�Student Leadership Excellence Program

Equipping students regardless of pathway with leadership excellence skills.

Franks Research Group

Our Purposes

1) Help Ohio school districts build healthy, high performing

organizations.

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2) Equip school districts to impart these vital skills to students�

�3) Provide students with transformative leadership success

skills.

- Gain points for graduation (3 points).

- Demonstrate highly marketable skills.

- Realize potentially life-changing skills.

Origins/Drivers (Workforce Gap)

Employers are desperate for employees with skills in

• Communications – clearly set expectations, give feedback – organizational success.
• Interpersonal Skills – work well with others to get things done.
• Leadership – getting results through others.

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Best place to get these skills:

• High School (4 E’s)

Four E’s

• Enrolled in College – future skilled leaders in their specific field

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• Enlisted – immediate leadership potential – future leaders in corporations/entrepreneurs

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• Employed – game-changing level set – management potential early in career.

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• Entrepreneurship – leading teams to get results. Sharing a compelling vision.

The SLE Program

Take SLE as a student

Learn how to teach it

Deliver it

What we teach

• Personal Responsibility (Self and Team).
• Keep promises made.
• Hold others accountable for results.
• Communicate clearly (includes listening well).
• Act with integrity.
• Build strong relationships
• Inspire others.
• Foster a culture of trust.
• Lead change initiatives.
• Enable others to succeed.
• Encourage others to higher performance.

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Current status of program

• Implemented across State of Ohio (80+ school districts).
• Over 600 teachers certified (200 more scheduled next 6 mo).
• 92% student pass rate.
• Approx. 4000+ Certificates will be issued this year.
• Proven results with teachers (certification) and students.
• Improved admin staff skills and can-do, get it done approach

Our Approach: Unique Benefits

• Phase 1 (8 hrs): Attend and apply through PD: Demonstrable increases in administration performance & culture improvement.
• Phase 2 (12 hrs): Train the trainer model – efficient and cost effective.
• Phase 3: Outcome: Students better equipped for life success.
• Wide implementation across Ohio (4 yrs+)

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Low-Cost Structure

• Low overhead results in lower overall cost.
• Train the trainer model – efficient and cost effective since little ongoing cost.
• Per person or event cost – your choice.
• Virtual or in-person offerings available.

Testimonials�

“Powerful…made me reflect on myself, my team, and where I need to grow.”

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“Great training…I think it will benefit my work and personal life immediately.”

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“What outcomes did you achieve?” Responses included:

• “To foster a growth mindset.”
• “Become a learner rather than simply default to judger.”
• “More buy-in, better results.”
• “Build stronger relationships.”
• “Self-reflection – growth as a leader.”
• “Better questions/deeper conversations/improved outcomes.”
• “Become a more effective leader to support all.”

Testimonials

“…Leadership development is self development, and that truth is exemplified in this training. (From this program) we have made many changes to our organizational structure… this has all led to a major transformation within our workforce including an expansion that doubled our size. Without employee buy-in and dedication to our shared vision, we would not be where we are today in terms of our quality and customer satisfaction.”

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Suggested Next Steps

• Meet with us to discuss how to bring this innovative program to your school district.
• Contact Gary Kuhn to explore more.

Phone: 937-244-8172

Email: gary@franksresearch.com

jim@franksresearch.com

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• We look forward to working with you!

Thank you!

About us

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• Decades of work with employers
• Master teachers/communicators
• Proven curriculum – research based
• Certified in multiple leadership approaches – all integrated into SLE
• Curriculum taught by those with 30+ years of leadership experience.
• Customer focused – will work with you, your teams, and unique situation to ensure you get great student results.

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