Leadership Theory: Facilitator's Guide for Cultivating Critical Perspectives

Accidentally bought this instead of the textbook because they are nearly identical. Didn’t send it back because I’d already written notes in it but it did prove to be very helpful for two class projects anyway so I’m glad I had both books.

I use this facilitator manual in my leadership capstone course nearly every class. It pairs incredibly well with Dugan's (2017) textbook. The activities are very intentional and applicable. I appreciate the introduction to each section and the discussion questions. Many of the exercises have helped my students grasp the reconstruction and deconstruction of the theories in an experiential way - adding to the dynamic class environment.

I had the privilege of teaching from this facilitator’s guide and Leadership Theory, the text it accompanies, and can attest to the deep impact and transformational learning that it made possible for my students. The facilitator’s guide is a treasure trove of thoughtfully designed activities for classes, workshops, and retreats, whether you need a 30-minute activity or content for a multi-day workshop. The activities bring to life the critical perspectives explored in Leadership Theory, emphasizing issues of ethics, justice, social location, and identity. The activities reflect powerful counter-narratives and critical perspectives that will help participants across the spectrum of identity and experience feel included and valued. My students were extremely engaged by the activities in this guide and truly felt that they brought their readings and our classroom discussions to a new level.