles, such as democratic, authoritarian, and laissez-faire.
b. Present participants with hypothetical leadership scenarios and ask them to identify which
leadership style they would adopt and why.
c. Facilitate a discussion on the effectiveness of different leadership approaches in various
situations.
Personal Leadership Reflection (20 minutes):
a. Provide participants with time for quiet reflection on their own leadership qualities and
experiences.
b. Encourage participants to consider their strengths, areas for improvement, and potential
leadership aspirations.
c. Optional: Distribute handouts with reflection questions to guide their thoughts.
Community Leadership and Action Planning (30 minutes):
a. Discuss the concept of servant leadership and its emphasis on empowering others.
b. Brainstorm ways in which students can contribute to the betterment of their campus
community through leadership initiatives.
c. Encourage participants to form small groups to develop action plans for potential leadership
projects.
Closing and Reflection (10 minutes):
a. Summarize the key takeaways from the activity.
b. Encourage participants to continue reflecting on their leadership potential and seek
opportunities to develop their skills.
c. Optional: Collect feedback from participants on the activity's effectiveness.
Potential Challenges and Solutions:
Challenge: Participants may feel hesitant to share their personal thoughts and experiences.
Solution: Create a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, emphasize confidentiality, and
use icebreakers to build rapport.
Challenge: Participants may have varying levels of understanding and experience with
leadership concepts.
Solution: Provide clear explanations and examples, use relatable scenarios, and encourage
peer-to-peer learning.
Challenge: Participants may struggle to identify practical applications of leadership skills.
Solution: Discuss real-world examples of effective leadership, encourage participants to
connect leadership concepts to their own experiences, and provide resources for further
learning.
Handouts and Additional Materials:
Handouts with reflection questions to guide participants' personal leadership reflections.
A list of additional resources for further learning about leadership development.
Examples of successful leadership initiatives implemented by students on various campuses.