Dfcs training for New County Directors Workshop No. 1 Leadership Trainer’s Guide

Trainer’s Guide 
Activity: I Wish I’d Said That! 
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Activity: I Wish I’d Said That!
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This is an individual activity. 
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Identify your favorite motivational quote or 
success story.
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Describe why it inspires you and why you think it 
can inspire others.
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Be prepared to share your answers with the 
large group.
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You will have 5 minutes to complete your 
responses.
Show OH 76 (Activity: I Wish I’d Said That!). 
Refer participants to the worksheet for this activity on Page 37 of the 
Participant Guide. 
Facilitate activity according to instructions on the slide. 
Debrief activity: 
¾ Ask participants to share their responses. 
Transition: Let’s put all this together in an activity. 
 
Workshop 1 for New County Directors
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Rev/Dec., 2006 

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Trainer’s Guide 
Activity: You Inspire Me 
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Activity: You Inspire Me
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This is a small group activity.
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You need to communicate some news, some of which is 
less-than-great, to your staff in a team meeting.
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Read the information on the worksheet in your Participant 
Guide, page 38.
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Develop a short presentation that will communicate all of 
the information and encourage employees to go forward 
with a positive attitude.
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Identify one person in your group to share your 
presentation with the large group.
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You will have 10 minutes to complete your work.
Show OH 77 (Activity: You Inspire Me). 
Facilitate activity according to instructions on the slide. 
Refer participants to the worksheet for this activity on Page 38 of the 
Participant Guide.