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Community Building Course
by FrenchToast
Last post
 November 13th
...See more Hi everyone! Welcome to the final course of the Leadership Development Program. Do note that this course also serves as an elective for other academy programs so you are in the right place even if you are not an LDP trainee. Anyone can complete this even if they are not enrolled in any academy program.  Please click on each week to get the link to the chapters and activities, as well as the chapter quizzes. Week One: Chapter 1 & 2 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/1/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Two: Chapter 3 & 4 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekTwoChapter34_222290/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Three: Chapter 5 & 6 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekThreeChapter56_222486/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Four: Chapter 7 & [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFourChapter78_222860/]8 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFourChapter78_222860/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Five: Chapter 9 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFiveChapter9andCourseEvaluationForm_223322/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Evaluation Form [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFiveChapter9andCourseEvaluationForm_223322/] What is this course? It is a learning opportunity based on the teachings of the book ‘Get Together: How to Build a Community with Your People [https://www.amazon.com/Get-Together-build-community-people/dp/1732265194].' The book is written by authors who are experts on community building. We encourage anyone who is interested in community building and management to read the book but it's optional. We have studied the book and summarized the key lessons and their 7 Cups applications. The course will go on for 4 weeks, each week we will look at the findings of two chapters and how the principle knowledge can be applied to 7 Cups. Each week's learning will be accompanied by a quiz to test the knowledge! In order to receive your certificate and the Community Builder badge, you need to complete all quizzes (80% or over-score in all + no copy/pasting for essay questions), and submit the evaluation form. Failure to submit the evaluation form will result in no certificate or badge. Note: Each quiz contains a field where we ask you to apply some of the chapter's teachings. These are essay questions so they are not auto-graded however if a user is found to be copy/pasting the answers to satisfy the word count or not putting in the effort to come up with a relevant answer then the person will not receive a certificate or a badge. This is not a mandatory course so if you choose to take part then please try to study the notes and be honest in your answers. It is the only way to learn! Note:  If you intend to use Artificial Intelligence tools to help you fulfill any of the course’s requirements, you are expected to adhere to our AI policy. You can read it here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AnnouncementsandUpdates_2197/7CupsAcademysAIPolicy_326219/] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/]. Note added on March 26, 2024
Leadership Development Program (LDP) Mentor Team Availability
by FrenchToast
Last post
 October 20th
...See more NOTE: Please don't post to this thread. Subscribe to this thread and you will get a notification when we update this thread. Hey there! Here is a list of all the Leadership Development Program (LDP) mentors that we will regularly update. You can check here to see who is available for what leadership role and what coursework role. You can reach out to them during your LDP journey for any questions accordingly. At 7cups we encourage breaks, as self-care is a priority, therefore from time to time our LDP Mentors go on breaks, so this post will keep you up to date with these changes. If you don't see a name in the list, that means they are no longer LDP mentor. LDP Mentors who are ACTIVE are colored green, while those who are ON-BREAK are colored red. If a mentor is marked green and they do not respond to you within 3 days, please let me [http://www.7cups.com/@FrenchToastClub] know. All of our active LDP mentors are expected to keep up a 3 day response time. ---> Provide positive or constructive feedback about any academy mentor you have interacted with through the 7 Cups Academy Mentor Review form. 📞Open the mentor review form here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2XnrHWY9kCWIuRyfrEyODlTnHTJOnk0HQ22orLGRneCorVg/viewform] ---> Acknowledge/appreciate a mentor's work by nominating them for an Academy Award.  