Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory : Leadership Development
Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory : Leadership Development
Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory : Leadership Development
DEVELOPMENT
Outcomes & Evidence
Progress Inventory*
MINOR IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Center for Student Leadership Development
Memorial Union
University of Rhode Island
Name:
Date Enrolled:
Date of Graduation:
*The Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory is the intellectual property of the Center for Student Leadership Development (CSLD) at
the University of Rhode Island and cannot be reproduced in part, or in its entirety, without the written permission of the acting
Assistant Director of the CSLD.
CONTENTS
ABOUT THE MINOR & CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (information included)
Center for Student Leadership Development Information
Minor Information
Developmental Model
ADVISING INFORMATION (students will include own documentation)
Tracking Sheet / Advising Updates
Syllabi of Minor Classes (Core and Electives)
Internship
o Guidelines
o Syllabus
o Mid-term
o Final
OUTCOMES
Outcomes (Self-Leadership, Interpersonal and Organizational, Leadership Theories, Inclusive Leadership, Critical
Thinking)
Targeted Classes
Experiences
Evidence
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requirements may be satisfied by completing 18 or more credits related to leadership and offered by more than one department.
Twelve (12) of the 18 credits must be at the 200 level of instruction or above. A course grade of C or better must be earned in each graded course. At least 12 of the credits
must be earned at URI.
No course may be used to apply to both the major and minor fields of study. Courses in General Education or for other minors may be used for the minor* (*this does not
apply to students in the College of Business). With the exception of internship credit, all courses for the minor must be taken for a grade. The Introductory class must be taken
before the internship and the capstone course.
Application for the minor must be filed in your academic deans office no later than the beginning of the final semester or term.
Approval of the minor does not guarantee that the suggested courses will be available to you on a schedule correlated with your graduation plans nor guarantee space in any
required course.
Class options
HDF 190: FLITE
Requires 40 hours/credit with a min. of 80 hours & a max. of 120 hours of documented
internship experience for graded credit
or
or
Capstone
3 credits
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Notes
You need to have your own act together before you can lead others:
2. Lead Yourself
1. Know Yourself
Lead Others
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Values
Needs
Styles
Learning
Teaching
Personality
Membership
Leadership
PROGRESS
Time management
Organization
Self care
Self discipline
Perseverance
Develop and maintain family,
interpersonal, and intimate relationships
Academic, social, personal goals and
objectives
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RE-EVALUATE
former stages as you
progress
Hierarchy of needs
Racial, cultural, gender, sexual orientation,
religious, class, ability, etc. diversity and
commonalities
Power, privilege, oppression, liberation;
individual and institutional discrimination
OUTCOMES
In this section, you will track your progress toward the outcomes. Each class in the minor targets different outcomes; all of the classes list these
outcomes on the syllabi (the words goals or curriculum areas may be used instead). In many of our classes, the assignments can serve as your
evidence. Periodically, and not less than at the end of each semester, you should update your outcomes progress. In the additional experiences
column, name additional classes or experiences that contributed to you becoming proficient in that outcome. As the semesters pass, you will think of
things from recent semesters and semesters further in the past, or people or jobs, etc. in your past that also influenced your progress on that outcome.
Do not let that ambiguity upset you. Reflecting on development is not a linear process, but it does help to reflect often. In the descriptive notes
column, share insights about your growth, lack of progress, successes, stumbling blocks, etc. At the end of each section, you need to include evidence
that supports your development toward the outcomes. Copies of papers, grading sheets, evaluation lettersanything that shows that someone has
determined that you have demonstrated proficiency (or not, or are making progress). Make sure to keep electronic copies of all of your evidence to
include in your Portfolio.
