1. LEADING BY EXAMPLE Module 05 of the series for Group Leaders NEXT

2. 05 About this self tutoring module This interactive module is based on the New Zealand publication called “ An Operating Guide for Managing a Scout Group”.An Operating Guide for Managing a Scout Group It is designed for Group Leaders who are unable to attend a training course, or who prefer to learn at their own pace at home. There are 9 of these interactive modules in the series and they may be downloaded free of charge from this website: region1.scouts.org.nz/ Note: Click the and buttons to navigate through the module. BACK NEXT BACK

3. The Scout Promise and Law for Group Leaders is the same as for the Scout, Venturer and Rover Sections. Doing your “best to keep the Scout Promise and Law” is an essential part of being a Group Leader or for that matter, any leader in Scouting. The youth members, their parents, leaders in the Movement and members of the general public who are aware of the Scout Promise and Law, expect all members of SCOUTS to behave in a manner consistent with the Promise and Law. It applies to all members NEXT 05 The Scout Promise and Law BACK When inappropriate behaviour is observed it’s quite reasonable for the Group Leader to challenge a leader (or youth member) in private by asking the question: “How does your behaviour fit with your promise to do your best to observe the Scout Promise and Law?” If you happen to have a copy of the Scout Promise and Law in your pocket, so much the better.

4. NEXT 05 The Scout Promise and Law A Group Leader could well use the following quite well known maxims when interacting with members of SCOUTS in general. 1.The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would have them treat you. 2.Praise: Praise in public, criticise in private. BACK

5. The Promise all Scouts, Venturers and Leaders make is: On my honour I promise to do my best, to do my duty to my God, to the Queen and my country, to help other people and to live by the Scout Law. The Kea and Cub sections have a simpler version of the Promise and Law. The Scout Law all Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders promise to do their best to observe is: 1. A Scout is loyal and trustworthy. 2. A Scout is considerate and tolerant. 3. A Scout is a friend to all. 4. A Scout accepts challenges with courage. 5. A Scout uses resources wisely. 6. A Scout respects the environment. 7. A Scout has self respect and is sincere. 05 The Scout Promise and Law NEXT BACK

6. NEXT 05 The importance of a ‘vision’ BACK Effective leaders are generally passionate about the organisation they are working in and this is usually communicated to the members as a “vision”, as in “I have a vision....”. An example might be “I have a vision of our Group steadily growing because well trained leaders are offering good quality programmes that extend and challenge our youth members”. This vision statement sets an expectation of: continuous growth leaders attending training youth members receiving well presented and adventurous programmes The likely outcome? Youth and leaders alike being prepared to invite their friends to join as well.

7. How to harness the power of ‘Vision’ Here are some ideas that could be part of a vision statement for a hypothetical Scout Group. 1.Increased membership. 2.A new section in the Group. 3.Increased % of teenage membership. 4.Well trained leaders. 5.A well maintained meeting place. 6.An active Group Committee. 7.Increased parent participation. These are not specific quantifiable goals, just broad statements of intent so that the members have an understanding of the direction the Group wishes to move. NEXT 05 The importance of a ‘vision’ BACK If you talk about the vision from time to time, people will become used to the idea. When it’s time to update the Group’s Development Plan it‘s but a short step to turn some of these statements of intent into ‘SMART’ goals for the next year.

8. The Group Leader, supported by the Zone Team, is responsible for ensuring that the members of the Group accept and follow the SCOUTS Policies, Rules and Management Procedures as set out in the SCOUTS Rule Book. This includes the following key standards: 1.Members wear the appropriate official uniform correctly 2.The Brand Standards as shown in the SCOUTS Brand Guidelines manual are adhered to 3.The Activity Intention Sheets and accompanying Risk Management NEXT 05 Enforcing standards BACK 3.Processes are correctly used for all activities held away from the regular meeting place. 4.The Leader Warranting process is followed correctly to ensure only approved people are recruited. 5.Only current Warranted Leaders are placed in charge of a section in a Group and no exceptions are made. 6.All leaders in the Group are being trained to a standard that meets the requirements and prescriptions listed in the SCOUTS National Leader Training Scheme.

9. NEXT 05 Scouts Code Of Conduct BACK SCOUTS New Zealand have ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Duty of Care’ documents that all adult members including parent helpers are required to read, understand, sign and follow. Each adult who interacts with the youth members or who applies for a Leadership Warrant or a Scout Associate Certificate, is given two copies of the Code of Conduct. They sign both, then retain one and give the other to the Leader to whom they report, usually the Group Leader. A copy of both documents can be found in the booklet called “An Introduction to SCOUTS New Zealand”.

