Subject: MIT LEAD: training for student organizations and leaders

From: Alana Hamlett <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:36:15 -0400

Announcing .... MIT L.E.A.D - Lead. Engage. Act. Develop.

MIT is thrilled to unveil a new leadership development opportunity for students and groups. What is MIT L.E.A.D.? It is an effort to provide intentional and easily accessible forms of leadership training for MIT students and student organizations.  MIT L.E.A.D. consists of three parts:

 1.  A series of workshops happening over the fall and spring semesters.
 2.  An online repository of trainings and resource documents.
 3.  An online Facilitator’s Bureau.

The Fall 2011 workshop offerings include everything from nuts and bolts of event planning to navigating complicated aspects of group dynamic and conflict resolution. For a complete list of course offerings, please visit (or see below) http://studentlife.mit.edu/sao/leadership/mitlead

Our first session, Student Organization 101, starts next week on Tuesday, September 20 at 6pm!  It is all about surviving and thriving as a student organization at MIT.  Enrollment is limited and participants are confirmed on a first come, first served basis.  Dinner is provided, and you can sign-up here: http://housing.mit.edu/mit_lead_registration_form.

Questions? Email [email-masked]

We look forward to see you there!

Best, MIT L.E.A.D. Team

Fall 2011 Workshop Offerings

Student Organization 101: Start the year off with Success <http://housing.mit.edu/mit_lead_registration_form>
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6pm - 32-124 (Stata Center)
This session is a one stop shop for student organizations basic functional needs. In this workshop we will discuss understanding and utilizing your organization’s mission and purpose, collaborating with other student organizations, and branding and promoting your organization. We hope that this session will help kick start a successful year for your student organization!

Event Planning 101
Tuesday, September 27th at 6pm - 32-124 (Stata Center)

Recruit + Retain = Results!
Wednesday, October 5th at noon - Coffeehouse Lounge (W20 3rd floor)

The Wheel was Already Created! Transitioning Effectively for Teams
Wednesday, October 12th at 6pm - TBD

Teambuilding and Planning for Community Leadership
Wednesday, October 19th at noon - Coffeehouse Lounge (W20 3rd floor)

Show me the Money: Behind the Scenes look at Student Organization Fundraising
Tuesday, October 25th at 7pm - Location TBD

Evicting the Elephant in the Room: Strategies to Prevent & Resolve Conflict within a Group Thursday, November 3rd at noon - Coffeehouse Lounge (W20 3rd floor)

Focus on Group Dynamics
Wednesday, November 16th at noon – TBD