Research-Based. Competency-Focused. Custom-Built for NWIL.
Explore a series of dynamic leadership development courses adapted from The Student Leadership Competencies Guidebook by Corey Seemiller. These courses are designed by Next Wave Innovative Leadership (NWIL) to build essential leadership skills across four core dimensions: Knowledge, Value, Ability, and Behavior.
Course Catalog: Table of Contents
- Learning and Reasoning
- Self-Awareness and Development
- Interpersonal Interaction
- Group Dynamics
- Civic Responsibility
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Personal Behavior
Each course focuses on a specific leadership competency and includes interactive learning, real-world application, and flexible delivery formats. Whether you’re developing student leaders or professional staff, this catalog provides a structured, research-backed approach to leadership growth.
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Explore the Eight Categories of Leadership Competencies
Learning and Reasoning
These courses focus on building critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Aligned with cognitive development outcomes, each session is designed to help learners approach challenges with clarity, creativity, and logic.
Self-Awareness and Development
Explore the foundations of emotional intelligence, identity development, and personal growth. These courses guide participants through reflection, goal-setting, and self-discovery to support authentic and intentional leadership.
Interpersonal Interaction
Strengthen the skills needed to build and maintain healthy, respectful relationships. Topics include empathy, collaboration, and navigating interpersonal dynamics in diverse environments.
Group Dynamics
Dive into the art and science of teamwork. These sessions explore group roles, decision-making in teams, conflict resolution, and fostering inclusive team cultures.
Civic Responsibility
Designed to foster ethical leadership and community engagement, these courses focus on social justice, advocacy, and civic action. Perfect for developing socially conscious leaders.
Communication
Enhance verbal, nonverbal, and written communication for a range of audiences and contexts. These courses cover listening, public speaking, and digital communication strategies.
Strategic Planning
These sessions support long-range thinking, goal-setting, and evaluation. Participants learn how to align vision with action and lead with clarity and purpose.
Personal Behavior
Focusing on integrity, accountability, and personal responsibility, these courses help learners build habits and behaviors aligned with strong leadership and character.