Junior Leader Training

Junior Leader Training

What will we Learn? LEADERSHIP Concepts that will relate to the troop and to your life Troop Operation & The Patrol Method Communication Skills The 11 Skills of Leadership as they relate to you and to the Troop TEAMWORK- as you’ve never experienced it How to Talk to Adults The Art of Persuasion The Difference Between being a Boss & Leader How to Play the Game

Patrol Method “The Patrol System is not one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method.” Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder

Patrol Method “It is up to the Patrol Leader to take hold of and develop the qualities of each boy in his patrol. It sounds like a big order, but in practice, it works.” Lord Baden-Powell

Patrol Method “In planning and carrying out your Scouting program by patrols, your Scouts get valuable practice in group discussions & group decisions.” “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt

Patrol Method “An invaluable step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.” Lord Baden-Powell

Patrol Method In 1914, Baden Powell said
To get First Class results from this system: You have to give the leader a real free-handed responsibility. If you give only partial responsibility, you will get only partial results. Remember this when you delegate responsibilities to members of your patrol or troop. Allow them to fail. Give them your support and guidance.

Patrol Method Each patrol is made up of:
Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Patrol Quartermaster Patrol Scribe Patrol Grubmaster Patrol Cheermaster It is important for EVERY scout in the troop to be part of a patrol and to have a designated position of leadership.

Patrol Method Manuals we’ll use for Leadership Training

Patrol Name Spice it up descriptive words: Leaping Lizards Patrol
Soaring Hawk Patrol Black Hawk Patrol Hungry Bears Patrol Screaming Eagles Patrol

Patrol Flag The trademark of your patrol is your flag.
Tends to go wherever the patrol goes Used in troop ceremonies, like Court of Honor Used at camporees, summer camp, outings Can be incorporated into the Patrol Yell Tends to go wherever the patrol goes Used in troop ceremonies, like Court of Honor Used at camporees, summer camp, outings Can be incorporated into the Patrol Yell everyone puts their hand on the flag/pole 1-2-3 (throw up their hands) .. Give their patrol yell

Patrol Yell Every patrol should have a yell and use:
After patrol receives an award After patrol completes a special event After patrol goes through uniform inspection Part of Scout Spirit & Patrol Spirit Led by Patrol Cheermaster or Patrol Leader Go to any Scouting event and you may hear the shrill cry of the Eagle Patrol, the growl of the Grizzly Patrol, and the hoot of the Owl Patrol. Every patrol should have a yell. Make your short, snappy, and somehow related to the name and identity of your patrol name. You should use it: After patrol receives an award After patrol completes a special event After patrol goes through uniform inspection Part of Scout Spirit & Patrol Spirit Led by Patrol Cheermaster or Patrol Leader How about a Patrol Song or Patrol Chant? Draw on the creative poweres of the patrol members to come up with new words to an old song or to invent a short, catchy chant that describes your patrol’s strengths.

Running a Patrol Meeting
Taking attendance Collecting dues Plan patrol’s involvement in upcoming troop activity Selecting menus for hikes and campouts Complete Duty Roster - Assign patrol members to specific tasks Review equipment needs for upcoming outing A Patrol Meeting may take anywhere from 5-20 minutes to complete. Matters to be dealt with during a patrol meeting include: Taking attendance Collecting dues Planning patrol’s involvement in upcoming troop activity Selecting menus for hikes and campouts Assigning patrol members to specific tasks – using the Duty Roster Reviewing equipment needs for upcoming outing Working out other details for the smooth operation of the patrol

Patrol Leader’s Council
Monthly Meetings Stand-up Meetings Leading Junior Leader Training Annual Planning Conference

Patrol Method Spring Camporee Goal: Eat & Camp by patrol
Patrols develop menus Patrol Flags Patrol Yells Lead or compete by patrol where possible

Patrol Method Spring Camporee Goal: Adults eat & camp by patrol
Use Adult Patrol Advisors Follow “Rules of Engagement” Read “It’s the Boys’ Game”

How to Talk to Adults Believe it or not, some adults are scared of kids. Communicating with Adults can be frustrating. Have you ever had good ideas that a leader just wouldn’t listen to? Do you have the same problems with your parents, teachers, or other adults? HOW TO TALK TO ADULTS Here are some hints on how to talk with adults so they listen and understand you. You'll find this helpful if you are or some day will be a junior leader. Believe it or not, some adults are scared of kids. This will also help if you just have a hard time establishing communication with an adult. COMMUNICATING WITH ADULTS CAN BE FRUSTRATING. HAVE YOU EVER HAD GOOD IDEAS THAT A LEADER JUST WOULDN'T LISTEN TO? DO YOU HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH YOUR PARENTS, TEACHERS OR OTHER ADULTS?

