www.sportgvp.eu Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them (Project Number: 101133538). Lesson Plan 3 - Empowering Voices and Leadership SECTION Title Empowering Voices and Leadership General information and topics This lesson is designed to cultivate leadership skills, empower individuals to express their voices, and foster inclusivity in decision-making processes within sports and community settings. It emphasises confidence-building, effective communication, and collaborative leadership. Competence, skills, ability Improved/Acquired: ● Leadership and teamwork skills. ● Confidence in public speaking and decision-making. ● Competence in creating inclusive group dynamics. ● Ability to empower others and lead by example. Goal To equip participants with the tools and confidence to become leaders who amplify diverse voices and promote equitable participation in sports and beyond. Section Plan Activity with NonFormal Education 1 Overview: Interactive session on identifying personal leadership styles and strengths. Objectives: By the end of the lesson the participants will be able to: ● Explain different leadership styles and their key characteristics. ● Compare various leadership styles to determine how individual strengths contribute to effective leadership in different contexts. Materials: Self-assessment questionnaires, ball, pen, leadership style descriptions, and flip charts. Duration: 90 minutes. Steps on implementation: ● Step 1 - Welcome and Icebreaker (10 minutes) ○ Welcome the participants and introduce yourself. ○ Start the session with an icebreaker. Game proposal: “Pass the Leadership” where participants in a circle, pass an object (e.g., a ball, pen, or any small item) while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the object must share a leadership lesson they’ve learned or describe a leader they admire and why. ● Step 2 - Introduction (10 minutes) ○ Introduce the session topic and objectives and explain the importance of diverse leadership approaches in fostering inclusivity. Provide examples of inclusive leaders in sports and other fields. (Serena Williams, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Megan Rapinoe, Tommy Smith & John Carlos) ● Step 3 - Empowering Voices and Leadership (40 minutes) ○ Distribute self-assessment questionnaires on leadership styles and give them time to fill them in. Encourage them to reflect on their results and note key insights. (Examples: Quiz: What does your leadership style say about your future career? | Macquarie Business School: Transforming leaders | The Guardian, Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) - Tests, Training - Mind Garden)
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