🏆Open Academy Awards nomination form here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEZIVi3mnziP54xaUoWYZVzI5Xmzg_BcNpKwdE_ac-Hr7BSA/viewform] ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What can an LDP mentor help you with? Any LDP mentor is available to help you with coursework or a leadership role that they specialize in. They can also answer any general LDP guidance, questions, or concerns. They can provide you with resources. That being said, you will still be responsible to submit everything in time according to the deadlines that are set. What can an LDP mentor leader help you with? They have specific responsibilities and are only available in regard to their own tasks like leadership role update or answering questions about any mentor roles that qualify for passing with honors in the LDP. What can an LDP Ambassador help you with? They are available to help you with any graduation-related queries or any certification-related questions. You can also contact them regarding mentor feedback [https://forms.gle/M3DWVWUEbrc52Nir8], badges, extension/contraction of LDP requirements, and overall general guidance. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Mentor List: ➡ yourbuddy30 [http://7cups.com/@yourbuddy30] (Adults and Teens) ➡ Skansly [http://7cups.com/@Skansly] (Adults) ➡ SleepySaleem [http://7cups.com/@Sleepysaleem] (Adults) ➡ DanCat1128 [http://7cups.com/@DanCat1128] (Adults) ➡ Arie3 [http://7cups.com/@Arie3] [http://www.7cups.com/@Arie3] (Teens) ➡ KindleMissie [http://7cups.com/@kindlemissie] (Adults) ➡ hopefulBlossom12 [http://7cups.com/@hopefulblossom12] (Adults) ______________________________________________________________________________________ LDP Ambassador(s): ➡ DreamTouch [http://www.7cups.com/@DreamTouch] (Adults and Teens) ➡ positivePumpkin22 [http://www.7cups.com/@positivePumpkin22] (Adults and Teens) ------------------------- Join the 7 Cups Academy Mentor Team Here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyTeam_2313/Applytobecomeamentorwith7CupsAcademy_303162/]
Graduate with Honors!
by DreamTouch
Last post
 September 19th
...See more Hello LDP trainees 💜 Exciting news! We now have two options available for you to graduate with honors. Here are the updated options: Option 1:  Getting an honor role  So what tracks comes under honor roles? - Chatroom Mentor - Quality Mentor - Teen Chatroom Mentor - Teen Quality Mentor - Community/Forum Mentor - Support Team Leader - Academy Mentor - SPOT Team Member If you already have these roles, no need to do anything! You will automatically be considered for honors and your certificate will reflect the same. Anyone who comes into the LDP with a leadership role is strongly recommended to look through and apply to become a mentor! Like we know, with great power comes great responsibility. So please only carefully apply for these roles as they do involve serious commitment to the community and the wellbeing of it.  Option 2 - Sharing your testimonial Write a testimonial post/article on Linkedin or Medium about your experience in Leadership Development Program, following the instructions detailed here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgWX4hDVfYdadEt2npDCm6dhaebTfbyFCJLjtgw4WTM/edit?usp=sharing]. Reflect on your journey, articulate your growth, and share insights that can inspire others! If you've chosen this option as an elective, you can complete your testimonial on a different platform than your elective. Please note that you cannot use the same post or platform for both your Honors and elective submissions. If you have any questions regarding the elective, please feel free to PM a LDP mentor [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPMentorsTeam_240813/]! ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].
Leadership Development Program! Become a leader
by Hope
Last post
 October 10th
...See more The 7 Cups Academy is a tuition-free institution that trains members, listeners, and researchers to develop skills and better care for our community. These are professional skills that are of great use even outside 7 Cups. We believe in practice-driven learning and all of our courses have in-field experience at the core. This program is part of our academy! The 7 Cups Academy has had 1308 graduates and currently has 404 enrolled trainees Why choose 7 Cups Academy? * All of our programs are completely free * 1-1 mentor support to help you graduate * You choose your program duration and can seek extensions * Our programs focus on hands-on practical training * The programs offer training in sought-after professional skills * You will be provided with a certificate and a badge upon successful completion * You will train among a group of like-minded individuals who you can learn from * It is a great way to work towards a 7 Cups role. Academy graduates gain relevant experience that makes them good candidates for 7 Cups roles within that focus. * All graduates (from any of the academy programs) can request a letter of recommendation * We provide 7 Cups work verifications, references for school/university/work applications * Not only will we provide you with valuable training, but we can also verify your work experience if needed. Now let's talk about the Leadership Development Program! The program is designed to help you become a strong leader. It includes both theoretical and practical components and is spread over 6-8 weeks. It takes a personal approach and starts with helping you identify and build upon your natural gifts and strengths. There