How to Talk to Adults Consider the character of that particular adult.
Think about how you can get that adult to respect you. Remember, the adult is most likely uncomfortable too. Try NOT to use slang or unusual expressions they might not understand. Communicating across a generation gap can be hard for both parties. 1. Consider the character of that particular adult. Talking to someone who spent 8 years in the Navy can be very different than someone who has never been in the armed forces. 2. Think about how you can get that adult to respect you. If you are inside, remove your hat. Be formal, use Mr. or Mrs. 3. Remember, the adult is most likely uncomfortable too. Try NOT to use slang or unusual expressions they might not understand.

How to Talk to Adults Try to think like them & make sure what you are saying is clear. Try to find an adult that you know well and get along with, and talk with them about your problem. Have that adult talk to the one you're having a problem with. Make sure you you have plenty of facts and reason to back up what you are saying Those tips should, at least, make a conversation easier. TRY TO THINK LIKE THEM AND MAKE SURE WHAT YOU'RE SAYING IS CLEAR. If the adult is stubborn, back up whatever you are saying with good fact. Make sure you listen to them too and consider their ideas. Most adults turn out pretty cool once you get to know them and talking will become very easy. Once good communication is established, adults WILL give you all kinds of ideas and support. I am personally comfortable with any adult. Sometimes they just won't listen to me or my ideas. They think I am too young to know what I am talking about. If you have a problem like this, find an adult that you know well and get along with, and talk with them about your problem. Have that adult talk to the one you're having a problem with. Many problems occur with some older adults where they may be used to the old days when children didn't speak unless spoken to. When I talk to these kinds of adults, I usually have plenty of facts and reason to back myself up.

How to Talk to Adults Always remember to BE POLITE and to to LISTEN to them also ALWAYS REMEMBER TO BE POLITE AND TO LISTEN TO THEM TOO

Troop Meeting Planner Pre-opening Opening Ceremony Skills Instruction
Patrol Meetings Troop-wide Activity Awards & Scoutmaster Minute Closing Ceremony Cleanup

Campfire Planning Fire-building Skits Songs Stories Reflection
Clean-up

Leadership Skills Basics of Leadership are: Have a good attitude
Act with maturity Be organized Look the part Basics of Leadership All good leaders develop their own styles, building on their successes and learning from experiences that were not so positive. Approaches to leadership that are effective for one person may not work at all for someone else. Leaders may also discover that the methods they use will change depending on the people they are leading and the challenges their groups are facing. Some Key Basics of Leadership are: Have a good attitude Act with maturity Be organized Look the part

Leadership Skills Effective Communication Giving information
Receiving information

Leadership Skills Effective Listening is
Vital for forming relationships Finding solutions Developing Patrol Spirit

Leadership Skills Follow-up List of phone numbers & emails
Provide written copies of information Patrol Calendar Discuss patrol activities with parents Plan, plan, plan

Leadership Skills REFLECTION
Everyone seated so they can see each other Each person can talk or remain silent No one may interrupt person speaking No put-downs or making fun of another

Leadership Skills Styles of Leadership: Telling Style Coaching Style
Persuading Style Delegating Style

11 Skills of Leadership Group Understanding Group Management
Getting and Giving Information Knowing Group Needs Knowing Group Resources Group Management Representing the group Problem-solving Evaluating Control Setting the example Group Development Shared leadership Counseling Managing Learning

Skill #1 Getting and Giving Information
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader ensures that group members understand each other. When the leader is communicating, he does his best to be sure that the message is received properly. He also does his best to clearly understand the messages from each member. This sounds very simple, but clear communication is one of the fundamental building blocks of good leadership. What happens without it? Did you know that of the 500 most common words in the English language, there are over 1,400 different meanings. That means that on average, each word has about 3 different meanings. The possibility of miscommunication in any exchange is quite high, so care should be taken to ensure that messages are exchanged accurately. Have you ever been in a situation where you expected some one to do something different than what you agreed to do? How did you feel? Disappointed, frustrated? When groups are having difficulty communicating, people do not know what to expect or who to count on. They often don’t know what the goal is and do not feel like their needs are being met. The group has real trouble getting anything done. What happens if you get it right? But when the group’s communication is effective, they can build on that skill to become a high functioning team. Members feel like their needs are understood. They understand the shared goal and what is expected of them. They feel like they are contributing to the effort and their effort is appreciated.

