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ADVICE
MAKE YOUR FARM
GROUP WORK
What happens after your organiza-
tion's annual meeting? The following
key points may help your executive
meet with success.
The first meeting of the executive
immediately following the annual meet-
ing should include (1) orientation, (2)
discussion, and (3) planning.
(1) The orientation should provide a
thorough background on the organiza-
tion's activities, the reasons why they
are being done, and the roles and respon-
sibilities of executive members. Topics
such as organizational structure, finan-
cial status, outside influences, and the
values and image of the organization
should be covered.
This orientation period should also
include a session that will begin to de-
velop leadership skills. Examples in-
clude chairing meetings, dealing with
the media, delegating authority, plan-
ning programs, and managing time.
Additional training time should be set
aside at subsequent meetings to meet the
advanced needs of executive members.
(2) Discussion during the initial
meeting should focus on the expecta-
tions of each individual in the group.
Some have volunteered because of an
interest in particular issues or activities.
Others are simply dedicated to the or-
ganization's mission and would like to
help in any way they can. The greater
the understanding of motives, the better
the team will work together.
(3) Both the orientation and initial
get -acquainted components of the meet-
ing will naturally lead to a planning
session. Consider these questions:
Where do we want to be in five
years? What do we want to accomplish
in the next year?
Is what we are doing answering the
needs of our members?
Should we reduce (or expand) the
number of activities, based on the qual-
ity of past projects? Do we have the
structure to carry out these activities?
Who will spell out the responsibili-
ties of our stranding committees and act
as the "coach" for each one now and
during the year?
Do we know where we are going, and
how we are going to get there?0