Outcome
Target class
PSY 301
Additional Experiences
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P.I.N.K. Women
Coming to the University of Rhode Island I wanted to find a place where I belonged on campus. I did
not want to be a part of anything that I did not feel comfortable with. I never wanted to join Greek life
because of the stigma sororities and fraternities had with their pledges. I have heard stories of binge
drinking, hazing, and a few other outrageous things. I personally didnt believe it correlated with my
own personal ethics. My freshman year I had the pleasure of joining P.I.N.K. Women. It was a group of
multicultural women on campus who took pride in giving back to their community. Once officially
entering the organization I was asked to sign the organizations code of conduct. After reading the
discrimination statement and polices, I realized I had joined the right organization. I had joined an
organization that was welcoming to all types of people, respected one another and did not force one to
partake in activities they were not comfortable with. This was an organization I felt correlated with my
own personal morals and ethics.
Evidence: Code of Conduct
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HDF290
For the HDF 290 retreat each of us had to complete a VIA survey. After taking the survey I learned my
top five values were Honesty, Leadership, Kindness, Teamwork, and Fairness. I thought these results
were pretty accurate. I believe honesty goes a long way and I practice it often because I find no point in
lying. Having been in many leadership positions I strive to push not only myself but others and to
accomplish a goal. Although I have a hard exterior, I am kind at heart and always put others before
myself. I believe teamwork is an important value to have because throughout your lifetime you will be
faced with working with others, whether its in your career or personal life. My value of fairness comes
from treating everyone equally.
Evidence: VIA Survey Results
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BUS 441
At the beginning of each semester I set goals for myself. I mainly tell myself I will not be satisfied with
any grade lower than an A. I plan to achieve these goals by planning out my course load throughout
the semester. By the looks of it, I realized this semester would be challenging because of the work they
required. In the past I have been used to courses consisting primarily of exams. This semester I could
already see that there would be a lot of writing assignments involved. Not being a strong writer, I
struggle with essay assignments. I tend to overthink everything and I am not grammatically correct
when it comes to anything in life. This has been an issue I have been struggling with my whole life;
whether it is speaking in front of others and using the correct words or writing a paper and using correct
tenses or punctuation. During the beginning of the semester I had a writing assignment due in my BUS
441 class. Instead of overreacting, I jotted down a few ideas on what I would write about. The next
week I received my grade of an A. By planning ahead and keeping my goal of the semester in mind I
was able to produce good quality work.
Evidence: This I Believe graded assignment
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A requirement for the HDF 290 retreat was to take the StrengthsQuest survey. Through this survey I
was able to identify my leadership style along with my strengths and weaknesses. My top three
strengths were deliberative, relator, and developer. One part of being a deliberative is researching
every alternative and reviewing every possibility before making major decisions. This applies to myself
because I am the serious person in a group. I tend to think about the what-ifs and come up with back
up plans in the case my original plan does not go through. I take my time while making decisions
because I want to look at it from every perspective. Being a relator I take joy in the relationship with
others. I use this approach often because of the different leadership positions I have held. I have found
it easier to work with others if there is a relationship in place. People often point out my developer
quality. I like to show others the potential they have and challenge them to grow. For example, this year
in P.I.N.K. Women there are a few people in leadership positions who thank me for pushing them
beyond their comfort zone. They often thank me and say if it wasnt for me pushing them they dont
think they wouldve gone after an executive board position.
Evidence: StrengthsQuest Results
Outcome
Target class
HDF 290
Additional Experiences
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HDF290
Theories X and Y were developed in the 1960s by Douglas McGregor to compare management and
human motivation. These two theories provide a managements perception and role on their
employees motivation.
