Extension
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| 3015 - Community Leadership Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3015.1) | 52 |
Number of those reporting that their knowledge of leadership has been enhanced |
| 3015.2) | 40 |
Number of those with improved leadership skills |
| 3015.3) | 36 |
Number of those reporting more confidence in their leadership skills |
| 3015.4) | 24 |
Number of those currently serving in a leadership role |
| 3015.5) | 18 |
Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others |
| 3015.6) | 64 |
Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems |
| 3015.7) | 64 |
Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership |
| 3015.8) | 40 |
Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects |
Author: Gregory Drake
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
Community members and leaders need to be comfortable advocating for issues that are important to them. Having the confidence to interact with elected officials and decision makers is an important leadership skill that is often neglected in extension programming.Working with elected officials is a skill that can be learned just like proper gardening or food preservation techniques. The “Empower Local Leaders” program was developed by a team of extension agents in the Mammo
