GETS 2 District Leadership Plan DGN Training Seminar Session 2 DGTM Chapter 2 Jason S.C “Archi” Hsu

GETS 3 Learning Objectives 1.Appoint an effective leadership team for the district. 2.Promote the Club Leadership Plan to clubs in the district. 3.Develop strategies for managing volunteers.

GETS 4 District Leadership Plan  An operational structure for districts  Common features –Assistant governors –Standard committees –A system for continuity in leadership

GETS 5 Purpose of the District Leadership Plan Created to help the governor and district leadership team better serve the clubs and to enable the district to function more effectively

GETS 6 District Leadership Plan What Should you consider when selecting candidates for district appointment

GETS 7 District Leadership Plan How can past district governors help select your district’s leadership team?

GETS 8 District Leadership Plan How can you ensure continuity in the leadership team?

GETS 9 Club Leadership Plan  The RI board approve the Club leadership Plan in November 2004 as the recommended administrative framework for all Rotary clubs.  The Club Leadership Plan is not mandatory.  Additional resources on the Club leadership can be found at

GETS 10 Club Leadership Plan What percentage of clubs in your district have implemented the Club Leadership Plan?

GETS 11 Club Leadership Plan Who can give an overview of Club Leadership Plan?

GETS 12 Club Leadership Plan  An operational structure for clubs  Common features include: –Continuity in projects and decision making –Consensus for decision making and goal setting –Larger supply of well-trained club leaders –Succession planning for club leadership

GETS 13 Nine Implementation Steps 1.Develop a long-range plan 2.Set annual goals in harmony with the long- range plan 3.Conduct club assemblies 4.Ensure clear communication between key club and district members 5.Provide for continuity in leadership, including succession planning

GETS 14 Nine Implementation Steps 6.Amend bylaws to reflect club committee structure and roles and responsibilities of club leaders 7.Provide opportunities to increase fellowship among club members 8.Ensure every member is active in a club project or function 9.Develop a comprehensive training plan

GETS 15 Club Leadership Plan  Membership  Club public relations  Club administration  Service projects  The Rotary Foundation Committees

GETS 16 Club Leadership Plan  How will the Club Leadership Plan benefit in your district?

GETS 17 Club Leadership Plan  How will you and your assistant governors help clubs to develop their leadership plans?

GETS 18 Managing Your District Team  What are some techniques you will use to manage the district team?

GETS 19 Managing Your District Team Case Study

GETS 20 Scenario 1  Underperforming Committee Chair Daniel is a first-year committee chair. It’s halfway through the years, He is not performing to your expectation. Daniel does not respond to committee members and has not made progress on any of the committee’s goals. The committee members are frustrated, and they’re threatening to step down if action is not take.

GETS 21 Scenario 2  Clubs Not Working with Assistant Governors  In past years, some of the clubs in Governor Tanaka’s district have preferred to work with the governor instead of assistant governor. Your goals is to have team work with assistant governor in accordance with the district leadership plan.

GETS 22 Scenario 3 Strained Relationship with Assistant Governor Maria, an assistant governor who has served for two consecutive years, has been very successful with her clubs. The clubs she works with have led the district in membership retention and annual giving. However, you not get along well with Maria. She consistently disagrees with you on key issues and procedures.

GETS 23 Managing Your District Team  Base on the scenarios on the handout, How will you monitor the performance of your district team?  How will you work with assistant governors to support clubs?

GETS 24 Review of Learning Objectives 1.Appoint an effective leadership team for the district. 2.Promote the Club Leadership Plan to clubs in the district. 3.Develop strategies for managing volunteers.

GETS 25 Thank you