Theory X is described as the style of controlling and be coerced. The theory goes on to be explained
as:
Motivation assumes people dislike working, do not take responsibility, and would avoid working if
possible
Style and Control management style is authoritarian and focused on control
Work Organization repetitive and specialized work
Appraisals need to be enticed in order to work such as incentives
While Theory Y is described as the theory that does not need to controlled or coerced. The theory is
further explained as:
Motivation assumes people are happy to work, thrive on responsibility, creative, and are selfmotivated
Management Style and Control management style is participative which incorporates employees in
decision making, but reserves the power to make decisions
Work Organization organized and encouraged to make suggestions/improvements
Appraisals is not needed in order to produce a product but it is important
Evidence: X and Y Handout by Julia Milardo
Eyre, E. (2015). Theory x and theory y. Retrieved from
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_74.htm
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Servant Leadership was developed by Robert K. Greenleaf who went on to explain it is more than a
style of leadership, it is a way of behaving. To be a servant leader you must focus on the needs of
others before you consider your own. There are ten important characteristics of being a servant leader:
1. Listening
2. Empathy
3. Healing
4. Awareness
5. Persuasion
6. Conceptualization
7. Foresight
8. Stewardship
9. Commitment to the growth of people
10. Building community
Evidence: Servant Leadership handout by Crystal Moreno and Maysun Alabi
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HDF 290
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a modern management philosophy created by Dr. W. Edwards
Deming. He believed by improving quality, productivity would also increase. Edwards summed up his
theory with the following fourteen points:
1. Create a constant purpose toward improvement.
2. Adopt the new philosophy.
3. Stop depending on inspections.
4. Use a single supplier for any one item.
5. Improve constantly.
6. Use training on the job.
7. Implement leadership.
8. Eliminate fear.
9. Break down barriers.
10. Eliminate unclear slogans.
11. Eliminate numerical targets.
12. Allow everyone to take pride in their work.
13. Implement self-improvement
14. Make transformation everyones job.
Evidence: 14 Points of Total Quality Management Handout
Mind Tools. (2015). Demings 14 point philosophy. Retrieved from
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_75.htm
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HDF 290
Chris Argyris created the leadership theory of individuals in organizations. Argryis explained individuals
in an organization are a group of people with the same vision and same motives. His model of single
and double loop learning goes on to explain the theories of individuals in organizations further. In a
single loop learning beliefs, values, goals, and strategies can cause a need for an adjustment in
behavior. This allows for the correction of a mistake. It also leads room for improvement and reflection
but no critical reflection is actually performed. Whereas double loop learning corrects not only the
mistake but any underlying issues. This is where critical reflection is performed to leave no room for
improvement. Individuals are an important component of a functioning organization. Without individuals
there would be no motivation to be a part of something or be effective.
Evidence: Individuals in Organizations Handout by Alec Johnson
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According to Dr. Bill Grace, the 4 Vs theory is a combination of internal and external factors for a
common good. The internal factors are beliefs and values while the external factors are behaviors and
actions. The 4 Vs are key components in becoming a good ethical leader. A leader must have a strong
set of values that shape their everyday life. Along with having strong values, the leader must have a
strong vision because it will provide the guidelines for what should and should not occur. A leader is as
effective as their voice. Their voice is the manner in which they communicate their vision. This allows
the leader to persuade his or her followers. Lastly virtue is the fourth component, which exhibits
positive actions for the group. Without virtue the vision, values, and voice cannot be accomplished.
Evidence: The Four Vs of Ethical Leadership handout by Ryan Donnelly and Owen Sammarone
Cooper, P. (2015). The four vs of ethical leadership. Retrieved from
https://sites.psu.edu/leadership/2014/04/27/the-four-vs-of-ethical-leadership/
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Situational Leadership was developed in 1969 by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard. It is a theory that
explains a leader needs to adjust his style of leadership to fit his or her followers. This particular leader
must be concerned with the relationship and tasks of the group. There are four styles to this theory.
One leadership style is telling. The leader is micro-managing the group and informing the group of the
decisions the leader has made. In this style followers are doing what they are told to do by their leader.
Another style is selling. In this approach the leader is still making the decisions but now he or she is
accepting input from followers. This style is often for those who are still learning and are inexperienced.
