{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAim: \u003C/strong\u003EThis module aims to introduce you to the different concepts of leadership. It will teach you how to adapt your style so you can most effectively lead different kinds of activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives: \u003C/strong\u003EBy the end of this module, you\u0027ll be able to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave the confidence to take on a leadership role within your chosen section.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe able to run programme activities that are appropriate for your role.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecognise different leadership styles and understand when each should be used to best effect.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecognise how different styles of leadership impact an activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the need for evaluation, and know how to implement the process as necessary.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutcomes:\u003C/strong\u003E The benefit of this module provides support around effective delegation and the use of good communication, showcasing confidence at every stage. All skills worthy of any CV.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou can download a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/rhgimsa4/module-b.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Module B - Session plan\u0022\u003Esession plan\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/xjhjl1kj/module-b.pptx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Module B - PPT\u0022\u003EPowerPoint\u003C/a\u003E to help deliver the module.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EModule B activities\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 20 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E None\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to:\u003C/strong\u003E 3. Recognise different leadership styles and understand when each should be used to best effect and 4. Recognise how different styles of leadership impact an activity\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain to ESYLs that they are going to hold an election for President of the World.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone has a chance to pitch for the role. Individually, they should think about who in the group would be a good leader.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce everyone has decided, each ESYL should pitch their argument to the group, explaining why they think their candidate would make a great leader. Which positive qualities do they possess?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce everyone had their say, ESYLs should vote for their favourite candidate, and discuss the outcome as a group. Did they reach a consensus?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Pitch your president"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 20 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E Filpchart paper and pens\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to:\u003C/strong\u003E 3. Recognise different leadership styles and understand when each should be used to best effect and 4. Recognise how different styles of leadership impact an activity\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the group into small teams.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStick a few pieces of flipchart paper together.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn teams, one of the ESYLs should lie down on the paper, while the others trace their outline with a pen.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInside the outline, they should write down all of the different skills that could help someone to be a good leader. What makes an effective leader? What makes an ineffective leader?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet them to draw on their own experiences of leadership. Where does leadership feature in their lives? They could draw upon examples of leadership at school or college, among friends and family, during sports activities or within Scouting itself.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk the ESYLs: what are the key differences in these situations? How does leadership at school, for example, differ from leadership at home? Has this influenced how they perceive leadership?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERegroup, and use this list to help you draw the points out in discussion. Highlight that effective leaders:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egenerate ideas\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eplan\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eencourage others\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehelp people learn\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eask reflective questions like \u2018Did it work?\u2019, \u2018Why?\u2019, or \u2018Would we change anything?\u2019\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Elet people know when they have done a good job\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eask for help\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eare team players\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Elearn by experience and from mistakes\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ework within the rules\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egive positive feedback\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eknow their Scouts and understand their strengths and weaknesses\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Etake their time\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen, highlight that ineffective leaders:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eimpose\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Etry to do everything themselves\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Edon\u2019t listen to others\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Estick to programmes without leaving room for flexibility or innovation\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Euse rules as an excuse not to do things\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Edo not learn by experience and from mistakes\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003E8. Stick the flipcharts up on the wall. Discuss everyone\u2019s thoughts as a group, and highlight common skills and\u0026nbsp; experiences. Can ESYLs share their own experiences of good and bad leadership? Can they explain their reasoning?\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Effective teams"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 20 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E Tents, 1 per small group\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to:\u003C/strong\u003E 1. Have the confidence to take on a leadership role within your chosen section\u003Cbr\u003E2. Be able to run programme activities that are appropriate for your role\u003Cbr\u003E3. Recognise different leadership styles and understand when each should be used to best effect\u003Cbr\u003E4. Recognise how different styles of leadership impact an activity\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the group into small teams, and tell them that they are going to race against one another to put up a tent as fast as they can. Use a stopwatch or clock to track progress.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce each group has assembled their tent, ask them to discuss how it went. Did anyone take the lead? Which role did each team member play? Would they do anything differently next time?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce they have discussed this, get them to race again. This time, they\u2019ll compete to be the first group to put the tent away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat changed this time? Did someone take the lead? Did they work effectively as a team?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Tent races"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 20 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E Appendix D: Leadership styles from the module \u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-umbraco-core.azurewebsites.net/media/rhgimsa4/module-b.docx\u0022 title=\u0022Module B - Session plan\u0022\u003Esession plan\u003C/a\u003E and example template programmes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to:\u003C/strong\u003E 2. Be able to run programme activities that are appropriate for your role\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIntroduce the different leadership styles from Appendix D.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the group into small teams. Give each team a different example programme from each of the sections.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk ESYLs to break down the different activities. Can they think of the leadership style that might be most appropriate for each?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERegroup. Get each team to feedback what they decided about their programme, and to explain the reasoning behind their decisions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs a whole group, consider what other ideas the different teams might have. Ask teams whether they would agree with the other perspectives. Throughout, make sure any feedback is given in a positive and supportive manner.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Leadership and the programme"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 20 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E None\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to:\u003C/strong\u003E 4. Recognise how different styles of leadership impact an activity and 5. Understand the need for evaluation, and know how to implement the process as necessary\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHaving discussed how different leadership styles may suit different situations, ask one of the ESYLs to run a game for the others, exaggerating one of the leadership styles throughout their delivery. A simple and straightforward game like \u2018duck, duck, goose\u2019 could work well, as it will allow them to focus heavily on their leadership style, instead of getting distracted by the rules of the game.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfterwards, invite the ESYLs to reflect on the different styles and how they can be used.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Follow the leader"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 15 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E Paper or print-outs of Appendix E from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-umbraco-core.azurewebsites.net/media/rhgimsa4/module-b.docx\u0022 title=\u0022Module B - Session plan\u0022\u003Esession plan\u003C/a\u003E, pens and blue-tack\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to:\u003C/strong\u003E 3. 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