is a learning-by-doing practical component where you practice what you learn by serving in a community domain alongside other leaders in either the engagement or quality programs. What does the LDP offer? * In-depth learning of personal strengths and weaknesses and how they impact your leadership skill * Focused content on cultural diversity * In-depth study of building and maintaining thriving communities as a leader * An in-depth look into foundational leadership principles * Introduction to leadership on 7 Cups and the opportunity to acquire a leadership role before graduation from the program. Key content learned in the program * Gaining self-awareness through personality tests (Myers & Briggs, The Big 5 and the Enneagram) * In-depth knowledge of building and maintaining communities * Supporting fellow trainees * Components of personal leadership * Study of foundational leadership principles * Lessons on cultural diversity * Obtaining a leadership role The program is best suited for * Users interested in improving their self-awareness * Users interested in understanding the dynamics of thriving communities * Users interested in learning how to become great leaders * Users interested in service leadership * Users interested in joining leadership roles at 7 Cups * Users looking to expand their knowledge of diversity and cultural acceptance * Users who are already active in the community but wish to contribute more in a leadership role * Users looking to advance in their leadership roles on or outside 7 Cups Requirements to join for LISTENERS * Verified Listener [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/NewAdditionalCriteriaToBecomeVerifiedListenerGoingLive_230276/] * If you are not a verified listener yet, you can still enroll in LDP as long as you have submitted the application form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVaWZvVn6STVFe26f3mThFX-9RwDoij4vSAE67TirQr4-l2w/viewform] AND you meet the requirements to become a verified listener. * No behavior reports in the past 8 weeks Requirements to join for MEMBERS * Member account that is older than 2 weeks. (You can apply even before as long as your account will be two weeks old before the desired start date) * Have made 20 forum posts (this can be a post itself or responding to someone else’s post) * No behavior reports in the past 8 weeks 📢Please apply here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeU5WrT04UvHHn3FDi_0g-XL2ja3Dzh694i9EEUzSM8z3SQ/viewform] Wondering much time it takes? 3 hours per week on average for a minimum of 6 weeks (more if you choose more). It is self-paced!
Leadership Development Program - FAQ
by FrenchToast
Last post
 December 13th, 2023
...See more What is the Leadership Development Program? The 7 Cups Leadership Development Program is designed to help you become a strong leader. The program includes content components (reading, watching videos, and passing quizzes to show mastery of knowledge) and practice components. There is a learning by doing practical component where you practice what you learn by serving in a community domain alongside other leaders in either the engagement or quality programs. You will receive a badge for the completion of each course and Leadership Studies Certificate upon completion of the entire program. What can I expect to learn? The program takes a personal approach and starts with helping you identify and build upon your natural gifts and strengths. It then transitions to focusing on the core discipline of problem-solving. The next course focuses on specific interpersonal skills needed to be a strong leader on 7 Cups, including mastery of communication skills, time management, conflict resolution, and stress management. The fourth course helps you learn how to build community through group support and sub-community work on 7 Cups. The last course provides an overview of servant leadership and other foundational leadership principles. What is the goal of the program? Our goals: 1. recruit more leaders 2. provide more leadership training for current leaders to help us better scale-up care for our community. Who can apply? The program is open to listeners AND members! If you're interested in becoming a 7 Cups leader, we want to empower you! How does it work? This program doubles as an introduction to leadership and your road to leadership experience. There are two components: >The Courses There are 4 different courses in this program and an elective you can choose. They are hosted in the LDP forum [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course1PersonalLeadership101_2125/Understanding7CupsCultureLDPDiscussion5_226478/1/] as discussions, and assignments to complete in each one. There is usually reading or a video, followed by questions and activities to demonstrate your understanding of the material. We ask you to do your best here and please be as descriptive and thoughtful as you can with your response. A badge is awarded for passing each course after you fill out a Course Evaluation. >Leadership Roles The other goal of this program is to introduce you to 7 Cups leadership and help you find the right role (or roles) for you! We offer mentoring to those of you who would like guidance from an experienced leader. If you are an established leader here entering this program, this component is not required. This is mandatory for newbies. What do I need to do to graduate? In order to complete the Leadership Development Program, you must have 1. finished the coursework AND 2. moved into at least one leadership role, if you don't already hold one. This means you must be in at least an entry-level role, examples being Peer Supporter, Forum Supporter, Room Supporter, Sharing Circle Host, or Discussion Leader. (Note: ATL does not count as a leadership role.) This is to ensure that you come out of the program a strong and well-prepared leader! 