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Student Organization Handbook
Suggestions for More Effective Leadership
- Let members know well in advance of meetings
- Keep your advisor well informed
- Have a well thought out agenda for meetings (Pre planning is crucial!)
- Do not do all the talking. Involve Others. Members must get a good
feeling out of their participation or they will not come back.
- Do not be afraid to disagree, but do it tactfully. Encourage members
to do the same.
- Know what you want to acoomplish before you begin a task or meeting.
- There are appropriate times to brainstorm and dream. There are also
appropriate times to be realistic and practical. Know how to tell the
difference.
- Be sure to keep all members well informed. Evaluate the communication
pattern of the organization and its effectiveness.
- Be sure to get to know all members and help them get to know each
other.
- As a leader, be sure that positive thoughts are always around. If
the members begin to feel negative vibes, they too, may become negative.
- When delegating a task, be clear and specific about expectations
of what should be completed.
- Listen to and value other's opinions and thoughts.
- Stop and evaluate everything the organization does. From these evaluations,
programs can improve in the future.
- Compliments jobs well done! Everyone needs a little recognition.
- Whenever possible, make decisions as a group.
- Remember, try and keep discussions on track during meetings.
- Look ahead and anticipate programs or projects It gives more time
for planning.
- Make sure the organization understands its goals and objectives.
This fosters a better work environment.
- Learn what outside resources are available. DO NOT HESITATE TO USE
THEM!
BEING A
LEADER IS NOT ALWAYS EASY BUT IT IS WORTH
IT!
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