Leadership Education and Development Seminars

L.E.A.D. Series
Leadership, Education and Development Series

The following workshops have been designed with you in mind. Each workshop covers different aspects of personal development, leadership and professional know-how. These workshops are independent of each other so you can go to as many as you like or just the ones that you need most.

LEAD seminars are an excellent addition to your PDP (Personal Development Plan). Participants who complete all five seminars this term will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance. It’s never too early to gain valuable experience! For more information, contact Student Affairs

TIME MANAGEMENT AND STUDY SKILLS

Every university student has the same amount of time. How you use it is the difference between being academically success or not. If you feel that you do not have enough time or that you aren't able to get everything done, you are probably either a) over-extended or b) unorganized. In this session you will learn a number of tips and strategies on how to manage your time efficiently and, thus, more effectively -- and further how to study smart instead of just harder.

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY

How are your finances doing? Always low on cash? Worried about spending too much on Spring Break? Don’t know how you’re going to make it through the rest of the term? Then you need help in learning how to manage your money! Join this highly practical workshop that will look at how much you spend, on what, and how to organize your finances so you can have money for the things you really need.

GAINING SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU STUDY

What sorts of skills can you learn while you are already so busy studying at university? More than you would think! The best time to work on your PDP (personal development plan) is now! This presentation will discuss ways of getting involve--whether this is in student activities and events on campus, volunteering in the local community or gaining experience at a part time job, we'll show you ways to build skills and experience NOW!

NETWORKING

Networking is a key part of a successful job search.
It's also a hard skill to master.
Mark Kopenski, Dean of Enrollment and University VP
will give you practical advice on how to make the
most of networking:
- Aims of networking
- Networking strategy
- What are your objectives?
- What do you need to do next?
- Generating contacts
- Getting you foot in the door!
- Networking activities
- Networking approaches
- do's and don'ts
- Useful questions to ask when networking
After the session you will have the opportunity to practice your networking skills at a wine and cheese reception.

PRESENTING YOURSELF ON PAPER AND IN PERSON

You never get a second chance to make a first impression--whether it is on paper or in person. This highly practical seminar - with non-stop practice and feedback – will teach you techniques for presenting you well on paper (in a CV) and in a video CV while speaking effectively to an audience. You will also learn how to prepare your presentation, develop your style, build your confidence as well as address issues such as cultural considerations, body language, and visual aids. This workshop is a must for anyone looking to enter the job market.