LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT MODEL

FOR STUDENTSTayah Butler, MBA

OVERVIEW

Background

Prototyping an early engagement leadership model for Lundquist College of Business since 2009

Model for leadership & development connects pieces of the student experience for optimal growth in curricular and non-curricular areas.

Built a methodical process to capture value in all areas of student identity: personal, professional, academic and athletic

Goal:

Bridge high-performance culture from athletic arena into personal and pre-professional development to enhance women’s athletic experiences.

Key Indicators of Success:

Degree completion rates

Student leadership roles

Pre-professional experiences

Alumni engagement

Donor engagement

THE CHALLENGE :Packed Thanksgiving

Baskets as an “O-Hero”…

What did I learn about my character and what motivates me?

Met former Athletic Alum who has had a successful career…

What did I learn about the direction I want to go?

Participated in “The Program” with my team-mates…

What did I learn about my personal strengths and

weaknesses?

Led my athletic team as Captain…

What skills did I develop that are transferable to my

career?

HOW DO I PULL THESE PIECES TOGETHER?

PROCESS FOR CONNECTION

Discover

Experience Redefine

ExploreConnect

Reflect(& Repeat)

PROCESS FOR CONNECTION

I heard there is such a thing as operations

management…

I will pursue a degree that trains me to run

operations of an organization that I am passionate about… to

do that I will…

Class?Informational

Interview?

Project? Event?

Reflect on what learned

Networking Event +

Informational Interview

Connect options

SOLUTION Customize a deliverable end-product

Customize workbook for student use

Showcase for networking and launching students for post collegiate

futures

Method deliverable in multiple ways-one to one coaching

-workshops for teams-seminars

Measurable enhanced value

TESTIMONIAL

“Tayah’s process was more valuable than any one individual piece of my collegiate experience. Her steps helped me bridge my college years to being a professional.”

Nick Fearn, Class of 2012

UOregon Basketball

“Tayah is doing something no one else has tried; to pull the pieces of “our story” into one place that I can feel proud of.”

Mayan Schexnayder, 2012

Uoregon Track & Field