BECOMING A LEADER Becoming A Leader NOAC 2015

BECOMING A LEADER

Becoming A Leader NOAC 2015 theme “It Starts With Us” Goals for the session: üProvide information on how to become a leader. üOffer examples of good leadership characteristics. üGive an opportunity to take the information back home and put it to use.

Becoming A Leader Learn about lodge leadership opportunities, the qualities of great leaders, and develop a plan to put into action the goals you set to become a better lodge leader. ü "What are my Opportunities" discuss opportunities to get involved in a local lodge. ü "Qualities and Expectations of Lodge Leaders" focuses on the qualities of great leaders and the expectations of being a lodge leader. Setting the example, servant leadership, etc. Focus on the fact that young Arrowmen look up to these leaders and their behaviors and actions can, and will, have a lasting impact on these young and new Arrowmen. ü "Making it Happen Back Home" is a hands on session where guests will write a personal action plan, developing several goals, to take what they have learned. They will then commit to completing these goals when they return home from NOAC.

Becoming A Leader This session will help the Lodge/Chapter/Section with Journey to Excellence Requirements #16 & #17

Becoming A Leader (JTE) 16. Leadership development: Conduct at least one LLD during the year with qualified instructors using current materials. • Bronze – Train at least 56% of LEC members or a 3% increase over prior year (50 points) • Silver – Train at least 83% of LEC members or a 3% increase over 56% (100 points) • Gold – Train 100% of LEC members or a 3% increase over 83% (200 points)

Becoming A Leader (JTE) 17. Planning and reporting: Submit a written performance plan and annual report of accomplishments to the Scout Executive and council executive board. • Bronze – Submit a written annual lodge performance plan to the Scout Executive (25 points) • Silver – Submit a written annual report to the council executive board (50 points) • Gold – Oral annual report given to council executive board by the lodge chief (100 points)

Becoming A Leader Session 1 "What are my Opportunities" These apply to lodge and chapter (youth and adult adviser) • Officer – chief, vice chief, secretary, treasurer. • Committee chairman. • Event chairman. • Elangomat. • Event committee chairman. • Special project chairman. • Adviser – All adult roles are as ADVISERS.

Becoming A Leader Session 2 "Qualities and Expectations of Lodge Leaders" Styles of Leadership ØDictator ØDelegator ØDoer ØLet It Happen

Becoming A Leader Session 2 Phases of Leadership ØForming the group ØGetting the group together ØWorking with the group ØGroup performance.

Becoming A Leader Session 2

Becoming A Leader Session 2 Important characteristics of leadership ØPlanning ØDelegating ØSetting the Example ØEvaluating ØCommunicating ØGroup Resources ØTeaching ØIndividual and Group Characteristics (Know yourself and your group, strengths and weaknesses)

Becoming A Leader Session 3 "Making it Happen Back Home" Participants will develop written goals to use when they get back home to improve the chapter/lodge/section by using the leadership skills they have learned at NOAC.

Becoming A Leader Session 3 Use SMART goal(s) üSpecific üMeasurable üAttainable üRelevant üTimely

Becoming A Leader Session 3 The session staff will assist the participants in developing their goals. A form will be provided for use by the participants.

Becoming A Leader Contract

Trainer Preparation What qualifications should the trainer have to perform this session? Trainers for this session should be familiar with: ØThe different styles and stages of leadership. ØGroup dynamics ØEffective teaching techniques ØUnderstand the SMART accronym

Appendix Resources List any resources to assist in Training (Power. Point, Handouts, etc. )

Trainer Instructions: Have been provided in the notes for each slide.

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