LC Graduate Advice

Advice from previous participants

How to get the most out of the Leadership Collaborative
  • Find connections within yourself.
  • Commit time and energy.
  • Meet with your supervisor in-between sessions.
  • Be open to not knowing. It’s okay.
  • Do your homework – start it in the first week, not the last week.
  • Include your boss during the breaks in the sessions.
  • Ask for clarification, examples, etc. But sometimes, just dive in and try even if you don’t understand 100%.
  • Turn to team members between classes.
  • Don’t overthink it.
  • Give your supervisor your RRD.
  • Even if it isn’t a part of your action plan, if an opportunity arises, try to apply your skills.
What to expect as a Leadership Collaborative participant
  • Fun - especially with your learning teams.
  • What you learn will quickly become usable.
  • You will be overwhelmed – embrace it!
  • Make time to do assignments – enforce it for yourselves and others.
  • Some, a lot, great confusion.
  • You WILL make it!
  • Opportunities to use the skills will arise organically.
  • Discomfort, rewards and insight.