Troop Committee, Bobwhite Blather, Page 2

September 16, 2013

Micromanaging: a bad idea

We’ve all been there, I’m sure. We’ve worked for, or with, someone who quite figuratively can’t see the forest for the trees. Someone who fusses over every small detail of a project, process or workplace and who directs even the most minute function, whether it’s something he or she knows about or not.

Micromanaging, as it’s come to be known, is the bane of corporate existence. Articles and entire books have been written about the phenomenon and what to do about it. It has even spawned a wildly popular comic strip,Â Dilbert, in which a typical engineer is tormented daily by his boss with inane orders, processes and obstacles to getting any work done.

Unfortunately, Scouting isn’t exempt from the micromanagers. Continue reading “Micromanaging: a bad idea”

August 26, 2013

Committee chair timeline: September

Now that school has started, many troops that scale back in the summer are in full swing again or are about to, and a new year of camping and activities is underway.

Since starting this series of articles a few months ago, I’ve been highlighting the things that the committee chair should remember to do during each month. For a reminder as we get the fall season underway, here are those things that you should be doing each month: Continue reading “Committee chair timeline: September”

July 29, 2013

Committee chair timeline: August

August is almost here. Summer is flying by, fall is in sight, and with it, a ramp-up in Scouting activity.

Here are some things the committee chair needs to be on top of as we get busier: Continue reading “Committee chair timeline: August”

May 27, 2013

Committee chair timeline: June

Many troops scale back a bit during the summer months, so in the coming weeks the list of things to pay attention to will shrink somewhat. There are still several things you need to ensure get handled before the break. Continue reading “Committee chair timeline: June”

April 29, 2013

Committee chair timeline: May

Spring is finally here, at least in the north, and we’re finally getting outdoors (without heavy winter gear) enjoying some warmer weather. School may be winding down or ramping up for the final push. Many troops undergo a shift in activity over the summer as well, and it’s time to look forward and see what the committee needs to do to support the boys. Continue reading “Committee chair timeline: May”