Session 3 Schedule
Collaborative Leadership: Communication
Location: Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy (TCS)
November 13, 2025
Check-In: 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Leadership Tuscaloosa mentors “Table Talk”
Group Activity / Team Building: 8:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
01S3
Formal-Informal Communication
8:30-9:15
Understanding the difference in and importance of formal and informal communication.
Communication Activity
02S3
DISC
9:15-9:45
Review DISC assessment
DISC Activity
03S3
Conflict Resolution
9:45-10:45
Conflict resolution workshops with case studies in groups of different personality types.
Break: 10:45 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Group Activity: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
04S3
The Power of Your Digital Voice & Self-image, Branding, and Manipulation
11:00-11:15
Explore how your social media activity shapes your digital footprint and learn strategies to maintain a positive online presence that reflects well to employers, colleges, and scholarship boards.
Google Activity
05S3
Communication as a Career Asset
11:15-11:35
Learn how to strategically use platforms like LinkedIn to build a professional digital presence that supports your future goals and enhances your networking opportunities.
LinkedIn Activity
06S3
Social Media Personas: The Brand “You”
11:35-11:45 Analyze and pinpoint brand elements for public figures and influencers.
Lunch & Learn: 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Lesley Bruinton
- How do you effectively tell your story?
- What is Public Relations?
- How does telling your story help establish trust?
Afternoon Activity: 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
07S3
12:45-1:45
Communication Games
Students will be divided into groups for further work on communication skills.
Homework & Reflection: 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Reflect on how communication, positive conflict resolution techniques, and telling your story effectively is important in becoming a better leader. Core value photo upload via Post Session Evaluation.
Next Session:
Date: January 15, 2026
Venue: Tuscaloosa County Board of Education
Check-in: 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Additional information will be delivered to your school email by January 8th.