Leadership Inspirations

Website: https://leadershipinspirations.com/

My second item of interest that I would like to share is a website called Leadership Inspirations. The website includes a section titled “Activities.” This is a great place to look for activities/ideas to do with a small group. You can customize your search by choosing from statements that best describe your group and their needs. For example, you can select that “My group is new or going through a personnel change; My group is focused on individual needs rather than on group cohesion...” Then from the second list, you can select options that include, “Icebreakers, energizers, mixers; activities that improve communication between members to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.” Therefore, these different options allow you to really choose activities that are unique to your group. Once your list of activities is generated and you find an activity that interests you, you can click on it to find more details on how to conduct the activity. It tells you the duration, the team stage it can be used for, the type of activity, and the materials needed. It then explains the set-up of the activity and then provides detailed instructions. It even includes a section that provides different variations to the activity if needed. The best part of this resource is that it includes Sample Debriefing Questions to pose for your group after the activity. Broken into three sets of questions- What, So What and Now What?- it allows for members of the activity to reflect on the purpose of the activity and connect it to the broader group.

            This resource is great since many school social workers run groups. Whether you are looking to get the group comfortable with one another, or your group needs to come together and build community, build trust, resolve any conflicts etc. this is a great place to get ideas. The lessons are very easy to adapt to whatever age group you are working with, as well as the size of your group. This activities can be very impactful and meaningful if you want them to, or they can be fun and silly. They can open discussions amongst the group, as well as provide insight for the social worker.