LEADING AND MOTIVATING VOLUNTEERS Facilitator: Bev Reed

Learning Objectives Demonstrate new insights into your club’s character and culture Develop a personalized leadership approach unique to your club List techniques for effectively motivating and engaging members

Objectives continued Outline a leadership, participation and communication plan Identify and locate leadership resources available to the club president

Group Discussion How does leading your club differ from other leadership roles you may have, including business roles What are the key issues you want to insure are addressed in this session

Club President’s success is largely determined by how you effectively engage each person in contributing to your success. Determined by your understanding of: Character culture & demographics in your club Your leadership style and approach to effectively leading volunteers Develop of shared goals

Implementing an effective organization structure Choosing and attracting other dynamic leaders Effective communication

What you face as you begin your year The traditions & cultural nature of your club Generational and gender differences and their impact on motivation and participation The appeal of projects and programs and their impact on participation The role of fellowship and team building

If your club was a season…. What would it be

Fall…aging somewhat & mature SeasonedStatus Quo ConservativeGetting Stale CoolReluctant to change ExperiencedFocused on culture Aging

Winter…traditional & aging OldAll Male DyingFocused on tradition Formal – UnfriendlyHierarchical ColdShrinking Cliques Big

Summer..balanced & focused FunctionalSocial Friendly – warmFund raisers MaturingFocused on goals FunNimble Confident

Spring…young & energetic YoungChanging InexperiencedUnfocused EnergeticHighly flexible NaïveRisk takers GrowingImpatient

Traditional – Silent Generation Survived the trauma of the depression and a major war Characterized by a reverence for authority, a quest for stability and financial security and a strong civic-mindedness

The Boomers Reeling from the chaos of the civil rights movement, assassinations of popular leaders and the Vietnam War End up focusing more on achieving ideals through support of teams, harmony, self fulfillment, and a strong commitment to the work (in contrast to the silent’s commitment to the company

Generation X Saw a much higher rate of divorce among their parents. 1 st generation of latch key kids and the first to witness the effects of downsizing as their parents were laid off Ended up with more self-reliant pose, challenging leadership structures (not just leaders) and advocating for a work-life balance

Gen Y Generally defined as the generation between year olds, is conservatively estimated to be 60 million strong, making it almost as large as the massive Baby Boom generation They want to help people and make the world a better place. One of their deepest desires is to resolve the contradiction between financial success and making the world a better place. To them it shouldn’t have to be either/or

4 x 2 x 5 = 40 4 generations 2 genders 5 avenues of service = 40 characteristics of your club

How does LEADERSHIP differ from MANAGEMENT

Management Being a “Boss”Individual power ControlTasks AuthorityWe/They AdministrationDoing things Right Rules/regulation Systems & Structure

Leadership Being a “coach”Service EmpowermentAccountability LeadershipDoing Right Things Innovation Vision/Values People Teams

Five Levels of Agreement THE MEANING OF YES I have no intention of doing what you ask—I just couldn’t say no Yes, but..qualifiers and conditions that may or may not be communicated Assumptive..will do it, but their way Yes..with a motivation to personally contribute Spiritual..will live by their word