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Leadership and Civic Engagement

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QUESTIONS?

Have questions about Leadership and Civic Engagement?
The staff at your county NDSU Extension office is ready to help.
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There are so many different ways you can get involved—learn how to grow as a community member and how to grow your community's presence in North Dakota.

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FEATURED PROGRAM

Helping Build Tomorrow's Leaders: Five Year Summary

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Building Tomorrow’s Leaders was developed in partnership with North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to bring a comprehensive civic engagement program geared to high school students that is also available for grades seven and eight. The program empowers students to strengthen leadership skills, builds confidence in young adults, empowers students for involvement and creates a sense of community.
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Board Management

Where do you begin?

Change

Change can be positive or negative, exciting or demoralizing, vital or unnecessary, easy or difficult - and many times all of the above!

Communication

Effective communication is the basis of any successful team or organization.

Community Capitals

Our Community Capitals approach empowers communities to utilize and enhance their natural, cultural, human, social, political, financial, and built resources for sustainable development and resilience.

Ethical Leadership

Ethical leaders respect beliefs, values, rights and dignity of all.

Facilitation Services

Our expert facilitation services enhance collaboration and ensure productive, inclusive discussions for successful meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.

Personal Awareness

Personal awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or don't align with your internal standards.
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Strategic Planning

Strategic planning brings a sense of focus to any organization.

4-H Leadership Opportunities

Grow your leadership skills with 4-H.