10. SCOUTS New Zealand has the right to ask a leader or parent helper to leave the Scout Movement if their behaviour doesn’t conform to the Code of Conduct or gives cause for concern. The Movement doesn’t have to give a reason for asking a person to leave. BUT the National Development Manager must give prior approval for a person to be asked to leave or be suspended pending a hearing or review. (The rule Book Part C, Rule 50) Persistent failure to observe the Code of Conduct and Duty of Care NEXT 05 Scouts Code Of Conduct BACK Extract from the Warrant Application “I have read SCOUTS New Zealand Duty of Care and Code of Conduct for Adults statements printed on the next page and accept the requirements of this appointment and obligations of me. I agree, that when called upon to do so by the Zone Leader, Regional Development Manager or the National Development Manager I will hand in my Warrant, together with all monies, badges, property and records belonging to any part of The Scout Association of New Zealand. “

11. NEXT 05 Wearing of medals BACK Leaders who have earned medals are encouraged to wear them on formal occasions. These might be: At Founder’s Day Ceremonies. At a Queen’s Scout Award presentation. At an Anzac Parade. At a Church Parade. At a presentation of Awards and Medals to other leaders and lay members.

12. NEXT 05 Evaluating and delegating ideas BACK Your task as Group Leader is to manage the Group in such a way that the leaders and committee are all pulling in the same direction with enthusiasm and energy. This can sometimes be quite a challenge given the wide range of attitudes, personal pressures and stresses present in most communities. Usually, if you focus on the outcomes or goals and let people work towards them in their own inimitable fashion, you end up empowering them to make decisions about how they will do things. The end result is usually relatively self motivated teams of people. Not everyone will be comfortable with the way you prefer to do things, so provided their method is safe and in compliance with our Scouting values, let them do it their way. Self Motivation Empowerment Leads to

13. If someone raises a problem or an issue of some sort, always ask them what they think is a possible solution. Quickly evaluate it (10 seconds?) and if there are no serious downsides, why not suggest they try it and let you know how it works out. If you think it would be wise to include someone with more experience to help them, ask them who they think would be prepared to help them. NEXT 05 Evaluating and delegating ideas BACK Hints about delegating Effectively, you have just delegated the task while empowering them and mentoring them at the same time. Before too long they will be coming to you with solutions instead of problems and eventually they will tell you what they intend to do. In some cases, the more competent of them will tell you what they have done to solve an issue you may not even have been aware of. And isn’t this a great situation to be in? Your team identifying problems and sorting them before you even hear about them.

14. NEXT BACK 05 Check your understanding At the ‘Initial Training’ course. When the ‘An Introduction to Scouting New Zealand for Leaders’ booklet is explained to them. Click what you believe is the correct statement 2. At what point does the new leader sign the ‘Code of Conduct’? When the ‘An Introduction to Scouting New Zealand for Leaders’ booklet is explained to them. When they are invested into the Group and presented with the Leadership Warrant. 1. At what point do leaders get to read and understand the ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Duty of Care’?

15. NEXT BACK 05 Check your understanding can be dismissed by the Group Leader can be asked to leave Scouting by the Zone Leader, Regional Development Manager or National Development Manager. Click what you believe is the correct statement 4. Empowering the Group Team can result in a self motivated and energised team of leaders. Identify one of the techniques you can use to empower people? Delegate to trained leaders and let them do the task their way, provided it is safe. Ensure standards are maintained by delegating tasks to trained leaders who follow the methods the GL sets for the Group. 3. Leaders who persistently fail to observe the Code of conduct….

16. Congratulations. You have completed the Group Leaders training module 5 Please click on this link and advise the Zone Training Leader.click on this link The modules in this series are: GLs Support – 1. Scouts is a value based organisation GLs Support - 2. The Group, the committee, the AGM and you GLs Support - 3. Recruiting and inducting adult volunteers GLs Support - 4. Supporting your Group team GLs Support - 5. Leading by example GLs Support - 6. You are not alone GLs Support - 7. Communicating effectively GLs Support - 8. Planning and development GLs Support - 9. Protecting SCOUTS assets EXIT BACK 05 This module is complete

17. Correct !!! Well done, you understand SCOUTS approach on this. BACK

18. Correct !!! Well done, you understand SCOUTS approach on this. BACK

19. Sorry !!! The Code of Conduct and Duty of Care are introduced to potential Leaders at the time they go through the “An Introduction to Scouting New Zealand for Leaders” when they first show interest in becoming a Leader. BACK

20. Sorry !!! Leaders sign the ‘Code of Conduct’ when they are presented with their Leadership Warrant. BACK

21. Sorry !!! The Group Leader cannot dismiss or suspend a leader for misbehaviour. The GL can recommend to the Zone Leader that a person in the group should be dismissed or suspended. BACK

22. Sorry !!! You could operate this way but you seldom win the hearts of your team members. There is a better way. BACK