1. A.P.P.L.E. Assess Plan Prepare Lead Evaluate
LEADERSHIP MODELING
A.P.P.L.E.
Assess
Plan
Prepare
Lead
Evaluate

2. ASSESS Who Are They? Identify Program Goals... Logistics: Time
Location
# of Leaders
# of Participants

3. PLAN What Will Work? What Will Be Fun?
Does It Align With & Meet Lesson Goals?
Sequence Of Activities:
What Do I Start With?
How Much Time For “Ice-Breakers”?
How Much Time Per Activity?
How Does It Wrap-Up...
What Information Do They Need To Know About You?

4. PREPARE Gather Props and Materials Prep Co-Leaders
Have A Back-Up Plan (I.E. Bad Weather)
Check Out The Location Beforehand!

5. LEAD Invite, Don’t Impel (Challenge By Choice)
Discuss a “Full Value Contract”
Set A Tone:
Build Trust
Make People Feel Comfortable
Model Appropriate Behaviors
Use Humor & Fantasy (Increase Fun Factor)
Style:
Clear & Simple
Be Enthusiastic
Communicate (Listen & Respond)
*Empower clients by proactively informing them that they, not you, control a major part of determining the degree of challenge, risk, and competence with which they will engage…
-Could be Full or Partial participation!
-Recognize that the attempt is more important then performance
*Have participants agree to not discount themselves before beginning the experience
-Done to bring out or allay any fears they might of the experience
-Validate their reasons for being involved
-Reduce client passivicity and apathy
-& Motivate participation!
*Use humor and don’t be afraid to make yourself look silly to ease the tension…
*Whatever energy you bring will be exhibited in your participants (If you are boring… they will be boring/ If your first impression is uplifting then they will reciprocate this and uplift you...

6. Establishing Initial Boundaries
Set Parameters Of Acceptable Behavior Early On In A Program or Lesson (Part of Intro.)
Demonstrate By Word & Example That You Will Follow The Guidelines & That You Will Not Allow Anyone To Stray Beyond The Accepted Limits
Know Your Own Boundaries
Deal Only With Topics That You Can Manage Comfortably
Use Your Common Sense
If An Issue Arises That You Cannot Deal With Effectively Seek Out Help & Support

7. Provide Appropriate Challenges Be Creative!
Experiment & Model Risk-Taking
Ask Yourself: Why Am I Doing What I’m Doing? - Have A Good Answer…
Be Prepared To Change Your Plan
Observe & Listen
Most importantly… HAVE FUN!
Remember

8. EVALUATE During The Program:
Monitor The Group & Adjust Activity Selection Accordingly
Debrief When Appropriate
What Is The Group Ready For]
Is It Safe To Discuss
Focus on 1 or 2 Topics (No More)
Ask “What / So What / Now What”
React - Adapt To What Happens With The Group

9. After The Program: What Worked? What Would Have Worked Better?
What Would You Do Differently Next Time?