The third style is participating. This is when the leader passes more responsibility onto their followers
while motivating and encouraging their followers to make the decision. This style of leadership is often
for those followers who lack the confidence to make decisions on their own. The fourth leadership style
is delegating. The leader no longer plays a huge role because the followers are responsible and
capable of performing tasks.
Evidence: Hersey Blanchard Situational Leadership Model handout by Mishal Siddiqui & Jacob Newell
Anthony, L. (2015). Define situational leadership. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/definesituational-leadership-2976.html
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The relational leadership model was developed by Komives, McMahon, and Lucas. They defined the
model as a relational process of people together attempting to accomplish change or making a
difference to benefit the common good. The model is broken into five components: inclusive,
empowering, purposeful, ethical, and process-oriented.
Inclusive is being accepting of yourself and others. It is important to be open to different views and
take each individuals concerns into consideration.
Empowering is motivating others and encouraging those who are involved. Power, information, and
decision making should be shared by all those in the group.
Purposeful is being committed to the mission while working with others to come up with a goal.
Ethical are morals that benefit the group and are driven by values.
Process-oriented is accomplishing the groups purpose while challenging and trusting one another.
Evidence: Relational Leadership Outline handout by Jurissa Jimenez & Mike Johns
Komives, S., Lucas, N., & McMahon, T. (1998). Exploring leadership for college students what want to
make a difference. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (68-72).
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The Social Change Model was created by Helen and Alexander Astin. They originally created this
model to provide college students with skills and values needed to participate in effective leadership.
This model is commonly associated with the 7 Cs. To better explain this model they broke it down into
three distinct categories: group values, individual values and society/community values.
Group values are values needed in order to work effectively together. The first value is collaboration
which was a common effort in working with others to share responsibility, authority, and accountability.
This allowed the group to see past their own individual goals. The groups second value is common
purpose which involved everyone in building the purpose and vision for the group. The groups third
value is controversy with civility which recognizes that differences will arise in groups but solving
them openly and respectfully is key.
Individual values were qualities that supported effective action and change. One of those qualities is
commitment. By investing in someone or an idea it shows passion and intensity. It also shows the
energy to serve. Another quality is congruence which is being consistent with your values, beliefs, and
behaviors. The third quality is consciousness of self which is being aware of your attitudes, beliefs,
emotions, and values.
The seventh C in the Social Change Model is citizenship which falls under societal/community values.
Community/society values are the involvement in positive change for group collaboration and
development of character. Citizenship is the process where an individual or group becomes engaged in
and realizing we all take responsibility towards social change.
Evidence: Social Change Model handout by Max Reyes and Melody Francisco
Wagner, W. (n.d.). The social change model of leadership: a brief overview. Retrieved from
http://web.trinity.edu/Documents/student_affairs_docs/Assessments/Social%20Change
%20Model%20of%20Leadership%20-%20A%20Brief%20Overview%20(Wagner).pdf
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Additional Experiences
Trip to Colombia
Study Abroad J-Term 2013
I have always been fascinated with different cultures and the diversity in the world, because of the
simple fact that we are not all the same. I make it my mission to travel someone outside of Rhode
Island at least once a year. One year I was fortunate enough to visit my fathers country, Colombia.
Arriving in Colombia I experienced such a cultural shock. People were dressed poorly, structures were
built differently, and the atmosphere felt different. It was then that I realized how privileged I truly am.
Many of us take for granted the simple things in life such as owning shoes or having sewer systems. It
wasnt until then that I realized I am more fortunate than I acknowledged.
Another time I was able to experience the culture of another country was when I had the pleasure of
studying abroad in Ghana in January of 2013. Having been to Colombia, I had somewhat of an
understanding about some cultural differences I may encounter. I did not expect to arrive in Ghana and
experience the same living conditions of America. However, throughout the trip there were a few
individuals who complained often because they were accustomed to living a certain way back in
America. The two main complaints were the Wi-Fi service and the water system. There was a time
when there was no running water and we had to shower from packaged water sources. Many of us
adapted and expressed little complaint while a few individuals expressed their dissatisfaction openly. It
was at that point of the trip that sparked a much needed conversation of cultural differences. From
there we were able to express our views and learn from one another.
