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# Social Change Model
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- the **social change model (scm) of leadership development** is a model originally created in 1994 by the higher education research institute (HERI).[^1] under the social change model, leadership is viewed as "a purposeful, collaborative, values-based process that results in positive social [[change]],"[^1] and assumes that:
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- leadership is concerned with effecting change on behalf of others and society,
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- leadership is collaborative,
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- leadership is a process rather than a position,
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- leadership should be value-based,
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- all students, not just those that hold formal positions, are potential leaders, and
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- service is a powerful vehicle for developing students’ leadership skills.
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- it is built on seven values, or 7 C's:
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## individual values
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the individual values are leadership capacities which are fully part of the self and enhance both the inward concept of an individual (how they feel about themselves) and their outward concept (how they perceive or are perceived by others). they include:
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- ### consciousness of self
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- consciousness of self, not to be confused with self-consciousness, is the awareness of one's own beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions. this might also include an understanding of how one's identity influences those aspects of oneself and how those aspects motivate one's actions. having consciousness of self is a cornerstone to recognizing beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions in other individuals as well as those promoted by the organization and its culture.
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- ### congruence
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- congruence refers to the ability of an individual to act in accordance with their own beliefs, ideas, and convictions and behave in a manner which is genuine, honest, and authentic. congruence and consciousness of self are interdependent.
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- ### commitment
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- commitment is an intense, deeply-felt motivation to pursue a particular end or serve a certain purpose. it requires consciousness of self, and it implies lasting personal investment in said goals. for a leader of a group, commitment also means a dedication to not only intended outcomes but also group activities.
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- ## group values
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- group values are shared among members of the group, and each value's effectiveness increases as more members of the group, ideally all, develop their capacity with it. they are:
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- ### collaboration
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- collaboration is one's competency to work jointly with others towards some result. collaboration both necessitates and builds a trust between members of the group, which also empowers each member. it collectivizes the process of leadership, and it encourages members to go beyond their own interests and behaviors and witness differences between individuals as they manifest.
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- ### common purpose
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- common purpose unites group members under a set of shared goals and values. it provides for an easier collective analysis of current situations and tasks, and it is easier to achieve when all members share in the vision and participate actively in articulating the purpose and goals of the activity.
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- ### controversy with civility
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- controversy with civility involves recognizing the natural inevitability of disagreement within groups. it calls not only for an open, honest expression of disagreement, but also a civil dialogue aimed at conflict resolution, wherein members necessarily possess a mutual respect for others, are willing to actively listen to and seriously consider others' views and ideas, and exercise restraint in criticizing others' views and actions. this demands trust between group members, and the group integrates its common purpose into its strategy for resolving conflict.
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- ## society value - citizenship
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- citizenship, the final value, describes the process whereby an individual and the group become connected to the community and society and recognize their involvement in and responsibilities towards both. this occurs in parallel and in unison with the group's leadership development activities. citizenship is expressed by working towards positive change on the behalf of and in concert with others and the community, and it is practiced at each level of the social change model.
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- ## References
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- :[^1] Sheriff, Sarah. "Social Change Model of Leadership Development." SLCE Program Mapping. Dickinson College, August 29, 2019. https://www.dickinson.edu/info/20380/student_leadership/3795/social_change_model_of_leadership_development.
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