TKU Leadership School: People Centered Practices Workshop – Central Coast

Facilitators: Noelle

Max Size: 12

Work Type: Sitting, discussion-based, interactive group activities

Event Information:

This event combines two core components of TKO’s Leadership School: a Leadership Lab (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Workshop (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM). Participants may register for one or both sessions. There will be a lunch break, and we may wrap up slightly early depending on group flow.

This workshop is designed for aspiring ACLs, CLs, and anyone looking to build strong, people-centered leadership skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What to bring:

• Snacks & lunch
• Something to take notes with (if you are a note taker)
• Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
• Anything you need to feel comfortable in a classroom setting

By the end of the day, participants can expect to:

• Build practical leadership skills for facilitating groups/crews and supporting peers
• Develop tools for conflict resolution in people-centered environments
• Strengthen communication, active listening, and decision-making skills
• Gain confidence navigating real-world leadership challenges
• Deepen understanding of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) principles and why they matter

What to Expect:

This is a highly interactive, discussion-driven experience. You’ll engage in:

• Small and large group discussions
• Reflection exercises
• Collaborative problem-solving

The environment is supportive, participatory, and centered on learning by doing. Expect to both share your perspectives and learn from others.

Event details:

Detailed instructions, including directions to the work location, will be provided in pre-event emails sent 48 hours prior to the event.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land ackowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, please contact volunteers@trailkeepersoforegon.org.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.