
1. Read the Course Introduction (download PDF) for instructions on how to ask questions or submit feedback for this course.
2. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 37 - The Purposes of Training and Education for Book Distributors
1. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 36 - Principles and Values of Effective Sankirtan Leadership
p. 39 - Three Distinctions Between Leadership and Management
p. 41 - Three Types of Power
2. Read handout, "Be a Leader - Spiritual Entrepreneur."
1. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 38 - Roles and Duties of a Sankirtan Leader
p. 39 - Four Functions of a Leader
p. 40 - The Three Pillars of a Trustworthy Character
2. Read the handout, "12 Rules for Spiritual Entrepreneurs."
Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 42 - The Emotional Bank Account
p. 43 - ISKCON Personnel Philosophy and Ethics
Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
pp. 46-48 - Communication Skills
Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 49 - Six Steps for Conflict Resolution, Appreciation
pp. 50-51 - Four Phases for Correcting Improper Behavior
1. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 52 - Guidelines on Proactive Time Management
p. 56 - Organizational Skills
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p. 30 - Complete the Assessing Performance Worksheet to identify your short- and long-term sankirtan goals and how you can track your progress.
Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 53 - Delegation: Passing on Leadership
p. 54 - The Six Keys for Effective Empowerment
Looking for a way to expand your preaching and book distribution? For the first time ever, we are happy to offer the Online Course on Sankirtan Leadership as a free online course for all participants. As the sequel to the Online Course on Book Distribution, this course teaches you about the art of becoming a leader in the sankirtan movement. It is highly recommended for all wishing to deepen their appreciation, skills, and knowledge of how to grow the sankirtan effort in the service of Srila Prabhupada.
The course focuses on a wide range of important topics for building a sustainable outreach efforts, including:
- Principles and values, aims of sankirtan leadership, roles of a leader
- Vision, empowerment, delegation
- Recruiting, communication, interpersonal skills, overcoming obstacles
- Strategy, management, organization
In addition to lecture videos, students will have short readings, worksheets, and inspirational videos of Srila Prabhupada to enhance their learning. The course has been designed to be short and sweet, so students can complete the entire curriculum in one sitting or gradually over a few days.
Students will also be able to connect personally with instructor Navina Nirada das, a leading book distributor and educator in the sankirtan movement. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to deepen your bhakti practice! Hare Krishna!