The Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders (FTP) is a two-part program that consists of i) online preparation course and ii) training workshop.
Do you ever shy away from a situation involving conflict? Unsure how best to handle the situation? Worried that the situation will escalate and get out of control? Conflict doesn't always have to be destructive. Conflicts can be opportunities to generate growth and strengthen relationships when approached in the right way.
The Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders (FTP) is a two-part program that consists of i) online preparation course and ii) training workshop.
Leadership has been described as 'evolving self-discovery' – we learn leadership through experience, feedback, reflection, role models, theory and discovering our passions and goals. Within this session leadership will be explored as a capacity that all members within a group possess.
By attending this workshop, you experience, understand, and develop broad leadership concepts:
The Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders (FTP) is a two-part program that consists of i) online preparation course and ii) training workshop.
Completion of FTP requires completion of the online preparation course AND attendance to one workshop. Please email s3german@uwaterloo.ca to get access to the LEARN materials.
Upon completion the Foundational Training Program, you will be able to:
Commitment to a shared vision or goal; open and honest communication; mutual respect and trust; most would agree that these are all qualities and characteristics of an effective team – but what if team members are new – what leadership style is needed?
Do you ever shy away from a situation involving conflict? Unsure how best to handle the situation? Worried that the situation will escalate and get out of control? Conflict doesn't always have to be destructive. Conflicts can be opportunities to generate growth and strengthen relationships when approached in the right way.
Leadership requires us to connect with others and every leader has their distinct way of adapting their communication. Do you have a variety of communication and leadership styles?
By attending this workshop, you identify and develop effective interpersonal communication skills including:
Do you know how your own culture influences your interactions? Are you aware of your own biases? Do you want to develop skills that will help you interact more successfully and meaningfully across different contexts? This workshop will help you gain intercultural knowledge, develop an appreciation for different perspectives, and explore strategies to help you develop Intercultural Competence.
By the end of this workshop, you will have the ability to:
The Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders (FTP) is a two-part program that consists of i) online preparation course and ii) training workshop.
