Leader Dev Help
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Every leader needs basic skills such as healthy communication, systems thinking, spiritual grounding and an understanding of the dynamics of conflict. Effective Leadership Development teams focus on recruiting and relationship building.
Start With This Leadership Development Guide
Leadership Development Team Training
Spend your leadership development energy on relationship-building and connecting individuals to meaningful service.
Train All Leaders With the Basic Skills
Centered Leadership Part 1: Tending Beloved Community
By Renee Ruchotzke, Kathy McGowan, Jonipher Kūpono Kwong
This training is designed for people considering leadership, who are beginning to lead or who have leadership experience in contexts other than UU faith communities.
Centered Leadership Part 2: Leading in Systems
By Renee Ruchotzke, Kathy McGowan, Jonipher Kūpono Kwong
Learn healthy leadership practices, communication and conflict skills, the importance of being mission-focused and how to communicate across differences.
Choose Specialized Training Based on Role
Training by Role
A growing library of training materials for various congregational volunteer roles including board members, committee chairs, treasurers, ministry team leaders, teachers, etc.
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LeaderLab Learning Center
Resources for Lay Leaders & Religious Professionals in Congregations & Covenanted Communities
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Connect with Your UUA Regional Staff
Facing a transition, seeing a conflict, or celebrating an achievement? Your UUA primary contacts are here to companion, coach, and consult!