1. Saint John’s Newberry United Methodist Church
Leadership Training
Session 6
August, 2018

2. Welcome
Opening Prayer

3. Today’s Agenda Review First 5 Sessions
Introduce People Skills I – Acquiring Followers
Anne Keely’s Event
Continue People Skills I
Next Month’s Session – People Skills II

4. Review Leaders are asked to Accomplish Missions
Church, Work, Home
Must Manage Information, People, Money, Material, Partnerships - Map

5. Review - Information Assess Situation – Gather & Organize Information
Set Goals, Tasks, Priorities, Decisions
Plan & Manage Time
Critical Thinking

6. Review - Communication
Importance of Communication
Why & How we Communicate
Listening & Speaking Pointers
Common Problems & Barriers
Running Meetings - Handouts

7. Acquiring Followers Clear Direction – Meaningful Mission
Communicate Frequently
Earn Trust & Respect
Be Competent
Have Character – See Handout
Lead by Example
Recognize & Accept People are Different

8. DISC

9. Exercise
Use your Bible – Find scripture that talks about how to treat other people, and/or lead them. Groups of two or three.

10. Leading People – Process - 1
Selecting the Team
What’s needed? Spiritual Gifts
Motivation to Serve – the Mission
Availability
Provide Direction – Communicate – Refine Direction

11. Leading People – Process - 2
Delegate Tasks & Authority – Responsibility?
See Handout
Provide Training
Build Teams – See Handout

12. Leading People – Process - 3
Execute Plans & Coach
Manage Expectations
Accountability
Learn & Adjust
Inspire, Motivate, Recognize Achievement
Develop Culture

13. People Skills II – Next Month
“Left-Overs” from August Session
Dealing with Poor Performers
Dealing with Conflict
Inspiring a Positive Attitude & Motivation
Succession Planning

14. For Next Month Determine Date Practice the Tools
September 12th – Other Instructors
September 19th – Normal Instructors
Practice the Tools
Move on current Project – Individual or Group

15. Closing Prayer
Next Session – September ?th, 2018