USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 1 Auxiliary Deck Plate Leadership Series Improving Unit Engagement USCG Leadership Competency: Leading Others: Team Building Learning Outcomes:  Describe six ways to improve unit engagement  Assess what stage the flotilla or division is at An engaged unit is a highly effective team. Unit engagement is one of the toughest challenges faced by Flotilla and Division commanders today. Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Overview of Need  An engaged unit is a highly effective team. Unit engagement is one of the toughest challenges faced by Flotilla and Division commanders today.  As time passes, it can be difficult to keep your unit motivated and determined to go the extra mile. Members can quickly become complacent and end up doing the bare minimum to get by.  It is crucial to keep your members motivated and satisfied, with plenty of opportunities for development and upward mobility. USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 2 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Be a Leader they can Believe in and Lead by Example Strong interest in members In both Auxiliary and personal lives 5 years of membership is a crucial time USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 3 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Empower your Members Give members the ability to make decisions and offer input Provide members with necessary resources Create a sense of ownership and provide opportunities for growth USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 4 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Build a Positive Work Environment Positive unit culture Let members interact, have fun, blow off steam Respect work/live balance USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series5 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Build Confidence in Your Members Be hearty in praise Recognize hard work/achievements Keep members motivated USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series6 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Provide Feedback Younger generations thrive on feedback Opportunities for coaching and mentoring Find hidden talents and skills USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series7 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Measure member Engagement Unit dynamics will change over time Develop member metrics Be honest about challenges USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series8 Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX

Summary – Where are We as a Flotilla? USCG Auxiliary Leadership Deck Plate Series 9 Do we have:  Leaders we can believe in and lead by example?  Empower us?  Build a positive work environment?  Build confidence in us?  Give feedback?  Measure member engagement How can we get there? What should we do? Reviewed, DIR-T USCGAUX