{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s it all about?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen we\u2019re looking for someone to take on a more specific role within Scouts \u2013 like Treasurer or Group Lead Volunteer \u2013 we might find it difficult to know who to ask.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut these roles require specific skills. And generating a list of names of people who may have those skills can help you find the right person for the task.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe basic idea behind name generation exercises is to get people thinking about the people they know and the skills they have. It can be useful to invite people from outside Scouts to participate \u2013 making it clear that you\u2019re not asking them to commit to a role, but instead just want to pick their brains and explore any contacts they may have or networks they\u2019re\u00A0aware of.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can run a name generation game however you\u2019re meeting at the moment \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re coming together virtually or face-to-face\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow does it work?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe process starts when you invite a number of people who aren\u2019t connected to the group to a name generation evening. It\u2019s really easy to do. The group doesn\u2019t have to just be made up of existing Scouts \u2013 try inviting other members of the community, like the head teacher of a local school, PTA members, or the local PCSO. Don\u2019t forget: Explorers and Network members will also know lots of potential volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEncourage people to be objective with name generating. Just because one individual doesn\u2019t see eye to eye with a candidate, it doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not a great fit.\u00A0It\u2019s also easy to make assumptions about the time people have to give \u2013 let them determine how much they could offer, and instead consider the different flexible options that are available.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the tips below to get started.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMeet somewhere everyone feels relaxed and comfortable, in person or online.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain the aim of the exercise is to prompt people to think about the people, it in no way commits anyone to taking on a role.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage lots of discussion about the skills needed and the people they know that have those skills.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt can be helpful to have some prompts, a copy of the relevant team description, a list of local people, the phone book, or the Scout directory.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake a note of any names that are generated.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPass the final list to the Search Group, along with any necessary contact details. 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