Evidence: Ghana Study Abroad Group Picture
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BUS 441
During a class presentation conducted by my fellow peers in BUS 441 we learned about crisis
leadership. During their presentation we were given a scenario where we had just survived a plane
crash in freezing weather, and we needed to determine how we would survive this crisis. We were
given a list of items that we needed to rank from most to least importance. Reflecting back on the
activity there was some chaos. At first everyone had their own personal ideas of what was most
important and did not want to come to a group decision. Having a little knowledge of how to survive
such conditions I stepped up and voiced my opinions and reasoning. The group understood my logic
and we were then able to make decisions. The group understood that in a time of crisis, it would be
best to listen to the person who may have the most knowledge or expertise on the situation to make
quick decisions and ensure the safety of others.
Evidence: Airplane Crash Activity
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P.I.N.K. Women
At the beginning of the summer the new executive board of P.I.N.K. Women met to begin planning for
the academic school year. Before we planned anything we each took out a sheet of paper and wrote
the name of our position on the top. We then passed the sheets of paper around so each person could
write their expectations for that particular position, and goals they wanted to see the individual
accomplish. Once each person had the opportunity to write on everyones paper we debriefed. One by
one each person read out loud what their goals and expectations were from the rest of the group.
People clarified if there was any confusion on what they wrote. Then each person added their own goal
and expectation on their paper. On my paper the comment that stuck out the most to me was dont do
it all. I am a perfectionist when it comes to something I am passionate about. If I see someone
slacking I tend to do it myself. It wasnt until someone pointed it out to me that I realized I try to
overcompensate when others dont do their positions.
Evidence: Expectations
P.I.N.K. Women
Being a part of P.I.N.K. Women I have been fortunate enough to be appointed some leadership
positions. During my time as Sisterhood Chair I planned and facilitated retreats for the organization at
least once a semester. The sisterhood committee and myself would come together and create the
objective for the retreat. We then would brainstorm activities, team building exercises, and games we
thought were fit to meet our objectives. During the retreat each committee member was responsible for
facilitating at least one activity. In our next committee meeting we would reflect on how we thought the
retreat went. We would list out the pros and cons of the event, and for each con we would suggest an
improvement that can be done. We would then conclude with whether the retreat met the objective we
set forth.
Evidence: Minutes from a committee meeting
P.I.N.K. Women
Being President of P.I.N.K. Women comes with a lot of responsibilities. Some of my responsibilities are
listed in our constitution which includes coming up with the agenda for the executive board meetings
and general meetings. For executive board meetings, I first organize by creating an objective for that
weeks meeting. I then set the agenda by creating a written document to show the order of who will talk
and what things need to be addressed. I then lead the meetings by providing everyone with a hard
copy of the agenda so we are all on the same page, as far as who will be speaking first and what
updates need to be communicated.
Evidence: Agenda for an executive board meeting
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Rams Den
Being a student manager at the Rams Den has helped me transform as a leader. I learned better ways
to conduct myself and better methods of dealing with conflict. Having been with the company for three
years I have experienced my share of dealing with difficult people. Every individual is different and we
each have our own issues outside of the workplace. However, once we clock in we have to forget
about the stress of school and personal problems and get the job done. There was one manager that
had a tough time following this concept. She often would come to work hungover, late, or an emotional
wreck. Talking to her was not the always the most effective method. She would often lash out on
anyone who asked what was wrong or asked her to do something. Overtime I learned giving her time
and space at the beginning of her shift was the best way to provide a comfortable work environment for
everyone. I allowed her a few minutes to stay in the office to collect her thoughts and plan for her shift
before asking anything of her.
