CORE ELEMENTS FOR A LATINO LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM
Leaders are life-long learners. Growing leadership skills, therefore, is an on-going process. As leaders mature and their influence broadens, they require additional training, expanded networks and up-to-date information. Providing all the skill development leaders need would make programs too lengthy, intensive and costly. LIDERAMOS suggest a continuum of leadership development with a foundational program that covers key elements and then advanced training and/or alumnae sessions can offer additional training.
The following is our Latino Leadership Program Core Elements Train the Trainer overview. The core elements are what we recommend LLPs consider and prioritize in developing leadership curriculums and that are situated in their community context. Program content should always be adapted to the community served, participant needs and educational levels, as well as budget, resources and staffing.
A key take-away was the mportance of reclaiming spaces and creating safe and brave spaces where we can challenge traditional notions of power that have kept marginalized communities on the outside. I thought it was also important that we went over the different learning styles so that we keep this in mind as we create our own curriculum.
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Leaders everywhere have much to learn from Latino leaders who have traditionally worked in a collaborative and inclusive model. Creating a community of leaders was essential to Hispanics whose advancement depended on people power, collective resources, and a critical mass of skilled and motivated people.