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Leadership Development
Messenger, Anderson, Wilson
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Research shows that effective leadership is one factor necessary for success in today's communities and organizations. Knowing one's own leadership skills and characteristics is a critical starting point. Without intrapersonal leadership knowledge, it is difficult to understand what effective leadership looks like within a community context. There is a need to provide both resources and research-based leadership information.
Through the efforts of the ANR, 4-H and FCS agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
The base of potential community or organizational leaders will be broader and more diverse.
Cumberland county health and economy will be strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
Promote sustainable nutrition knowledge, skills and competencies.
Reduce the rate of chronic disease and obesity.
Participants will:
Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Improve skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.
Take on formal community leadership roles.
Increase the number of hours teaching and administrating nutrition knowledge, skills and competencies at the county level.
Increased knowledge and skills related to managing financials resources
Number of individuals reporting increased level of understanding in handling money issues or specific financial matters
Participants will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, organizational leadership and community leadership.
Participants will learn and increase knowledge of local businesses and economy.
Develop more adequate perceptions of leadership due to training opportunities for organizational and community leaders.
Increase awareness of nutrition, cooking and physical activity as a factor in chronic disease and obesity.
Improved workforce communication and listening skills
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in verbal and nonverbal communications, utilizing listening skills and professional networking
Initial Outcome: Participants will increase knowledge and skills related to personal, organizational and community leadership.
Indicator: Individuals will identify concepts and skills learned during leadership development programs and trainings.
Method: Cumberland County Extension Ambassadors program; Champion Food Volunteer; KEHA Leader trainings and club lessons
Timeline: Throughout the year
Intermediate Outcome: Improve skills in communication, problem solving and leadership and apply skills in club meetings and community to assess needs and implement solutions.
Indicator: Increase in number of volunteer hours and lessons presented by participants.
Method: Cumberland County Ambassadors program; KEHA Leader Trainings and club members
Timeline: Throughout the year
Long-term Outcome: Cumberland county health and economy will be strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
Indicator: Cumberland County Extension Ambassador program will highlight and promote businesses and industries throughout the county.
Method: Learning sessions, volunteering and promotion of local economy through the Ambassador program
Timeline: June through December
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Cumberland County Extension Ambassadors
Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum; UK Publications
Inputs: Extension Staff, Specialists, local businesses, community agencies
Date: July through December
Audience: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association members
Project or Activity: Leader Training's and Club Lessons
Content or Curriculum: KEHA State Lessons
Inputs: FCS Agents, KEHA leaders and club members
Date: September through June
Audience: County Extension Council
Project or Activity: Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Publications
Inputs: Agents and council members
Date: Quarterly
Audience: District Board
Project or Activity: DB Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications
Inputs: Agents and board members
Date: Quarterly
Audience: ANR Program Council
Project or Activity: Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications
Inputs: Agent and council members
Date: Quarterly
Audience: Ag Development Council
Project or Activity: Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications
Inputs: GOAP Representatives and others
Date: Monthly (as needed)
Audience: 4-H Program Council
Project or Activity: Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications
Inputs: Agent and council members
Date: Quarterly
Audience: FCS Program Council
Project or Activity: Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Various Leadership topics/UK Extension Publications
Inputs: Agent and council members
Date: Quarterly
Audience: Homemaker Program Council
Project or Activity: Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications/KEHA Resources
Inputs: Agent and council members
Date: Quarterly
Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce
Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success
Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability
Inputs: Cumberland County High School; Drug Court,; FRYSC; local employers
Date: Fall 2023