Evidence: Picture of Rams Den Managers
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Uhuru Sasa
Uhuru Sasa
Uhuru Sasa is the first student organization on the campus of the University of Rhode Island. When the
organization was first created, the founders created a constitution that listed its mission statement
along with roles for each executive member. Each year the previous executive board reviews the list of
responsibilities for their position and makes any adjustments they deem fit. Having been treasurer of
Uhuru Sasa I often reviewed my list of responsibilities to make sure I was following my duties
throughout the year.
Evidence: Roles of Treasurer in Uhuru Sasa
During my time as treasurer for Uhuru Sasa I attended executive board meetings where we discussed
upcoming events and planned future meetings. At times during meetings there would be some
confusion on what needed to get done, and who needed to accomplish them. Whenever someone was
confused or an argument would occur, we would refer back to our constitution. In our constitution each
position was listed with the roles and responsibilities it entailed.
Evidence: Roles of Treasurer in Uhuru Sasa
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In Sanfords Challenge and Support theory, the basic idea is that growth occurs when there is a
balanced amount of challenge and support. This theory can be applied to me during my time in Uhuru
Sasa. Being a part of the organization you are paired with a mentor. This mentor is supposed to be the
person you can look to for guidance or clarity. My mentor in Uhuru Sasa did an excellent job. He not
only provided guidance and advice during my time in the organization and in school, but he challenged
me. He pushed me beyond my comfort zone and supported my decisions. If it was not for him, I may
never have run for Treasurer.
Evidence: Picture of Uhuru Sasa mentee and mentor
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In HDF 290 one of our public speaking presentations revolved around the topic of education. We were
provided the option of giving a persuasive or informative speech. I chose to take the informative stand
on dress code in public school systems. I often get nervous during public speaking because it puts me
in an uncomfortable position. Standing in front of a classroom of people and having all eyes on me is
nerve wrecking. However, I managed to put my fears aside and give my informative speech to the
class.
Evidence: Education Presentation
HDF 290
One of the assignments for HDF 290 was to interview a local business owner. I had the pleasure of
interviewing Melcris Francisco, who I had met through my friend Melody Francisco. I had spent time
with Melcris before taking this class and had already formed a relationship with her. When I asked her if
I could interview her for a class assignment she was happy to help out. She felt more comfortable
being interviewed through text messages because it gave her time to gather her thoughts and form
appropriate responses.
Evidence: Small Business Owner Paper
HDF 290
One of the first assignments in HDF 290 was a group presentation. After we were assigned topics and
partners my group met briefly to discuss how we would work together. We exchanged phone numbers
and created a group chat to keep in communication. We all agreed we would do some research on our
own and come together to incorporate all our ideas. We met in the library and collectively planned out
what we would cover and present to the class.
Evidence: Group Presentation Outline
P.I.N.K. Women
Through my various leadership positions, I have learned to maintain accountability as a leader. One
example would be during my time as Sisterhood Chair. It is my responsibility, as listed in our
constitution, to plan a retreat for the organization each semester. This requires me to come up with an
objective, plan activities, and create an agenda. Although I was working two jobs, taking 18 credits, and
being in two different leadership positions for two student organizations, I made time to accomplish
what I know needed to get done. It was my responsibility as Sisterhood Chair to make sure my
responsibilities were fulfilled.
Evidence: Picture of a P.I.N.K. Women Retreat
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I have facilitated many retreats while being a part of P.I.N.K. Women. I have led team building
exercises, group activities, discussions, and games. I have been that person to stand in front of a
group of people and lead. However, one example when I switched roles and became a participant
instead of the facilitator was during a retreat with Uhuru Sasa. SOLC was facilitating one particular
retreat and I became a participant waiting to be instructed on what to do. It was a refreshing experience
to be on the other side. It was great to see different leadership styles and activities I normally didnt
experience. Overall I was able to create a better relationship with the members in my organization
because this time I was a part of the activities.
Evidence: Picture of a Uhuru Sasa Retreat