Avon Scouts Adult Training

Module 08
Skills of Leadership  - All Appointments

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Description Having the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be an effective leader.

 

 

Required by

Section Leader

Section Supporters

Other Supporters

Managers

 

 

Relevant to

All appointments in Scouting


 

 

Learning methods available

Course

Small group

Workbook

 

 

Aim  To introduce modules, tools and techniques that will enable adults to be effective leaders of other adults and of young people.

 

 

Topics that this module covers are

Systematic planning

Functions of leadership

Leadership roles in a group

Leadership styles

 

 

 

This means

Planning systematically

Using the Action Centered Leadership model

Using appropriate leadership styles

Developing leadership skills in others

 

 

 

Questions

Do you know how to plan systematically?

Do you know and can you use the Action Centered Leadership model?

Do you know and can you use various leadership styles as required by circumstances?

Can you develop leadership skills in others (both adults and young people)?

 

 

 

To validate this module the learner will need to complete two of the following

Explain the functions of leadership in terms of the task to be done and actions to achieve it, actions to make the group effective and actions required to meet the needs of individuals within the group.

Explain the different leadership styles and outline situations in which they might be appropriate.

Describe an event or activity during which your leadership style changed a number of times.

Identify your preferred leadership style using a questionnaire or similar tool.

Give examples of deliberately experimenting with different leadership styles to increase your range.

List five examples of using different styles with different are ranges and abilities.

Run a game or activity to develop leadership skills in young people or adults.

Have completed Module B of the Young Leader’s Scheme (within the last five years).

Any other ideas, subject to agreement with Training Adviser.

and

Use a systematic planning tool to complete a task and discuss with a Training Adviser the leadership functions and styles used in your role.

 

 

 

 

Note :-  The information on this page has been copied from the new Adult Training publications, the Adult’s Personal File and the Training Adviser’s guide.  The suggestion list of questions that a Training Advisers may use to Validate a module has not been include from the training adviser’s guide.

 

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Module 08
Skills of Leadership  - All Appointments

 

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