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Leadership Training
The Shepperd Leadership Institute is building upon the vision established by John Ben Shepperd: preparing young Texans for lives of leadership, ethical decision-making, and public service.
Grounded in John Ben Shepperd’s enduring legacy, the Shepperd Leadership Institute remains committed to fostering informed, engaged, and well-rounded young leaders.
Looking ahead, the Shepperd Leadership Institute will continue to explore and develop leadership initiatives that serve the evolving needs of West Texas and beyond. Through leadership programming and customized leadership training opportunities, the Institute seeks to inspire and equip current and future leaders to make a positive impact across the state.
Customized Leadership Trainings
Let us customize a leadership training for your group. We will consult with you to understand your needs and what is most important to get out of the training. We have a variety of options to choose from including length and format of training. Cost varies based on length, format, and topics covered.
Contact us today at jbs@utpb.edu and let us create the perfect training for you.
Topics Include
Team-Building
Decision Making Models
Managing Conflict
Strategic Planning & Visioning
Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
Supervision and Management Strategies
Burnout Building Culture
Immunity to Change
Change Management
Succession Planning
Communication Strategies
Board Diversification
Credibility
Creativity and Leadership Power, Conflict and Coalition
Leadership Practices Inventory
Series on the 5 Leadership Practices (Kouzes and Posner)
Organizational Development (Systems, Structuring and Restructuring, Reframing Organizations)
Featured Past Training
The Shepperd Leadership Institute partnered with Midland ISD to provide leadership development to high schoolers. The training used the LeaderShape Catalyst Program, which focuses on: developing one’s authentic path, building relationships, and then committing to an actionable plan to be a catalyst for something extraordinary.
Two dozen students actively participated in the six-hour leadership training seminar, including about a dozen Midland High School football players who serve on the team’s leadership council. The interactive leadership development took place during MISD’s spring intersession in February on the Midland High School campus.
