University of Galway students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and enhance their personal and professional development with communities of fellow students through the LIFT Leadership Programme.
Student Facilitators are trained in the LIFT programme methodology, through a 4-hour training workshop that involves hands-on engagement with facilitation skills. Facilitators then lead their own roundtable group for 8 weeks as volunteers guiding 4 fellow students through the LIFT leadership workbook. They contribute to reflection and development of leadership values and skills within their fellow student communities.
The LIFT Leadership programme is of particular significance to the University of Galway community as our values driven Strategic Plan seeks to embed the understandings and opportunities to develop respect, openness, excellence and sustainability, all of which are explored through the LIFT Leadership process of engagement.
To earn this badge the student must:
- Complete the Facilitator training and volunteer to lead a LIFT group for 8 weeks, approximately one hour a week
Adaptability|||Exercised flexibility and versatility to create a positive and successful group dynamic. Understood and adopted new approaches and actions to changing contexts.
Creative Agency|||Crafted and presented the LIFT materials to suit the target audience. Identified and implemented ways to enhance one’s own and others creativity. Solved problems that required insight and re-shaped existing approaches where appropriate.
Leadership|||Thought strategically to best utilize LIFT resources provided. Learned to solicit buy in from stakeholders. Evaluated team outcomes and adapted accordingly. Respectfully collaborated with others. Shared one's vision and inspired others.
Negotiation|||Actively listened to, acknowledged and respected others while facilitating group work. Understood the importance of trust, respect for human dignity and equality. Coped with conflicts and negotiated disagreements to build and sustain fair and respectful group relationships.
Self-Awareness|||Understood and regulated personal emotions, thoughts, and behaviour, including stress responses while facilitating group work.