Leadership through Directing and Performance
About the Course
No materials required.
In this leadership style course, students of all abilities will gain skills through the art of directing and performing. By stepping into the roles of both director and actor, students will learn the skills of effective leadership: organization, communication, and confidence.
Students will engage in various acting and directing exercises, scene work, and writing. Learn leadership through the multitasking role of director, as well as from the viewpoint of an actor to oversee teams and projects to build morale, performance, and team collaboration.
Learning Outcomes:
- Confidence to lead groups of people with respect
- Get specific about the type of leader you’d like to be
- Holding and keeping people’s attention
- Deeper listening and empathy
- Enhanced communication (verbal and behavioral)
- Ability to give constructive feedback
- Critical thinking and problem-solving in the moment
- Delegation
- Working with individuals and groups that are different than you
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