Ways to Get It Right Giving Information Speak Clearly Make Eye Contact
Use Body Language Use Visual Aids Ask Questions Confirm understanding Receiving Information Take Notes Reflect Feelings Reflect Content Rephrase in your own words Everyone is responsible for effective communication. To be effective as a leader, to get it right, you must ensure that your communication is effective, both giving and receiving information. Giving Information Speak Clearly - Your voice is your primary tool of communication, so use it wisely. That means you make sure your voice is loud enough for all your listeners to hear. It also means that your words are pronounced clearly and you are avoiding jargon that your listeners would not know. Make Eye Contact - As you are speaking, make eye contact as much as possible. That tells your listener that you are care that they understand you and commands their attention. It will also allow you to see if they are having trouble understanding you since, allowing you to clarify. Use Body Language - Most of the information we communicate comes to us through non-verbal communication. Use this to your advantage by using gestures to emphasize your points. Use Visual Aids - People remember almost twice as well if they see it rather than just hearing it. If you want your communication to be remembered, use visual aides to reinforce your message. Ask Questions - Confirming understanding with questions allows you to gage how effective your message is coming across. If you find misunderstanding, you can adjust your message and get back on track. Receiving Information Take Notes – If something is worth remembering, it is worth writing down. Be prepared. Keep a note pad and write down your commitments and agreements. Reflect Feelings – Be sure you are understanding the emotions that accompany the words. Confirm by using phrases that note the speakers feelings like “that must have been fun” or “you must have been upset by that.” Reflect Content – Confirm your understanding of the speakers message by restating it in your own words. For more information:

Getting and Giving Information
As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by… …How about you? Use this slide to discuss how you intend to apply this skill to your new leadership position in the troop, at school or in your family. Explain how your behavior will change to reflect your new understanding of this skill and what you expect will happen. Now, ask someone else how they intend to use this leadership skill in the troop. Feel free to ask anyone in the room, including other scouts, adult leaders or parents.

Skill #2 Understanding Group Needs
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader understands that people belong to groups for various reasons. Leaders sense and understand these reasons and adapt the goals to accommodate these needs. He understands that for the group to be successful, they must meet the needs of the individual members as they accomplish their common mission. What happens without it? A group will not stay together for long if the leader is not sensitive to the needs of the members. Different people have different things that they value, different things that motivate them. If the leader is not aware of these things, the members will begin to become frustrated and performance will fall. The group will not be able to function for long if these needs are not fulfilled. For instance, many people have a need for recognition. If they are not thanked for a job well done, then will soon stop striving for high standards. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were not appreciated for your efforts? How did you feel? Did you want to contribute? What happens if you get it right? But when the group’s needs are recognized, the leaders can accommodate them. Goals are achieved because the members know that their individual needs will be met. Whether it is recognition, advancement, achieving a worthwhile goal or simply to have fun, members participate willingly and enthusiastically.

Ways to Get It Right Ask… What activities do they enjoy
What personal goals they have Advancement Achievement Experiences Observe… What they are good at What they are enthusiastic about What they enjoy Then… Be sure to include activities and feedback A good leader will seek to understand the motivations, the drivers of members of the group, then will seek to meet these needs through the activities of the group. He does this by: Asking – Ask what members enjoy doing. Discuss what goals they have. Each member is there for one or more reasons. Ask them why they are members. Ask them what they want to get out of their membership. Ask them what they enjoy about the group. Then ask them what they don’t enjoy and why. These kinds of questions often lead to unmet needs that a leader can deal with. Observe – Not all members can tell you specifically what motivates them or what needs are unmet. But you can often get clues by watching them. What do they like, what do they enjoy? What bums them out? Then Act - Once you know what these motivators are, then act on them. Be sure to structure activities and delegate tasks that accommodate these member needs. For more information:

