Thursday, January 10, 2013

#19 peer to peer

still two classes to go but we all have a pretty good idea of what's what... with that, how would you feel personally about continuing with the program next semester? if might be possible for some, not so for others up to you....no pressure (honestly)...do you want to be included in the second semester? explain (briefly)

#18 the most important characteristic

leadership can be a complicated and difficult business. leaders require many different attributes to bean effective leader. which one attribute is the most vital to effective leadership? explain

#17 A Tale of Two Cities

the mayors of London (Joe Fontana) and Toronto ( Rob Ford) were both in court this week....both face legal troubles do a little research should Mr.Fontana keep his job? / should Mr.Ford? explain

#16 the gender gap

read the article and comment agree / disagree ? explanation?

Friday, January 4, 2013

a culminating activity

Part A - Reflecting 1. Self - Reflect on the semester for you personally as a leadership student. Reflect and comment on successes, failures, disappointments, surprises etc. 2. School - Reflect on the semester for your school. Reflect on the successes, the failures, the positivity , the negativity and the surprises in the life of IDCI during the first semester 3. Society - Reflect on the past year in leadership (in the larger sense) . a) Think of a positive example of leadership in society as a whole and discuss why you chose this as your example. Provide enough background information to make the situation and people involved understandable to someone unfamiliar with the context and relevant individuals. b) Think of a negative example of leadership in society as a whole and discuss why you chose this as your example. Provide enough background information to make the situation and people involved understandable to someone unfamiliar with the context and relevant individuals. Part B - Recommending 1. Self - set out a goal for yourself for the next semester; a goal for the next year; and a goal for the next five years. Explain what attributes you will need to achieve these goals and how you intend reaching them. 2. School - set out three realistic goals (including a timeline) for IDCI as a school community. Outline how the powers-that-be should go about achieving these goals. 3. Society - identify major issues a) Identify a significant issue facing your local community today. Outline how you think the problem should be tackled and how the community would benefit as a result. b) Identify a significant issue facing your larger world (province/nation/world). Outline how you think the problem should be tackled and how society would benefit as a result. Format: negotiable you will have two class days to work on it (probably Wed the 16th and Thur the 17th) and it should be ready to be presented to your classmates by Tuesday the 22nd