Master's Program
The Master's Program builds the skills Lions need to support clubs as district leaders — governors, zone chairs, guiding lions and cabinet members. Courses cover leadership styles, strategic planning, facilitation, diplomacy and district governance.
Required Courses
10District Cabinet Selection: Working as a Team
Building a district cabinet that works together as a cohesive leadership team.
Succession Planning
Preparing the next generation of district leaders before you need them.
Leadership Styles: Knowing Yours
Recognizing your leadership style and adapting it to the situation.
Recognition
Recognizing service and achievement to keep district leaders motivated.
Advanced Facilitating Skills
Leading discussions and sessions that engage groups and reach outcomes.
Using Diplomacy
Navigating sensitive situations with tact and building consensus.
Delegation
Sharing responsibility effectively so leaders and volunteers both grow.
Time Management
Making the most of limited volunteer time as a district leader.
Strategic Planning: Beyond Goals and Action Plans
Setting a long-term direction for the district beyond annual goals.
Zone Chair Roles and Responsibilities
The vital link the zone chair provides between clubs and the district.
Elective Courses
15Knowing International Priorities, Programs and Services
An overview of the association's global priorities and programs.
District Governance
The rules, structure and responsibilities of running a district.
Meeting Management
Planning and chairing district meetings that stay productive.
Parliamentary Procedure
Running formal meetings and votes by accepted parliamentary rules.
Creative District Meetings
Fresh formats that make district meetings memorable and engaging.
Meaningful Ceremonies
Conducting inductions, installations and ceremonies that resonate.
Team Building
Turning a group of leaders into a trusting, high-performing team.
Creating Specialty Lions Clubs
Chartering new clubs built around specific interests or communities.
Campus Clubs
Starting and supporting Lions clubs on college and university campuses.