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The Servant Leadership Training Program

The Servant Leadership Training Program offered at the Center for Leadership Development in Yerevan consists of a series of classes, seminars, workshops and projects that focus on providing leadership through the development of life goals, character, competence, and involvement in society.  Many of the Center's seminars are given by top international lecturers.

The Center has two semesters a year, each consisting of 9-12 weeks of study. A typical week consists of 8-12 hours in class lectures, discussions, or workshops. Many of the students are employed during weekdays, so classes at the Center are offered in the evening and sometimes on Saturdays. Most of the lectures are given in English, however, Armenian translation is provided.

Course work is based on the "four C's" of calling, character, competence, and community.  A typical semester may include the following topics:

Calling

bulletSelf awareness and personal assessment
bulletCalling in the context of civic responsibility
bulletGoal setting and strategic planning

Character

bulletThe crafting of a personal value system
bulletReconciliation and bridge building
bulletServant leadership
bulletThe importance of role models in character development
bulletVision, attitude and perseverance
bulletIntegrity in public life

Competence

bulletCommunication: public speaking, debate, negotiation, conflict resolution
bulletProject management
bulletEntrepreneurship

Community

bulletTeamwork and group dynamics
bulletSocial responsibility and social change
bulletCommunity development (building trust)

 

Practical Opportunities

After students have completed their two semesters of study, they may elect to lead a professional or community improvement project, putting their training into action.   The topics of previous projects include: ethics training for doctors, a research project on historical Armenian leaders of repute, and career counseling for school children.  These projects typically last for one semester but may also lead to follow up work or new projects.   

Additionally, students have opportunities to lead and become active members in a variety of informal "clubs". These currently include English language club, culture club, business development club,  and First Aid training. These provide unique opportunities for students to grow in community together and find practical outlets for the interests they pursue.

 

Additional mentor, work and study opportunities

Additional opportunities for the development of mentoring relationships with senior leaders and work and study opportunities in Armenia and abroad are offered to a limited number of students who exemplify the highest standards of the Center.

Select students attend international conferences in order to exchange ideas and build networks of likeminded reformers who want to promote positive change based on ethical principles in their professional area of interest.

 

Gyumri Leadership Pilot Project

A pilot leadership program was started in the summer of 2002 in the earthquake torn city of Gyumri.  This project was initiated by CLD students from the Yerevan Center who were inspired to share what they had learned with students from a less developed part of Armenia. Twenty bright university graduates from Gyumri participated in a 3 month leadership training class, including joint sessions with the Yerevan Center students and a retreat in Tsaghkadzor.  Due to the high level of interest and participation in the leadership pilot project, the CLD plans to develop a full leadership program in Gyumri.

 
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