7 Cups roles? Where can I read about them? Please see this masterpost [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipPositionsResourceCenter_2141/LeadershipRolesMasterpost_245854/] that breaks down the domains (Engagement, Quality, Safety etc). Why is there a 2-week trial before I get my badge? This program is comprehensive, and we want you to be sure you are able to put in the time and effort to go through it so you can get the most out of it. To complete the trial, you must pass the first course a if you're a listener, you will also need to be verified! For your reference, here is the LDP Trial Submission Form. [https://forms.gle/5p1Me4BXMcAWgAAC7] I need to drop out/enroll at another time: If you need to drop out for any reason, that's okay! Please use this form: LDP Drop form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P9HCk5jgpF3u0im1o-nvl3ng3TffOMD_GTGF2cEGtYw/edit] I am having trouble meeting my deadline. Can I request an extension? Yes, we give extensions! Please contact @DreamTouch to discuss. The courses: how does it work? In each course, there are discussions that you will read through, and assignments in each one. You must complete everything asked within each assignment for it to count. Failure to do so will result in delays. Please read through all of the content in the discussion to know what you need to do. Where do I find the actual courses? In order: Course 1. Personal Leadership 101: MBTI Personality Types [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/General_2457/Course1PersonalLeadership101_292657/] Course 2. Foundational Leadership Principles: Understanding your Leadership Style [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course2FoundationalLeadershipPrinciples_2490/Course2Discussion1UnderstandingyourLeadershipStyle_292664/] Course 3. Becoming a 7 Cups Leader: Service Leadership at 7 Cups [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion1ServiceLeadershipat7Cups_292693/] Course 4. Community Builder Course [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/CommunityBuildingCourse_2308/Course5CommunityBuildingCourse_291468/] List of Electives offered [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPElectives_293191/] Do we complete tasks on our own schedule or are there benchmark deadlines? The exact deadline for completing all the requirements to graduate will be in your orientation email, but it is either 6 or 8 weeks, depending on what you choose. How will we receive announcements? All important announcements will be communicated via email and alerts using the Leadership Trainee and Trainee badge. If you are not receiving our emails, please check your SPAM folder, and/or contact @DreamTouch to confirm the right email is on file. Who can I contact with questions along the way? Here is the Mentor Team. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPMentorsTeam_240813/] - Ready to apply? Enroll here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeU5WrT04UvHHn3FDi_0g-XL2ja3Dzh694i9EEUzSM8z3SQ/viewform] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].
LDP Student Step-by-Step Walkthrough!
by FrenchToast
Last post
 December 10th, 2022
...See more Also available in doc form. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GMXAcIEFYvk3rhyi-JEckmx2WIO6AT8Js5h2jWMvukc/edit?usp=sharing] If you are not a verified listener, the first step would be to get verified [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVaWZvVn6STVFe26f3mThFX-9RwDoij4vSAE67TirQr4-l2w/viewform]!! Please note that you will need to be verified in order to pass the trial! Part One (The Courses): All coursework is located in the LDP forum [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/], please use the Filter Topic on the side to find coursework. Additionally, a detailed link of each course and discussion is linked below. Course 1 -> Course 2 -> Course 3 -> Course 4 >Please click here for detailed links of each course and discussion. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing]< * Participate in each course, starting with Course 1. * Each course will have discussions and a course quiz. And each discussion will ask you to do an exercise. Read through the whole discussion to know what to do for each. * Once you have gone through the whole course and taken the quiz, please fill out the Course 1 Evaluation Form [https://forms.gle/QMChDCNaqmh7eR1Z6] (you will complete one of these for 1, 2, 3, and 4). This evaluation form is the quiz and the required forum activities documentation for your badge for completing the course. * At the end of your trial, please fill out this End of Trial [https://forms.gle/GcK3FBNxXq3Y1TuE6] form to pass the 2-week trial period. * Select at least one elective in the End of Trial form, please note it down somewhere so you remember. Here’s a list of electives. