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Leadership Tips for Rotarians. What we will discuss… . How effective leaders: Motivate Delegate Facilitate Basically…how to engage volunteers!. Motivation:. People Support What they Help to Create Empower Them Listen Persuade – Don’t Dictate Find Out What Motivates Them
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What we will discuss… How effective leaders: • Motivate • Delegate • Facilitate Basically…how to engage volunteers!
Motivation: • People Support What they Help to Create • Empower Them • Listen • Persuade – Don’t Dictate • Find Out What Motivates Them • Give Timely Feedback • One Little Word
Delegate & Get More Done • Determine the what • Carefully pick the who • Give clear instructions • Cement commitment • Establish milestones • Don’t hover • Follow up
Delegation Its not about you.
Exercise What does a cat and a refrigerator have in common?
Exercise What are some traits of a good facilitator?
Leader as Facilitator People Support What They Help To Create How to facilitate this process.
The Facilitators Role • Create a trusting atmosphere • Relax the group • Clarify comments • Listen and question • Give support • Lead discussions
The Facilitators Role • Ask open-ended questions • Invite everyone to participate • Summarize discussions • Remain quiet, wait for responses, and listen
Common Facilitator Mistakes • Avoid certain topics • Downplay ideas • Refute participants’ statements • Push personal agendas • Assume you have the right answers • Control the group
A.S.S.E.M.B.L.E Ask open-ended questions. Safety is always first Silence is okay (wait to the count of 10). Everyone participates in some way. Manage the group Be prepared Listen to clarify and understand Encourage, appreciate, and enjoy!
Tips for Facilitators • Be adaptable and flexible. • Provide clear instructions. • Know your goal. • Set a positive tone and mood.
Thank You! Meisha Rouser Kingston-NK Rotary