Montana Leadership

PLTI is designed for parents who want to learn how to have a positive voice in the community for themselves and their children. It also appeals to those who are interested in quality education.

There are several proven, effective team development models available. A leader should pick one, learn it, and use it consistently.

“Leaders must become systems thinkers who are comfortable with ambiguity,” he said. “Success requires problem solving, and connecting the dots. This requires intellectual breadth and tactical depth. We must understand technology, globalization, politics, economics, human resources. We must understand how government, community, the environment, business, academics all connect. And we must apply this to solving problems.”

“It starts with us working with students telling us what they want.”

First of all, it’s important to define what’s meant by “consensus”.

Want to learn how to behave effectively when you are given the privilege to lead others? Learn how to behave effectively as you engage with those that you grant the privilege of leading you.

Here are some things I’ve learned over time that will lead to a great leadership development experience.

The following practices of effective leaders all take courage. They are not all instinctual, however. Many must be learned.

“It’s awesome how much responsibility the administration gives you in terms of leading and being in charge,” added Shaffer. “There’s so much opportunity to fulfill leadership roles and motivate your classmates.”

Practicing each dimension of the centered-leadership model is linked to higher levels of personal and professional satisfaction.