Dynamic Leadership Institute...its more than just a phase!

The Dynamic Leadership Institute, known to many as simply DLI, is designed to teach students the interpersonal skills and knowledge needed to engage in various leadership roles on campus, within the community, and in their futures.  Each of the four phases allows the student to view leadership from different perspectives and provides opportunities to examine and enhance their skills.

Phase I - LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
DLI Phase I is designed to enhance participants' basic leadership skills and abilities.  The participants represent diverse ages, interests, and levels of leaership abilities.  The Institute's program includes leadership seminars designed to address a wide array of topics such as problem solving, diversity, leadership styles, team-building, personality, and vision.

Phase II - LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY
DLI Phase II focuses on each individual's self-exploration as a leader.  During this phase, each participant will have the opportunity to discover their strengths and areas for improvement in regards to their personal leadership styles.  Topics for this phase include situational leadership, consensus building, global diversity, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.  Participants will begin to better understand themselves as leaders and how they work with others.

Phase III - LEADERSHIP IN ACTION 
DLI Phase III gives participants the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills learned in the first two phases and put them into action.  In a team environment, participants will be challenged to use their leadership skills and abilities to address a different case study each week.  In addition, StrengthsQuest and The Leadership Challenge assessments are used to continue the study of participant's personal leadership styles.

Phase IV - LEADERSHIP IN THE REAL WORLD
DLI Phase IV addresses leadership in the "real world".  Topics and activities will focus on professionalism, career preparation, networking, transitioning, etiquette alumni opportunities and philanthropy.  After completion of this phase students will be better prepared to make the transition from campus leader to new professional/community leader.

 

Apply to the Dynamic Leadership Institute
To apply to the Dynamic Leadership Institute, contact the office of Leadership & Volunteerism:

Mindy Johnson
Assistant Director, Student Activities
DUC 325
270-745-2060, mindy.johnson@wku.edu

Hunter Williams
Coordinator, Leadership & Volunteerism
DUC 324
270-745-2484, hunter.williams@wku.edu

Department of Student Activities
DUC 326
270-745-2459