PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION*

Prepared by: Pam HowzeQuentin JohnsonJohn-Paul SmithBrian VickBrenda Williams

(*based on the experience of LNC XXI)

My goodness what a

fantastic idea I’ve just had!

Leadership starts with an individualLeadership starts with an individual and an idea

To succeed, I must be

Visionary

Honest

Determined

Creative

Humble

That individual and that idea form the foundation of success

Trustworthy

Individual

But, I can’t

do it all myself

Open to exchanging ideas

Collaboration is the key to success

Individual

Team

I must assemble the

right team who must

have:

But, having

the right people isn’t

enough

Endurance & determination

Belief in the mission

Willingness to listen and find common

ground

Commitment to open & honest communication

Willingness to work with others to achieve a common goal

Commitment to accountabilityHonesty

Success depends on effective process

Individual

Team

We must have an effective process,

which should include:

Effective and thoughtful delegation

of dutiesClearly defined expectations

Well-developed strategic plan

Accountability

Clearly defined mission & goal Transparency

Process

Success

Individual

Team

Process

Success

Based on the experience of LNC XXI, each of these elements builds on one

another to lay the groundwork for . . .

BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION

The mission of LNC is to inform, develop, and engage committed leaders by advancing their leadership qualities and broadening their understanding of and involvement in issues and opportunities facing our state.

Success at LNC involves multiple people collaborating together toward a collective goal to accomplish something that couldn’t be accomplished alone.

Thank you Together, we can make it

happen!