GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR TEENS - 2 Reinforcement Phases

The Great Expectations core program provides the essential elements of the 10 focus areas of the process, each of which is then fortified and built-upon during the two optional but highly recommended reinforcement phases, Encore and Embed.

LCG believes that the combining of these three component pieces into one seamless training process results in the single most comprehensive and results-producing leadership training program for teenagers in the marketplace today.

THE EMBED REINFORCEMENT PHASE

To embed something means to fix it in place in some lasting way, much like a steel beam is embedded in a cement foundation or a diamond is embedded in a piece of fine jewelry. We use the word embed to describe the series of optional, but highly recommended (post-graduate) training modules used to reinforce the skills developed by students during the "core" portion of the Great Expectations process. Embed training modules are typically two-hours in length and can involve 100-200, or more, core program graduates from any number of core program classes. Most modules are scheduled in advance on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the school year and cover a variety of topics related to the 10 focus areas of the core program.

There is no limit to the number of Embed reinforcement meetings that may be offered each year by participating schools and youth organizations, and no additional charges of any kind. Only one faculty member per meeting is needed, regardless of the number of participants. Great Expectations graduates are encouraged to attend Embed reinforcement modules for as long as they are registered in their school or school district.

THE ENCORE REINFORCEMENT PHASE

The word encore' has French origins and means to repeat something or to do something again. And that's exactly what we mean when we use it to describe the second part of the Great Expectations reinforcement process.

There are very few (if any) top-quality leadership training providers today that allow graduates to take their comprehensive training programs a second time without charge. It's just too expensive an offer. But that's not the case here. In fact, once teenagers graduate from the Great Expectations core program they're not only allowed to take the 24-session program again at any time while enrolled in their school or school district, but actually encouraged to do so. Why? Because we know that the more practice and exposure teenagers get to the principles and other lessons a part of the core program the better they get at using them.

And the better they get at using them, the more they keep developing as truly first-class people and leaders.

The Leadership Capital Group LLC places no restrictions on the re-taking of the Great Expectations core program by qualified graduates, but some schools and youth organizations may find it necessary to establish local policies. Those interested in more details are asked to contact their local school or youth organization representative(s).

THE 10 ESSENTIAL BENEFITS
OF THE EMBED REINFORCEMENT PHASE

ONE
It REINFORCES and Cements the Key Messages, Skills & Attitudes Built by the Core Program.

TWO
It RAISES the Bar To The Next Level, Providing Students with a Kind of "Graduate" Experience Where Even Higher Standards and Expectations Are Applied.

THREE
It RESISTS & REVERSES any Withering Effect, by Building-Upon & Making Even Stronger Critical Skills & Attitudes.

FOUR
It REMINDS Students of Essential Information They Either Failed to Fully Appreciate the First Time, or Inadvertently Forgot.

FIVE
It REWARDS Outstanding Graduates with a Chance to Co-Lead Sessions Involving up to 200 People.

SIX
It RALLIES Excitement within the School via the Sheer Size of the Meetings and the Spirited, Enthusiastic Nature of What Goes On.

SEVEN
It RE-EMPHASIZES that Great Expectations is NOT just a leadership course, but rather a multi-year leadership process with a unique Post-Graduate Reinforcement Phase.

EIGHT
It REDOUBLES the Positive Impact on the School Culture by Providing up to 200 Graduates at a Time with an Identical Challenge & Experience.

NINE
It RESULTS in a Vast Array of Quantum Leaps via the Stimulating Nature of the Larger-Sized Group, and the Gentle, Ongoing Pressure to Convert Tendencies into Permanent Habits.

TEN
It REASSERTS the Reputation of a School and School District by Adding Distinction, Uniqueness & Prestige.