The Student Experience Office’s Leadership Workshop Series is a set of workshops designed to broader participant’s perspectives on leadership, have them develop and practice key leadership skills, and provide opportunities for students to connect with like-minded peers in the Queen’s community. Student who attend four workshops will receive a certificate of completion.
We offer open workshops throughout the year as well as the Student Leadership Summit twice a year, which provides students with a chance to learn how to market their leadership skills, connect with peers, and develop their skill sets in equitable leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork, and more. Students who attend the summit will receive a certificate of completion as well as information on how to get involved in leadership roles on campus.
Next Leadership Summit: September 2024
Wanting to request a workshop for your campus group or club? Contact seoleadership@queensu.ca
Are you a club leader looking for resources? Contact the AMS Commissioner of Clubs clubs.manager@ams.queensu.ca
Workshops We Offer:
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Exploring Leadership What does leadership mean to you? How can individuals with different leadership styles work together to succeed? In this session, explore leadership as a practice, find out what type of leader you are, and hear what it takes to be a good leader. |
Conflict Resolution Learning to deal with conflict in a positive and constructive way is an important way to improve your well-being and relationships with your team. This workshop teaches you about conflict resolution and its usefulness in team settings. You will also participate in interactive scenarios to learn how to resolve conflicts effectively. |
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Giving & Receiving Feedback Giving and receiving feedback means we can thoughtfully reflect on previous tasks and ways we can continue to improve. Although extremely important, there tends to be hesitation when it comes to feedback! This workshop will provide you with the skills needed to navigate giving feedback and how you can receive feedback in productive ways. |
Facilitation Skills Join our interactive workshop on facilitation skills and discover how to lead effective group discussions, foster collaboration, and navigate challenging conversations with confidence. Gain practical tools and insights to become a skilled facilitator capable of guiding teams towards successful outcomes. |
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Events & Project Planning Improve your event and project planning skills with our events and project planning workshop. Gain pivotal experience in designing and executing exceptional events and projects while mastering the art of timeline management, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination. |
Resources & Referrals Being aware of resources at Queen’s and knowing how to make an effective referral is an important part of supporting your teammates and friends. This session cover how to identify when a referral is appropriate or necessary, and ways to connect others with the support they may need. |
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A Guide to Debriefing After completing a project or event, it’s always helpful to reflect and learn from your experience. What is debriefing, though? How is it beneficial? Why does it matter? Attend this session to learn how to lead effective debriefs with your team. |
Effective Teamwork Fostering a healthy and collaborative team dynamic can be challenging. Attend this session to learn about the fundamentals of teamwork, ways to lead your peers, and what effective teamwork looks like using references from your favourite movies and TV shows. |