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Building Leadership Through Communication
Frequently Asked Questions

- Who should take this workshop?

Anyone wanting to make friends in other countries overseas and anyone wanting to develop leadership skills may want to take the workshop. Also, it’s good to add to a resume, job or university application!

- How old do I have to be to take the workshop?

You should be between the ages of 12 and 20 to take the workshop.

- What if I don’t speak English so well?

You need at least a basic reading and writing knowledge of English to be successful with the workshops. If your English isn’t perfect, that’s not a problem.

- Do I need a computer to take the workshop?

Yes, you need a computer with Internet access, and you need to use an email program.

- What if I get behind? Can I email the activities late?

If you get behind, you can email the workshop activities up to one week late. After that you’ll be dropped from the workshop.

- Do I get a grade?

You get a “complete” or “incomplete” grade. You will “pass” the workshop as long as you email the completed activities within the time allowed.

- Do I get a certificate of completion?

When you finish you get a certificate emailed to you with your name, the name of the workshop, and the date you finished. If you print it out in color you can frame it or add it to your academic portfolio!

- Can I still email my mentor once the workshop is over?

You can email your mentor at any time with questions or for advice.

- What do I say on my resume or job/university application about the workshop?

Here’s a sample of what you can put on a resume or application:

Education: June 2005 Future Leaders Certificate
Leadership Development Workshop – Executive Development Seminars Online. Skills include problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and team building.

(You may ask your mentor or your coordinator for a recommendation!)

- How much does it cost?

The workshop is free of charge.

Future Leaders

Through the Future Leaders program available through Executive Development Seminars Online, middle and high school students gain leadership experience by working through self-paced, self-study activities in email-workbook format with the help of a friendly English-speaking mentor between the ages of 15 and 25.

Heres how it works!

  • You have 4 workshops lasting a total of 4 weeks (workshops start on the first Wednesday of each month)
  • You check your email on Wednesdays for weekly activities and read the instructions
  • You work on your activity 1-2 hours per week, complete the activity, and email it to the mentor each week by the next Wednesday
  • You check your email again a week later on Wednesday for feedback from your mentor
  • You need just email access (for example a free hotmail or yahoo account) available at many schools, libraries, Internet cafes or Internet gaming shops

Here’s what you’ll learn in the workshop!

Week 1: Problem Solving
Learn to solve problems using Root Cause Analysis and Conflict Resolution strategies.

Week 2: Critical Thinking
Learn how to sharpen your thinking skills using logic, reason, and common sense.

Week 3: Decision-Making
Learn how to make good decisions by evaluating or thinking through your choices and understanding your own learning style.

Week 4: Team Building
Learn how to build strong teams by planning, talking, and using your strengths.

For any other questions or to get started please email:

info@executivedevelopmentseminars.com

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