Harnessing Strengths in Community Leadership

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the concept of strengths-based leadership and teamwork. Community leaders and members will explore their own natural talents, learn how to recognise and value the strengths of others, and discover how focusing on strengths can boost collaboration, resilience, and impact in their organisations.

Course Agenda

Why it Matters:
Community groups thrive when people bring their best to the table. By understanding and leveraging individual and collective strengths, groups can improve relationships, reduce conflict, and build a stronger foundation for sustainable impact.

What to Expect:

• An introduction to strengths-based thinking and why it matters in community work.
• Activities to identify and reflect on personal strengths.
• Practical exercises to explore how different strengths complement each other in teams.
• Discussion on applying strengths to leadership, governance, and everyday challenges in community organisations.

Outcomes:
Participants will leave with:

• Increased awareness of their own unique strengths.
• A greater appreciation of the diverse strengths within their community group.
• Practical ways to apply strengths to improve collaboration, communication, and effectiveness.
• Tools to embed strengths-based practices in their leadership and teamwork.