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Leadership Library

Much of the content of the following pages is based on the University of Michigan Student Organizational Development Center's "Resources for Leadership and Organizational Development", copyright 1988. Many thanks to our colleagues for sharing their publication materials.

General Leadership Skills

• The Value of Involvement
• Getting Started as a Leader
• How to Find the Right Group for You
• Time Management for Leaders
• Motivating Your Members
• Delegating Responsibility
• Leadership Transition

Organizational Development

• Stages of Group Development
• Recruiting New Members
• Orientation for New Members
• Break the Ice!
• Team Building
• Brainstorming
• Organizational Goal Setting
• Group Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Planning a Group Retreat
• Retreat and Conference Sites

Organizational Structure & Procedures

• Starting a New Organization
• Constitution and By-Laws
• Minutes and Record Keeping
• Running Effective Meetings
• Parlimentary Procedures
• An Organization and Its Advisor

Program Development

• Program Planning
• Program and Activity Resources
• Service Projects
• Facility Scheduling
• Conference Planning

Publicity

• Publicity Tips
• Graphically Speaking
• University Posting Policy
• Publicity: The Planning Process

Finances, Budgets & Accounting

• Basic Organizational Budgeting
• Financial Reporting to Your Group
• Fundraising Ideas & Tips
• Student Government Budget Requirements