Innovative Planning · Level 5 · Project 1
High Performance Leadership
How to lead a real team initiative from start to finish using advanced leadership skills
Speech Timing
Target time for this project: 18–22 minutes
18 min
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20 min
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22 min
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Step-by-Step Guide
1
Identify a meaningful project that serves your club, community, or organization
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Assemble a small team (2–4 people) and define roles
3
Create a project plan with clear milestones and completion criteria
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Execute the project over 3–6 months, managing the team throughout
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Deliver a 18–22 minute keynote speech reflecting on the entire journey
5 Tips for Success
- ✓Choose a project you are genuinely passionate about — it will require real commitment
- ✓Document your leadership decisions throughout the project
- ✓Hold brief regular check-ins with your team to address issues early
- ✓Your speech should be a compelling story of the journey, not just a report
- ✓Include what you would do differently — showing self-awareness impresses evaluators