The Ideal Leader
Explain that the goal is to collectively build a profile of the “ideal leader” based on participants’ perspectives and experiences.
How to run it
- Explain that the goal is to collectively build a profile of the “ideal leader” based on participants’ perspectives and experiences.
- Present the guiding questions to structure the reflection.
- Ask participants to reflect on the qualities, skills, and values they consider essential in a leader.
- Each participant writes their ideas on sticky notes or index cards.
- Gather all ideas in a shared space (e.g., flip chart, whiteboard, digital board).
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Explain that the goal is to collectively build a profile of the “ideal leader” based on participants’ perspectives and experiences.
Present the guiding questions to structure the reflection.
Ask participants to reflect on the qualities, skills, and values they consider essential in a leader.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: The Ideal Leader. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain that the goal is to collectively build a profile of the “ideal leader” based on participants’ perspectives and experiences.; Present the guiding questions to structure the reflection.; Ask participants to reflect on the qualities, skills, and values they consider essential in a leader.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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