Understanding Group Needs

Skill #3 Understanding Group Resources
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader understands the talents, skills and expertise of group members and is able to harness these resources to accomplish the task. These leaders actively seek out member talents and encourage members to contribute their skills, leading to effective accomplishment of tasks and members who feel involved and appreciated. What happens without it? Groups that are not aware of their resources have two big problems. First, they cannot effectively achieve their goals because their skills cannot be matched up with the tasks before them. Leaders cannot easily delegate or share leadership since they do not know the skills and capabilities of the members. Members may take on tasks that are either over their heads or are too simple to be interesting. This leads to the second problem. If members are not challenged enough or are facing a task that is too difficult, they become frustrated and lose interest in the group. What happens if you get it right? But when the group’s skills, talents and expertise is recognized, the leaders can task members with appropriate challenges that will allow them to contribute the most. Goals are achieved because the members know that their individual talents are useful and appreciated, and the task is completed by the best scout for the job.

Ways to Get It Right Ask… What resources your team has Observe…
Talents Skills Expertise Interest Observe… Strengths Leadership Problem solving Enthusiasm Then… Be sure to challenge Delegate leadership Share leadership Encourage development A good leader will seek to understand the resources available to members of the group, then will seek to use these resources to accomplish goals. He does this by Asking – Simply asking is the first step. Do a patrol resource inventory early in the group formation to understand what talents, skills and expertise are available. Don’t forget to ask what skills members are interested in developing. Sometimes a keen interest will generate the enthusiasm that will enable a scout to contribute even if they are not an expert yet. Observing – As your group begins to overcome challenges, observe members for skills that they may not be aware of. Leadership skills and problem solving capabilities may emerge that the scout was unaware of. Note these strengths in your member so you may use them when an opportunity arises. Then Acting - Once you know the resources scouts bring to the group, look for opportunities for your members to contribute them. Any team is at its best if it’s members feel like they are fully contributing. Look for opportunities to delegate leadership of a phase of a project to scouts with the most expertise in that phase. Share leadership often by asking advice, getting feedback and allowing participation in areas where others are stronger. Encourage development – Scouting is about developing new skills. Encourage your members to develop skills and expertise so they will become a resource for you later. For more information:

Understanding Group Resources

Skill #4 Controlling the Group
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader uses his influence to control others, not through command and control. He does this by charting the path for the group that meets the individual member needs and accomplishes a shared objective. The leader sets up an environment allows that members of the group to follow willingly. What happens without it? There are basically two measures of an effective group, two questions to ask. First, is the group meeting their objective? Second, is the group meeting the needs of the individual members? If the answer to the first question is “no,” then group may be an entertaining place to be but nothing of much value is happening. If the answer to the second question is no, then the group is not addressing the underlying needs of the group. Members may be joylessly toiling toward a goal, not getting any personal value. What happens if you get it right? Both the needs of the task and the individual must be balanced by the leader for the group to be effective over the long term. These groups are the most effective. The individual members know that their contributions will achieve a worthwhile goal and meet their personal needs as well. Participation is enthusiastic. Members use their skills to the fullest and objectives are met efficiently.

Ways to Get It Right Seek that Path that Balances Group and Task Needs
Understand the Group Needs Resources Understand the Task Objectives Resource Requirements Seek that Path that Balances Group and Task Needs Met  Seek the path that meets both needs A good leader understands the first three skills of leadership very well. He knows how to communicate with his group to understand their needs and what skills they bring the the group. He also understand the objective and requirements of the task. He then uses this understanding to find the best way to accomplish the task at hand. He pays attention to match the task requirement with the resources available in the group. He also takes great care reward each member with whatever need they require. He is ready with recognition, appreciation, advancement or whatever motivates that scout. Needs of the Task Met Needs of the Group

Ways to Get it Right Set the objective clearly
Get agreement on the process Maintain focus on the objective and process Set the example Be respectful Take appropriate action to correct course Set the objective Other ways to keep the group on track is to clearly communicate the objective of the group. Suggest a process that will accomplish the goal, taking into account the needs of the group and matching resource strengths with task requirements. Get agreement on process Then, get an agreement on the process. Ensure that everyone is bought into the process before you proceed. Maintain focus Once you are underway, observe and monitor the process. Be prepared to direct members to keep their focus on the objective. Remind them of your agreement on the process. Set the example Remember, the least effective approach is to be bossy. It is better to set an example. You do this by exhibiting the behavior you’d like to see in your group. Be on time and prepared, keep a positive attitude. Be Respectful This also includes showing respect of your members. Most of us want to cooperate with someone that shows us respect. Take Corrective Action But be prepared to redirect the members toward the objective of the task and the process. Think of yourself as a coach, not a boss here for best results.