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPElectives_293191/] * Continue to Course 2. (You don’t have to wait for your badges before proceeding to the next course in the program). * Repeat the above process for Course 2, and 3. * When you reach Course 4 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/CommunityBuildingCourse_2308/Course5CommunityBuildingCourse_291468/], you will fill out a Final Evaluation [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFiveChapter9andCourseEvaluationForm_223322/] form for course 4 after completing all the chapters. * To confirm completion of the entire program, submit your Last Step [https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLScm4L0KBMd8pcPaFlg4Q_ZHZiiQ6i4ohgwTmTGaYq2g9BJ6LQ/viewform?usp=send_form] form. ━━━━ ▷ To make sure you’re on the right track to make your graduation deadline, you will be asked to fill out a Midway Eval [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY6jzJoKh0X5BaS-8qfF860acR-YSYFluhucSYzC7VURd-9Q/viewform] form halfway through. ------------------------- Part Two (for newbie leaders only): If you are a student who is not yet in any 7 Cups leadership roles: It is required that you enter one leadership role to graduate the program. If you are entering this program and you are NOT a 7 Cups leader yet, you will also be working through the Leadership aspect of the LDP. Please see here for roles that qualify for LDP [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipPositionsResourceCenter_2141/LeadershipRolesMasterpost_245854/]. * With your End of Trial form, please make sure to submit your preference towards the leadership role you would like to get into. This way, an LDP mentor will reach out to you to guide you through the application process. * Now you can graduate with honors. Read more here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LDPAnnouncementsAppreciation_2121/Graduatewithhonors_245268/] to know about the roles that will count as honors. Need help? Please reach out to our list of mentors here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPMentorsTeam_240813/]. Please also check out the LDP: Leadership Resources Center [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LDPLeadershipPositionsResourceCenter_2141/] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LDPLeadershipPositionsResourceCenter_2141/].
Directory of all LDP Forms!
by Heather225
Last post
 December 4th, 2020
...See more All coursework links [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing]  LDP Trial Submission [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScobzlKVHOpNyyIcrB7BHM1BzSs8NOXktKa1YC8DHYviQ5CCA/viewform] Midway Evaluation [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY6jzJoKh0X5BaS-8qfF860acR-YSYFluhucSYzC7VURd-9Q/viewform] (filled out halfway through your enrollment) Final Evaluation [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm4L0KBMd8pcPaFlg4Q_ZHZiiQ6i4ohgwTmTGaYq2g9BJ6LQ/viewform] (to be filled out before graduation when you have finished all the requirements) LDP Drop form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk1QfS_3UkcWcgDSfQ3Wm0VA4ODa35Ca1oVxhQuJtZ-JADwQ/viewform] LDP Mentor Feedback Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2XnrHWY9kCWIuRyfrEyODlTnHTJOnk0HQ22orLGRneCorVg/viewform] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/LeadershipDevelopmentCourseStartHere_2118/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramBecomealeader_288442/].
Announcing our New Leadership Development Program!
by GlenM
Last post
 September 22nd, 2020
...See more Hi all! Hope you all are well! I'm writing today with an exciting update. As many of you know, we have long had two tracks of volunteer roles on 7 Cups: listeners and leaders. At present, we have 411,000 volunteer trained listeners and over 1,000 community leaders. We have spent years building out our listener training program. If you go to our training tab (https://www.7cups.com/listener/training.php), you'll see that we have 66 courses that you can take to strengthen core listener skills as well as learn how to better help people facing specific issues or challenges. These courses are really good too. We just had our Psychological First Aid course audited by a third party and it came off as strong and meeting their requirements. I suspect most of our courses would pass any sort of third-party auditing process. On that same page, you can click on the blue certification button at the top to look at the more in-depth Active Listening 1-10 certificate programs we provide as well. In addition to these programs, we also provide internship programs for many universities. I'm proud of our curriculum. What I love most about it is that we can provide it at no cost. It is 100% free. I