1. Planning for Cub Leaders
PLANNING FOR SUCCESS The Six Steps of Planning

2. Planning for Cub Leaders
1. CONSIDER THE TASK
Establish the purpose, goals, and objectives

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2. CONSIDER THE RESOURCES
Who (personnel)
What (items needed)
Where (facilities)
When (time)
How (skills).
What is available to you?
What can you make?
Who can help?

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3. CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVES
Develop several alternative approaches
Test each alternative
Which will work best to meet your goals and objectives

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4. WRITE DOWN THE PLAN
Write down your plan
Include lists of responsibilities, resources needed, how you will execute, when & where

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5. EXECUTE THE PLAN
Stay with your plan, if possible
If things change, always have PLAN B ready

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6. EVALUATE
What could have been done better?
How can we improve next time?
Problems?
How can problems be resolved?
Recognition?