Controlling the Group As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by… …How about you? Use this slide to discuss how you intend to apply this skill to your new leadership position in the troop, at school or in your family. Explain how your behavior will change to reflect your new understanding of this skill and what you expect will happen. Now, ask someone else how they intend to use this leadership skill in the troop. Feel free to ask anyone in the room, including other scouts, adult leaders or parents.

Skill #5 Counseling The Basic Principle What happens without it?
What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader knows when to have a private talk with a group member to help that person solve a personal problem. The leader does not solve the member’s problems. He encourages and enables the member to work through his own problem. What happens without it? All people from time to time need to work out personal difficulties, things like conflicts with other group members, unmet needs or difficulties accomplishing an agreed upon goal. If the leader is unskilled at counseling, two problems may arise. First, if the leader is insensitive to others’ problems or views them as weaknesses, group members will avoid sharing them, resulting in poor problem solving. These problems will persist and often become worse. Second, if the leader is helpful but too quick to solve the problem for the group member by offering advice or intervening too quickly, then the group members never develop the ability to solve their own problems. The leader becomes a fire fighter, going from problem to problem to rescue group members. What happens if you get it right? Groups with skilled counselors deal with their problems by sharing them and solving them quickly. Each time a group member receives counseling, they are more able to deal with the next problem and solve it themselves, because they actively participated in the solution.

Ways to Get It Right Listen without judgment Ask clarifying questions
Pay attention to feelings Avoid giving advice Offer encouragement Keep responsibility to solutions on the individual Listen without judgment Remember, you are not judging the individual. Everyone has problems at one time or another. You want to encourage communication and on open, non-judgmental attitude will make it easy for your group member to approach and share. Ask clarifying questions Asking questions, encourage the group member to discuss and clarify the issues. Remember, don’t offer any value judgments, just clarify. Pay attention to feelings. Comment on your observation to clarify your perception. Avoid giving advice. Your solution may not be appropriate for the individual and you rob them of the chance to learn how to deal with their own problems. Offer encouragement instead, expressing your confidence that they can will work it out. Keep responsibility to solutions on the individual. Ask the member “What are you going to do?” keeping the responsibility for the solution squarely on their shoulders. For more information:

Counseling As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by…
…How about you? Use this slide to discuss how you intend to apply this skill to your new leadership position in the troop, at school or in your family. Explain how your behavior will change to reflect your new understanding of this skill and what you expect will happen. Now, ask someone else how they intend to use this leadership skill in the troop. Feel free to ask anyone in the room, including other scouts, adult leaders or parents.

Skill #6 Setting the Example
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader knows how important it is to set the standard of behavior for the group. He expects the behavior that he displays. If he want a high performing group, he throws himself into the task enthusiastically. If he wants a group that has fun, he tries his best to chose activities that are fun and encourages those around him to have fun. What happens without it? Groups usually reflect the attitude of their leader. If leaders are inconsistent or exhibit a bad attitude toward the task or the members, the group will usually have a bad attitude. This leads to group dissatisfaction and the inability to accomplish the task effectively. What happens if you get it right? Groups with skilled leaders that display the correct attitude will reflect that attitude. Group members will be more satisfied and committed to the shared goal if their leader is clearly committed.

Ways to Get It Right Follow the rules Try hard Show initiative
Deserve their respect Know your job Have the right attitude Pay attention to personal appearance Follow the rules - If you show respect for authority, they will too. Try hard - Show enthusiasm, give 100%. Show persistence and consistency. These qualities are contagious. If you set high standards for yourself, you will be more likely to get good results from your group. Show initiative - Focus on what needs to be done without putting it off. Avoid emergency situations that stress the team’s resources. Deserve their respect - Be consistent with your integrity. That means you use good judgment at all times. When you clown around, unfairly criticize others or goof off, even when you are not in an active leader role, your group members lower their respect for you. Keep that respect by respecting your group and anyone that is not present, always. Know your job - You do not have to know everyone’s job in your group, but you certainly need to know your own. Keep your credibility by learning as much as you can and doing your own job as well as you can. Have the right attitude - Think about what attitude you’d like your group to have, then do it. If you want dedication, be dedicated. If you want fun, then have fun at what you are doing and chose activities that are fun. Pay attention to personal appearance - Look respectable if you want respect. For more information:

