Abstract
For a period of one year starting in April 2013, I tutored three graduate
students in quidance skills at Tohoku Institute of Technology. The aim was to impart competency in leadership as reflected in 21st Century
developments. We covered five areas:
(a) analysis and identification of problems and concerns
(b) management of emotions
(c) self help
(d) assessment of specific situations
(e) confidence building and support
In order to help the students in their training, I held up three basic principles. Firstly, teachers, leaders, counsellors must serve as role models. Secondly, the counsellor must give the client continuous feedback.Thirdly, the counsellor must remain sincere and maintain hope that the client will be successful in attaining a better degree of happiness and well-being.
The results of this training were very positive. The students began their *own* behaviour modification. They enjoyed working with their peers. They exercised initiative and worked hard. As a result, their leadership skills increased without serious impediments. Moreover, it was possible for these students to finish their graduate theses earlier than expected.
