The NCC is committed to giving its crew members, crew leaders and crew supervisors the training and opportunities to become effective leaders. The Leadership Institute teaches conflict resolution, prioritization, performance management, accountability, execution, collaboration, team development, decision-making, and goal-setting through training, mentorship, and field experience. We believe that leadership skills are best learned within the context of daily work challenges.

Leadership Program

Starting in the fall of 2007, corps members will have the option of participating in additional training that will enable them to gain the crew leadership skills that the NCC and its agency partners seek. All members will participate in regular service activities to gain hard skills in chainsaw use, trail building, and restoration technique. In addition they will assist with crew responsibilities that include vehicle and tool maintenance, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. The leadership training will be offered in addition to these regular service activities and will be open to all corps members. To complete the instutute and be considered for a leadership position members must complete at least 5 training sessions. After successful completion of the institute Corps members leadership ability will be assessed and may be assigned to leadership positions on restoration crews. Thier duties may include directing safety meetings, completing paperwork, delegating tasks, and completing quality control on projects. Upon successful completion of a crew leadership role members may have the opportunity to move into staff Crew Supervisor positions and other positions availabe at the Great Basin Institute.