Setting the Example As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by…

Skill #7 Representing the Group
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader knows how to represent his group to other groups or authorities. He reflects their true attitude, interests and abilities, making sure that others take his group’s interest into account in decision making. He knows what commitments his group will willingly comply with. He also knows what commitments are beyond his ability to make without further discussion. What happens without it? Groups that have leaders that do not represent them well are constantly wrestling with commitments that are either of no interest or beyond their capabilities. When that happens, it is difficult for groups to accomplish goals and feel good about participating in the group. What happens if you get it right? Groups with skilled leaders find that they usually have activities and assignments that are of interest to members, meet their needs and are within their capabilities. Group members are more satisfied and better at meeting goals and participating in activities set outside the group.

Ways to Get It Right Prior to Planning Communicate Know the Group
Interests Needs and motivations Resources and capabilities Analyze the Assignment Does it match group? Yes – accept No – defer to the group Prior to Planning Communicate Interests Needs and motivations Resources Know the Group Don’t just know the things the group is interested in and good at. Know to what extent they are interested. Find out just how interested they are and be prepared to represent that level of interest to others. Interests Needs and motivations Resources and capabilities Analyze the Assignment Does it match the group’s resources and interests? Yes – accept No – defer to the group - Don’t simply accept an assignment that you know the group will not want to cooperate with. Take it back to the group and get their buy-in to the objective and process before accepting. Remember, you have to get their cooperation to get it done or you’ll be doing it by yourself. Prior to Planning Communicate – prior to planning, make sure planners and decision makers clearly understand and take into account your group’s interests, needs and motivations and resource capabilities. For more information:

Representing the Group

Skill #8 Problem Solving
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader knows how to work with his group to solve a problem. He draws on group strengths to analyze the situation, come up with reasonable alternatives, select the best and use group resources to effectively solve the problem. What happens without it? Groups that have leaders that do not facilitate the problem solving process effectively suffer from one or more of three problems. First, they may avoid or get stuck on a problem and never effectively address it. Second, they may address the problem but the process may be full of conflict, disagreements and hurt feelings. Third, the problem is analyzed and a solution proposed by a single individual, leading to solutions that are not creative and are resisted by the rest of the group. What happens if you get it right? Groups with skilled leaders find that they participate in the problem solving process, they come up with creative solutions and implement the solution enthusiastically because they were part of the process from the beginning.

Ways to Get It Right Follow a Process Analyze the problem
Generate alternatives Implement the chosen solution Evaluate Involve the Group Consider group strengths Brainstorm Go for consensus and buy-in to solution Follow a Process Analyze the problem - Try to figure out the root cause of the problem. Why is it a problem, to whom? Break it into it’s parts. Generate alternatives - Look for Win/Win solutions, where all parties are better off. Consider the consequences of each alternative. Ask “How are other parties effected by each alternative?” Implement the chosen solution - Evaluate – Learn from each decision. Did the solution turn out the way you expected? How could you have done it better? Involve the Group Consider group strengths – Tap the expertise, creativity and skills of group members Brainstorm – Get everybody’s input when generating alternatives. Follow brainstorming rules, like no censorship until all ideas are presented. Go for consensus and buy-in to the solution – Sell the solution to the group since they are the ones who must implement it. Try to make them free like they own the solution. For more information:

Problem Solving As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by…

Skill #9 Evaluating The Basic Principle What happens without it?
What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader knows how to motivate and provide feedback to group members that improves their performance. They develop an atmosphere of high standards and makes the group feel empowered to achieve them. What happens without it? Without good evaluation skills and techniques, group members may share a general goal but not the standards of achieving it. Members may disagree on the standards, when, how and even whether a goal is to be achieved. Members lack an agreement on what is expected of each member, resulting in conflicts and missed goals. What happens if you get it right? Groups with skilled leaders find there is a general understanding of what is expected of each member. Members’ actions are coordinated and goals are achieved in a timely fashion with high levels of quality.

Ways to Get It Right Specific Measurable Attainable Results oriented
SMART Process Specific Measurable Attainable Results oriented Timely Original examples: The PL will help scouts advance. The librarian will keep an orderly library. Better Objectives: The PL will negotiate advancement goals with each scout and evaluate scouts’ progress monthly. The librarian will construct a dedicated bookshelf for training manuals and establish a check-out process by July 1. SMART Process Specific – describe in detail specifically what you want to accomplish Measurable – define it in measurable terms, like how many merit badges you’ll earn Attainable – define in terms that are a stretch to achieve but are clearly doable Results oriented – Focus on the result, not the process or the interim steps Timely – Specify a completion time, when you will assess whether you are successful or not Show how each new objective better meets the SMART Process than the first.

