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82 TakingITGlobal designs and delivers community-based youth engagement programs that leverage the power of technology and creativity to enhance engagement in learning and in life. Download the full guide at: http://www.tigurl.org/g2a REFLEC T & GET INSPIRED Think about the changes you would like to see happen, whether they are in yourself, your school, your community, your country, or even the world. Who or what inspires you to take action? Seeking out sources of inspiration can give you great ideas and help you to find the strength to turn your vision into a reality. PL A N A ND GET MOV ING Now that you are equipped to take action, it's time to begin planning. Start with identifying the issue you are most interested in taking action on and one goal you can work towards. When you have your plan, stay positive and focused. Encountering obstacles is normal. You oen learn more from things that are difficult than those that are easy! IDENTIF Y A ND GET INFORMED What issues are you most passionate about? Learn more by gathering information about the things that interest you. By informing yourself you will be more prepared to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. GET CONNEC TED Networking can give you ideas, access to knowledge and experience, and help in gaining support for your project. Create a map of your networks and track your contacts. 1 2 LE A D A ND GET OTHERS IN VOLV ED Being a good leader is about building on the skills you have and knowing how to leverage the strengths of others. Write down the skills that you and your team members have and see how each member of your team can use their strengths to lead in different ways. Remember that good leadership includes good teamwork! 3 4 5 H AV E A L A STING IMPAC T Monitoring and evaluation are important parts of project management. During and at the end of your project, you'll want to identify the obstacles you face and the lessons you are learning. Encouraging other youth to get involved in the issue you care about is a great way to sustain your efforts. Remember, even if you don't achieve all of your expectations, you likely influenced others and experienced personal growth! 6 Guide to Action About TakingITGlobal