think that is fantastic. We are now starting the process of building out a leadership training program. We are hoping to train 160 new leaders and many more as new opportunities emerge (check out these slides [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10oh0pBR1rt9C6tMAhRvjF1TfgAEHbyDQyimizN4hdfU/edit#slide=id.g8aabae01b3_1_101] for a list of roles and opportunities to serve). We are calling it the Leadership Development Program. If you scroll down on that same page, then you'll see a new Header and links to the overview and first few courses in this program. When we started 7 Cups (way back in 2013!) we only had the very first active listener course that you all take. Now we have 66 courses. The same will happen with the leadership domain and then eventually other domains as the needs and training opportunities arise. I've included more information on the overall program below. Our goal is to recruit more leaders, provide more leadership training for current leaders, and launch new leadership programs to help us better scale up care for our community. If you are interested in becoming a leader on 7 Cups, then please sign up [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeU5WrT04UvHHn3FDi_0g-XL2ja3Dzh694i9EEUzSM8z3SQ/viewform]here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeU5WrT04UvHHn3FDi_0g-XL2ja3Dzh694i9EEUzSM8z3SQ/viewform]. [http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeU5WrT04UvHHn3FDi_0g-XL2ja3Dzh694i9EEUzSM8z3SQ/viewform] We will start the first cohort in July (the 7/10 Cohort) and will notify you when we are ready to go. Our goal is to complete one course per month. We encourage everyone interested to apply asap, the deadline for the course is 7/10. The application process will remain open even after however you will join the next cohort (8/1/2020) if you miss the deadline. Thoughts and feedback welcome! Glen Leadership Development Program The 7 Cups Leadership Development Program is designed to help you become a strong leader. The program takes a personal approach and starts with helping you identify and build upon your natural gifts and strengths. It then transitions to focusing on the core discipline of problem-solving. The next course focuses on specific interpersonal skills needed to be a strong leader on 7 Cups, including mastery of communication skills, time management, conflict resolution, and stress management. The fourth course helps you learn how to build community through group support and sub-community work on 7 Cups. The last course provides an overview of servant leadership and other foundational leadership principles. The program includes content components (reading, watching videos, and passing quizzes to show mastery of knowledge) and practice components. There is a learning by doing practical component where you practice what you learn by serving in a community domain alongside other leaders in either the engagement or quality programs. The program utilizes a cohort model of learning. You will start the program with a group of leaders and work through the curriculum of 5 courses as a cohort. You will receive a badge for the completion of each course and Leadership Studies Certificate upon completion of the entire program. Here's where you can read about the courses: Course 1. Personal Leadership 101: Identify and Build Your Strengths [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course1PersonalLeadership101_2125/PL101IntroduceYourselfDiscussion1_225026/] Course 2. Becoming a 7 Cups Leader: Best Practices [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course2Becominga7CupsLeader_2126/Course2Becominga7CupsLeaderDiscussion1WelcometoCourse2_226948/] Course 3. Personal Leadership 102: The Problem is the Path [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/CommunityBuildingCourse_2308/Course5CommunityBuildingCourse_291468/] Course 4. Foundational Leadership Principles [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course4FoundationalLeadershipPrinciples_2135/] Course 5. Community Building Course: Challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/CommunityBuildingCourse_2308/] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].

This is a sub-community for the Leadership Development Program. The program is designed to help you become a strong leader. Each course is created to get you to focus on the leader in you and to give you theoretical and practical knowledge of becoming a leader. It also teaches you interpersonal skills, problem-solving, building a community, and even basic leadership principles.

What is required to join?
- For listeners: Verified Listener badge or at least have applied to become a VL (in progress)
- For members: No newbie badge, Appreciated Voice badge

The program’s duration can be either 6 weeks or 8 weeks and we onboard new trainees every Monday. So please apply 5 days before the Monday you wish to join. You can apply here!

Resources for our trainees:

LDP Forms Directory

LDP FAQs

A Guide to 7 Cups Leadership Roles

Introduction thread

Step by step instructions

 

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LDP where to start? -> click HERE