Recently we discussed the power of asking questions. By embracing the likelihood that others’ wisdom can teach you something, you can expand your circle of influence and learn at the same time. Continue reading “Ignorance can be powerful”
Asking the right questions
Continuing our discussion on developing your own management and leadership skills, let’s consider the importance of asking the right questions. It may seem that you, the committee chair, are supposed to know and dispense all the answers, but in reality you, and those you lead, can learn a lot more when you pose pertinent questions. Continue reading “Asking the right questions”
Five important skills
A committee chair’s job would seem to need to entail many different areas of responsibility, but it can all be handled if you develop five important areas of competence. Â These, plus your understanding and knowledge of the Scouting program, can go a long way to helping you be effective and to provide support to your Scoutmaster and your committee. Continue reading “Five important skills”
Management and Leadership
Last Saturday was our Council’s annual University of Scouting. I conducted the session for committee chairs, as mentioned in an earlier post. About twenty fine Scouters were in attendance bright and early, and I hope I didn’t put anyone back to sleep.  It was nice to see everyone, and we had some great questions and observations. As usual, I tried to fill the hour with more material than would fit, and I apologize for having to cut it short. As promised, though, here is some of what I had hoped to cover. Continue reading “Management and Leadership”
Calling All Committee Chairs
If you’re the committee chair of a troop or pack and you’re anywhere near Southeastern Michigan, you’ll not only want to plan on attending Great Lakes Council’s University of Scouting on November 6, you’ll want to make sure you’re signed up for the first period class Strictly for Committee Chairs. Continue reading “Calling All Committee Chairs”