Build your foundational framework of leadership practices!
The Leadership Essentials Workshop Series (LEWS) consists of topical workshops that are open to and free-of-charge for all undergraduate students; attendees are introduced to leadership skills and given opportunities to practice applying them through interactive workshop activities. Workshops are each 50 minutes long, and there are 17 topics to choose from and explore.
Why Attend
- Strengthen your leadership skills and knowledge
- Increase effectiveness within your jobs, student groups, programs, classes, and personal life
- Build peer and mentor connections
- Workshops are open and free of charge to all UC Davis undergraduate students
A variety of workshop topics are offered 5 areas:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Beyond the Visible
Embrace who you are, appreciate difference, and challenge assumptions
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3
5:10-6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2
Inclusion is Essential
Build welcoming spaces where all are valued, honored, and respected
5:10-6 p.m. Thursday, April 4
5:10-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30
Confronting Oppression
Examine the existence of power, privilege, and injustice while working toward equity
5:10-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9
5:10-6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 - Self-Awareness and Management
- The Importance of Self-Care
Recognize why self-care is important and establish self-care strategies
5:10-6 p.m. Thursday, April 18
Walk the Talk
Establish credibility by aligning your values, words, and actions
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10
5:10-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7
Balancing Your Plate
Arrange your priorities and incorporate time management tools
5:10-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2
Building Confidence and Belonging
Recognize imposter syndrome and understand belonging
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 - Group Development
- Why Group Development Matters
Understand the life cycle of a group to boost positive relationships and productivity
5:10-6 p.m. Thursday, April 11
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 - Conflict Management
- The Power of Listening
Listen and respond in a way that improves mutual understanding
5:10-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15
Navigating Conflict with Others
Utilize an assertive approach to address interpersonal conflict
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17
5:10-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14
Your Approach to Conflict
Adapt your conflict style based on contextual factors
5:10-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23
5:10-6 p.m. Thursday, May 16 - Foundations of Leadership
- Thinking Critically about Leadership
Reframe your understanding of 'leader' and 'leadership'
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24
5:10-6 p.m. Thursday, May 23
Power and Leadership
Evaluate how power and privilege affect your approach to leadership
6:10-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22
The Leader in You
Explore and affirm your identity as a leader
5:10-6 p.m. Thursday, April 25
5:10- 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21
Take just one, or as many as you would like to best address your interests and goals!
Fall 2023 Workshops
CLL workshops are in-person and held in 1310 The Grove. No advance registration or RSVP is necessary, though out of respect to fellow participants and facilitators, students must arrive on time and stay for the entire duration. See scheduled times and details to the right in the "Upcoming Workshops" section.
The following workshops will be offered Fall 2024:
- Beyond the Visible - Embrace who you are, appreciate difference, and challenge stereotypes
- Confronting Oppression - Examine the existence of power, privilege, and injustice while working toward equity
- Inclusion is Essential - Build welcoming spaces where all are valued, honored, and respected
- Navigating Conflict with Others - Utilize an assertive approach to address interpersonal conflict
- The Leader in You - Explore and affirm your leader identity
- The Power of Listening - Listen and respond in a way that improves mutual understanding
- Thinking Critically about Leadership - Reframe your understanding of ‘leader’ and ‘leadership’
- Your Approach to Conflict - Adapt your conflict style based on contextual factors
- Walk the Talk - Establish credibility by aligning your values, words, and actions
- Why Group Development Matters - Understand the life cycle of a group to boost positive relationships and productivity
LEWS Workshops as Certificate Program Prerequisites
Select LEWS Workshops also serve as prerequisites for our two certificate programs: Cultivating Leaders for Social Change (CLSC) program and the Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP). The specific workshops required for each program are listed below, and will also be indicated within each workshop's description as that information is added here.
- Prerequisite workshops required for SLDP
- Beyond the Visible
The Leader in You
The Power of Listening
Thinking Critically about Leadership
Your Approach to Conflict
Walk the Talk
Why Group Development Matters
- Prerequisite workshops required for CLSC
- Beyond the Visible
Confronting Oppression
Inclusion is Essential
Navigating Conflict with Others
The Leader in You
Thinking Critically about Leadership
Walk the Talk
Certificate program participation is definitely not a requirement for attending LEWS workshops, but we hope you will consider your future participation in one or both of these immersive leadership opportunities!
Cultivating Leaders for Social Change (CLSC)
Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP)
Throughout our programs and events, we may record sessions for later availability and take photos and video for use in future promotions, publications, on our website and in social media. Please take some time to read about your Consent to Record when attending UCD public events such as our CLL workshops.
The CLL strives to make our workshops and programs accessible to the undergraduate community. If you need accommodations, please email us.