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the elections and expect some hero to appear out of the
woodwork.
Start looking for potential leaders immediately
Work with them, teach them, encourage them, help them
gain the skills and knowledge they will need to take your
place.
How to do this? Three words...
RECRUITING... MENTORING... NETWORKING
Recruiting
Look for the kind of person you want to follow
you. They are there among you Learn to spot them. They
leave clues
They are creative, energetic and often passionate
about what they do, ( both in and out of the organization).
They are team players They share tasks and the
rewards
They are not afraid to make mistakes, accept the
responsibility and try to learn from them.
They challenge and question authority ( even
yours) They ask why things have always been done ' that
way'. They are never divisive or negative in criticizing, but
bring forth viable, positive ideas.
They have a commitment to the organization and
often remind others of it.
They are impatient with non- productive and time-wasting
activities and wont work just to maintain the
status quo'
They want the organization to grow and reach its'
full potential.
They are willing to take calculated risks They
enjoy a challenge and probably display impatience with
those who will not consider change.
Whether you are a leader or a member who is
concerned with the future of the organization, you should be
watching for these people
Mentoring
Mentoring is a form of apprenticeship. It is
teaching, guiding and acting as a role model. As a leader,
you should be apprenticing' your potential replacement.
Explain the responsibilities and duties of the
office Tell them exactly what is involved Be honest Don't
say , " It's nothing"
Encourage risk- taking and help them redefine
failure' When we learn from our mistakes, they are no
longer failures.
Challenge them with new thoughts and
perspectives. Encourage them to question, debate and
analyse decisions, even yours.
Share your visions and plans with them, and heed
theirs Let them into the ' inner circle" so they can see what
is involved in your job.
Listen to them. not just hear, but listen! Help them resolve
their concerns and hesitations about taking a leadership
role. Do this by helpful input, not by ignoring them or
putting them off.
If thev take on a leadership role....
Give them honest feedback. Talk about the
standards of the organization. If you feel they are making a
mistake, talk to them privately. BUT be very careful not to
impose your will ( control). after all, it's their call now!
Avoid them becoming too dependent on you, and
watch for signs of co- dependence on your part
Encourage the membership to turn their loyalty to
the new' guy
Encourage them to develop their own visions and
plans and methods. Trust them and let them go.
Networking
Whether you are in a leadership role,
contemplating a leadership role or ' grooming' a future
leader you should be networking... team building and team
playing.
A leader needs a strong personal support group
to be successful. This group of spouse ( partner), family,
friends and co- workers must understand and support the
commitment the leader must make to the organization They
help a leader find the time, the mental strength and even
information he needs to fill the role.
Discuss this with a potential leader. Offer to
discuss it with members of his support group if they want
some information or reassurance. No matter how well suited
a person may be for the job. they can't do it without this
support
If you are a leader, be sure to maintain this support
group by being honest about the commitment, by sharing
your goals, and by balancing your time between personal
and club
Familiarize the potential leader with people in
the organization. Introduce him to past and present leaders
for knowledge about the position and to gain enthusiasm for
it. Involve him in a higher level of the organization by
inviting him along on conferences and workshops. This
allows him to get his feet wet and shows him that leaders are
just people, not some alien species.
As a potential leader you should be networking
within your club Discuss with the members your vision for
the future of the group to see who shares your ideas. These
will become your ' club' support group To accomplish
great things, you need people who share your ideas and
willingly work with you to accomplish them Cultivate this
support and be sure to recognize it and thank them for it
As a potential leader you should focus on
l e a r n i n g Ask questions Find out what you need to know.
Start now to acquire the skills and gain the knowledge you
will need to fill the role.
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| Title | Communicate with Confidence/Project Report |
| Language | en |
| Date | June 1999 |
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| Title | communicate with confidence 69 |
| Language | en |
| Transcript | the elections and expect some hero to appear out of the woodwork. Start looking for potential leaders immediately Work with them, teach them, encourage them, help them gain the skills and knowledge they will need to take your place. How to do this? Three words... RECRUITING... MENTORING... NETWORKING Recruiting Look for the kind of person you want to follow you. They are there among you Learn to spot them. They leave clues They are creative, energetic and often passionate about what they do, ( both in and out of the organization). They are team players They share tasks and the rewards They are not afraid to make mistakes, accept the responsibility and try to learn from them. They challenge and question authority ( even yours) They ask why things have always been done ' that way'. They are never divisive or negative in criticizing, but bring forth viable, positive ideas. They have a commitment to the organization and often remind others of it. They are impatient with non- productive and time-wasting activities and wont work just to maintain the status quo' They want the organization to grow and reach its' full potential. They are willing to take calculated risks They enjoy a challenge and probably display impatience with those who will not consider change. Whether you are a leader or a member who is concerned with the future of the organization, you should be watching for these people Mentoring Mentoring is a form of apprenticeship. It is teaching, guiding and acting as a role model. As a leader, you should be apprenticing' your potential replacement. Explain the responsibilities and duties of the office Tell them exactly what is involved Be honest Don't say , " It's nothing" Encourage risk- taking and help them redefine failure' When we learn from our mistakes, they are no longer failures. Challenge them with new thoughts and perspectives. Encourage them to question, debate and analyse decisions, even yours. Share your visions and plans with them, and heed theirs Let them into the ' inner circle" so they can see what is involved in your job. Listen to them. not just hear, but listen! Help them resolve their concerns and hesitations about taking a leadership role. Do this by helpful input, not by ignoring them or putting them off. If thev take on a leadership role.... Give them honest feedback. Talk about the standards of the organization. If you feel they are making a mistake, talk to them privately. BUT be very careful not to impose your will ( control). after all, it's their call now! Avoid them becoming too dependent on you, and watch for signs of co- dependence on your part Encourage the membership to turn their loyalty to the new' guy Encourage them to develop their own visions and plans and methods. Trust them and let them go. Networking Whether you are in a leadership role, contemplating a leadership role or ' grooming' a future leader you should be networking... team building and team playing. A leader needs a strong personal support group to be successful. This group of spouse ( partner), family, friends and co- workers must understand and support the commitment the leader must make to the organization They help a leader find the time, the mental strength and even information he needs to fill the role. Discuss this with a potential leader. Offer to discuss it with members of his support group if they want some information or reassurance. No matter how well suited a person may be for the job. they can't do it without this support If you are a leader, be sure to maintain this support group by being honest about the commitment, by sharing your goals, and by balancing your time between personal and club Familiarize the potential leader with people in the organization. Introduce him to past and present leaders for knowledge about the position and to gain enthusiasm for it. Involve him in a higher level of the organization by inviting him along on conferences and workshops. This allows him to get his feet wet and shows him that leaders are just people, not some alien species. As a potential leader you should be networking within your club Discuss with the members your vision for the future of the group to see who shares your ideas. These will become your ' club' support group To accomplish great things, you need people who share your ideas and willingly work with you to accomplish them Cultivate this support and be sure to recognize it and thank them for it As a potential leader you should focus on l e a r n i n g Ask questions Find out what you need to know. Start now to acquire the skills and gain the knowledge you will need to fill the role. |
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