University of Missouri Extension has developed an innovative online program with the focus on building better leaders that runs Jan. 21-April 8. Registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 7.
“Leadership Online For Today” is an interactive program that allows participants to improve communication skills, build relationships and networks, and develop a collaborative project to benefit a community or organization.
The program includes 11 sessions that will have a specific focus. All will be accessed online.
“Participants have the ability to work at their convenience within the week’s timeframe,” Johanna Reed Adams, Ph.D., MU Extension state community development apecialist, said. “Leadership coaches and members of the program will use VoiceThread or VoiceThread-Mobile. VoiceThread is a cloud-based, asynchronous media platform that allows for sharing videos, audio recordings, text, photographs or images. Electronic communications will complement the curriculum.”
Strengths of the curriculum include convenience and flexibility to help meet the scheduling and learning needs of millennials. Although this class is online, participants will build trust and develop a sense of community with other participants as well as their leadership coach as they interact online.
Experienced leadership coaches guide the learning process by posing questions and helping members make progress toward their goals.
While the program is targeted at the millennial generation, anyone is able to apply. There is a $225 registration fee and, once the program is completed, participants will receive a certificate of completion and 1.1 continuing education units. There is a fee reduction for three or more participants from the same organization.
The program was developed with the intent to prepare emerging leaders to affect positive community change. This innovative online program allows participants to develop leadership skills at their own convenience. The program provides a unique experience for participants that will help prepare them for other leadership opportunities within the community.
For more information about the program, contact Adams at LO@missouri.edu. Follow it on Facebook at Leadership Online For Today.”