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The Leadership Excellence Series

Building a Team & HPL:Building the D6 2016-2017 team

Diane Windingland, 11/9/2015

A variety of knowledge and skills to accomplish the organization’s goals

More creativity and greater productivity

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Benefits

Corporate benefits

More time to devote to leadership issues and the organization’s mission

Spend less time on day-to-day supervision and activities

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Benefits

As a leader

1. Select team members2. Review goals3. Establish parameters4. Develop a plan5. Assign roles and responsibilities6. Establish measurements7. Build team trust

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Organizing the Team

HPL Project: 2016-2017 D6 Team

The Challenge:

130+District Leaders

Elected and Appointed Leaders

Elected Leaders• District Director• Program Quality Director• Club Growth Director• 10 Division Directors

Appointed Leaders• Public Relations, Admin, Finance• 61 Area Directors• 55 others (chairs, etc.)

WHY? District Mission:We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

Club Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Personal Mission . . .

Personal/Professional Growth

Friends

Fun!

Making a Difference

Making a Difference

Making a

BIGDifference

almost

6000members

HPL Vision Statement, Part 1

I imagine starting the Toastmaster year with all leadership positions filled by district leaders who have clear understandings of the responsibilities, opportunities and challenges of their positions, are excited to serve the members in their chosen roles, and have at least one mentor to guide them.

HPL Vision Statement, Part 1

July 1, 2016 all positions filled

Leaders understand scope of role

Excited to serve

Have a mentor

HPL Vision Statement, Part 2

By July 1, 85% of the Division and Area Directors will have received training at at least on DEC meeting (May, June).

HPL Mission

The mission is to recruit district leaders so that 95 percent are in place by the transition meeting (May 21, 2016) and 100 percent are in place by July 1, 2016. Potential leaders will be clearly informed about their roles and assisted with finding a mentor, if they don’t have one.

HOW??Ask!

• Ask current leaders• Ask past leaders for referrals

Inform • Online: website/newsletter/facebook• DEC meeting

Recruit Division Directors early• Ask to recruit their teams of Area Directors

Opportunity

“If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you’re not sure you can

do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later.”

-Richard Branson

Training: an Empowerment tool

Problem solvingHolding effective meetingsOrganizingProject managementCommunicationConflict resolution

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Train the Team

Train and practice teamwork concepts:

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+Selecting CarefullyOrganizing a teamTrainingEmpowering the team to new levels of growth and achievement

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The success of a leader depends upon the ability to share power with others and let them direct their own work

Your Opportunity

Consider District Leadership District officer requirement for ALS/DTM DD, PQD, CGD, PRM, FM, AM, Div. & Area Directors

Encourage others to step upRefer potential leaders

Build a Team!Do Great Things Together!