Evaluating As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by…

Skill #10 Sharing Leadership
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader knows how to apply the correct leadership style based on the task at hand and members’ individual strengths, capabilities and expertise. What happens without it? Leaders that can only use one style of leadership cannot adapt to different situations. They will often be overly authoritarian when group members are ready to make their own decisions; Or they may delegate decisions before the group member is ready to accept full responsibility. Group members seldom get their needs met and may be frustrated and have difficulty attaining goals. What happens if you get it right? Groups where leaders employ the appropriate leadership style for the situation find they get the appropriate level of direction, allowing them to meet their objective and satisfy their needs effectively.

Ways to Get It Right Leadership Styles Telling Selling Consulting
Delegating Leadership Styles - Choose the style the best fits the situation. If your group member is not comfortable with making a decision choose Telling. This style is where you provide one-way communication of the specific steps of the task to be accomplished. If the member is familiar with the task but not comfortable making a decision yet, chose Selling. This is where you reassure the scout that he is capable and that you are there to support him. Be positive and confident, but you decide how the job will be done. If your member is comfortable with the task, chose Consulting. This is where you join the group and let the group member decide on how the job will be done. If the member has mastered the task, chose Delegating. This is where you simply assign the task and let the member chose how to accomplish the task without your input or supervision.

Sharing Leadership As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by…

Skill #11 Manager of Learning
The Basic Principle What happens without it? What happens if you get it right? The Basic Principle A good leader appreciates the value of continuous learning and provides opportunities for learning for his group members. Rather than taking on the role of a teacher, the leader skilled in managing learning presents group members with challenges that both teach the principles and allow for the application of principles. What happens without it? Traditional teaching methods involving lectures and tests are ok for certain situations where there is an expert teaching a large number of learners who have no knowledge of the subject. But they are boring and useless for teaching applied skills, like those scouts learn. Without an effective learning environment, scouts have difficulty learning and mastering skills. They are uncomfortable demonstrating their new skills and have difficulty advancing. What happens if you get it right? Effective management of learning leads to an atmosphere where learning new skills is fun. Scouts quickly master skills. Every group member becomes a manager of learning, readily guiding the discovery of skills to other scouts.

Ways to Get It Right The Basic Process Set learning objective
Remember this truth… …people remember 15% of what they hear 25% of what they see 50% of what they see & hear 90% of what they do The Basic Process Set learning objective Select teaching method Tell them Show them Let them do Let them teach Evaluate progress Just like with the evaluation skill, we must specifically set objectives for learning to be effective. These objectives should be SMART objectives, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results oriented and Time specific. Once we know what we want to teach, we must select the best method to get the job done. Remember, the next best leaning comes when you let your learner apply what he has learned. The best learning comes when your learner then goes out and teaches another. So encourage everyone to apply it and teach it. Then evaluate how well you achieved your SMART objectives based on your learner’s ability. For more information: Also:

Ways to Get It Right Minimize lectures Use visual aids
Get each member applying skill ASAP Get each member to teach skill ASAP Minimize lectures – There are tons of ways to get basic information across to learners. Lectures is one and usually the least effective. Instead, get basic information across with expert discussions, panel discussions, assignments (like these little presentations), role plays and games. Use visual aids – Be sure to include a visual aid since most of us process visual information so much better. Make use of exhibits (like this presentation), skits and role plays, jigsaw puzzles. Get each member applying skill ASAP – Even if it is simply asking questions like “how do you think you’d handle this situation?” If it is a physical skill, try to allow each member the opportunity to try out the skill themselves. Get each member to teach skill ASAP - The final test of a skill is if they can then turn around and teach it. Set up this opportunity as part of your guided learning program.

Sharing Leadership As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by…

Colin Powell’s Rules It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning. Get mad, then get over it. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that, when your position falls, your ego goes with it. It can be done! Be careful what you choose, you may get it.

Colin Powell’s Rules Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision. You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn't let someone else make yours. Check small things. Share credit. Remain calm. Be kind.

Colin Powell’s Rules Have a vision. Be demanding.
Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

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