Participants are given an opportunity to become familiar with the association terminology, structure, program and decision-making process. Skills training for the seminar include effective communication and analysis of one's leadership potential. This workshop is appropriate for all members. The Leadership Skills Seminar is designed for ethnic minority members who have completed the Level I - Organizational Awareness Seminar. Level II participants examine their leadership styles, gain skills in understanding group dynamics, issue organizing and using the tools of the delegate and representative assemblies.
Participants also develop action plans for their involvement in the association.
Advanced Leadership Skills Seminar is designed for ethnic minority members who have completed Levels I and II of the Minority Leadership Training Program or who have had equivalent training at the UniServ, State or National levels. Participants refine leadership skills, further develop lobbying and group dynamic skills, learn about the association budget, participate in a mock election campaign for association office and review governance and staff leadership role options. This workshop is designed to help participants recognize symptoms of stress, pinpoint and define stress producing situations and explore ways to manage stress and minimize distress. Participants will learn techniques to lessen negative reactions and deal positively with stress. This workshop is not intended to substitute for needed medical treatment or psychological counseling or treatment.