The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders [Paperback]

Lois B. Hart (Author), Charlotte S. Waisman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2004

Great leaders are trained, not born. The "Leadership Training Activity Book" gives trainers everything they need to teach and apply the most critical leadership competencies participants need. Featuring easily adaptable exercises on a wide range of leadership topics, this collection of activities is an all-in-one resource for any trainer seeking to prepare the leaders of tomorrow.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

"""Leadership development is self-development. The quest for leadership is first an inner quest to discover who you are. That is clearly the premise of this wonderful collection of developmental activities. They guide learners on that fascinating journey of self-awareness and self-confidence that can only come from experiencing something in themselves for themselves.”

-- from the foreword by James M. Kouzes, co-author, The Leadership Challenge

When it comes to preparing a new generation of leaders, trainers have their work cut out for them. In addition to being a critical competency in itself, the task of leadership necessarily involves mastering a whole host of other skills . . . and it’s up to you as a trainer to keep participants engaged and active throughout the learning process.

The Leadership Training Activity Book is a collection of engaging, sure-fire exercises based on the best, most up-to-date learning theory for preparing the leaders of tomorrow. The book features easily adaptable modules designed for beginning to advanced skill levels, short or long sessions, and large or small groups. You’ll find the perfect training exercises to help new and experienced leaders improve their understanding of crucial topics such as:

trust * values * networking * conflict resolution * diversity * negotiation * listening skills * mentoring * vision * communication * and more

The Leadership Training Activity Book provides trainers with a wide range of activities to help teach and apply the most critical leadership competencies participants need, enabling you to develop and liberate the leadership qualities learners already have within themselves. It is a unique collection of proven exercises that will elicit the best from those who wish to lead."

About the Author

Lois B. Hart, Ed.D. is the founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Institute. The author of many books and tapes, she has over 30 years’ experience as a trainer and was named the Colorado Woman Leader of Excellence. She lives in Denver, Colorado. Charlotte S. Waisman, Ph.D. is a specialist in communication and interpersonal skills, and is Director of Human Resources at Ischemia Technologies. She lives in Evergreen, Colorado.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 1st edition (December 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814472621
• ISBN-13: 978-0814472620
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Business & Investing > Management & Leadership > Training

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will not be disappointed with Hart's latest book!, September 8, 2005

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This review is from: The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders (Paperback)

I have been an educator and adult trainer for 30 years. I have a full library of activities books by Lois Hart. When building new classes (sometimes on the same topic, but with a different purpose) I continue to count on her manuals of activities as my most valuable reference materials. I highly recommend the Leadership Training Activity Book to trainers and educators who are responsible for curriculum development

According to all accelerated learning theory, adults learn best when actively involved in the topic. Therefore learning activities are very important when providing people experiential learning. Learning activities built around the subject matter helps them "get it" so that the concept "sticks" in their minds. I have been delighted with the materials I found in her books on developingl eaders and many others written by this author, Lois B. Hart.

It is difficult to create a totally new workshop to teach concepts and principles such as Leadership, Team building, and Management skills. I am grateful to find resources that have well thought-out learning exercises. I have been very happy to apply ideas and training techniques to help explain concepts from Hart's books.

As I've found with all her books, this newest book not only saves time developing the course, but provided fun, entertaining and interesting ways to make a point, explain how a method works, or give a true-to-life example. My supervisor, manager, and leader audiences have given very complimentary evaluations on classes I have developed around her activities.

I also recommend you buy her 50 Activities to Develop Leaders Vol I. Faultless Facilitation, Training Methods That Work, and Learning from Conflict. These save me many hours of preparation time because they have easy to follow instructions. The directions explain the objectives, provide a list of supplies required and tell me how much time the activity will take.

Furthermore, these books have provided inspiration. Sometimes I have adapted the ideas in the books and altered them. I have used them when training all types of groups with a variety of different levels of experience and knowledge. You won't be disappointed.

It is comforting to know that programs presented in these reference manuals are based on research and created by a knowledgeable professional who is an expert in the topic. The activities have been tested and carefully constructed so that even an inexperienced trainer can follow the directions to a successful guided activity.

46 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too touchy-feely for most organizations, January 22, 2005

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This review is from: The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders (Paperback)

If your organizational culture is one that supports and encourages leaders to spend a lot of time discussing their feelings then this might be a good book for you. If your leaders enjoy learning through creative techniques such as making crafts, drawing pictures, writing poems, and metaphores, then this is book is just what you've been searching for.

I have never encountered such an organization (not counting my girl scout troop). Feelings and creativity are important in every business. This book, in my opinion, goes too far. Working in the HRD field, I'm accustomed to reading lots of corny ideas for training and most of them can easily be modified to suit the company culture. I wasn't able to salvage any activity from this book - it was just too "out-there" for me.

I wish someone else had reviewed this so I didn't make the mistake of purchasing it.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book! You won't be disappointed., August 2, 2005

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Joan A Leadership Expert (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises for Building Effective Leaders (Paperback)

I've used many of Lois Hart's books in my 25 years of training and consulting so was very interested in seeing her newest contribution, The Leadership Training Activity Book, written with Charlotte Waisman. As one who is certified in Accelerated Learning and bases workshops on participative learning, I found this book priceless. It begins with exercises that set the tone for a workshop and includes many valuable activities including three different leadership assessments. Its exercises include such areas as conflict resolution, negotiation skills, diversity, team building, presentation skills, meeting management as well as applications to help the leader develop his/her coaching and teaching skills. Each activity has clearly been road-tested and is presented with thorough, step-by-step instructions. How wonderful that someone of Lois' caliber has taken the time to put together such a helpful resource for those of us in the field. I recommend it wholeheartedly.