Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge Trainer: Brett Warner Section SR-7B Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org

Planning for Success Who knows what the word dynamic means? Definition: characterized by continuous change, activity, or progress What is a Dynamic Lodge Structure? 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Planning for Success Change is a scary word Change is difficult Change requires work Tradition can be a very powerful Ask questions: What can we do better? How can we do it better? 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Planning for Success “The Definition of insanity is doing something over and over and expecting different results” - Benjamin Franklin 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Planning for Success How do we implement Dynamic Lodge Structure? 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

SWOT Example SWOT Analysis 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

SWOT Analysis Cont. What were the strengths of the event? Those who attended the dance and craft workshops were pleased and showed interest in becoming involved There was plenty of food to eat 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

SWOT Analysis What were the weaknesses of the event? Low attendance is exacerbated by the SAT The youth who did not attend the dance and craft workshops did not have much fun The food was lacking in preparation 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

SWOT Analysis What were the opportunities of the event? If the date is changed attendance could increase If properly cultivated this lodge might gain feeders for their Native American programs If more types of events are added appeal could broaden If a different chief cook is asked to cook the food might be prepared better 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

SWOT Analysis What were the threats of the event? Lodge attendance could decrease due to a lack of fun Lodge attendance could decrease due to the poor food preparation Lodge participation and retention could ultimately decline due to the poor food and the lack of fun if a trend is allowed to develop 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

SWOT Analysis Think how YOU can: Get out of your comfort zone!!! Maximize Strengths Minimize Weaknesses Seize Opportunities Avoid Threats Get out of your comfort zone!!! 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan “Vision without strategy is little more than a daydream” – John Maxwell 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan How do you develop a roadmap for success? 4 STEP Process 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan STEP 1: Review last year’s goals STEP 2: Make a list of lodge goals and responsibilities for the coming year 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan Let’s look at some goals Obtain National Quality Lodge Perform 1000 hours of service Improve lodge communications Donate $1 million to the council endowment fund What’s wrong with this goals? 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan Let’s look at some more goals Increase Brotherhood conversion by 15% over last year Fill all attendance slots for the next national conference Publish an updated lodge planbook at the beginning of each lodge year Are these goals better? 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan STEP 3: Communicate your goals Paint the Big Picture for your people! 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan STEP 4: Recruit your team Find the player for the position Find the position for the player Look for get-it-done-and-then-some people for your team 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Developing & Executing a Game Plan The Law of the Catalyst Winning teams have players who make things happen Be a catalyst!!! 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Wrap Up Change is difficult What can we do better? How can we do it better? What is a Dynamic Lodge Structure? SWOT Analysis THINK get out of your comfort zone 4 step planning process Be a catalyst! 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge

Contact Information Brett Warner 200 Laurel Springs Dr. Apartment #202 Durham, NC 27713 brett@brettwarner.com 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Meeting the Challenge of the Mini-Lodge