Training Module 3

RESULTS Group Leader Training

Acclimate-Basic Training

The Acclimate-Basic Training module will deepen your understanding of your accountabilities as a Group Leader and the processes that support your success and get you started in your Group Leader role.

Your Learning Objectives:

• Envision how you want to serve as a Group Leader
• Be able to articulate why volunteering as a Group Leader with RESULTS is important to you
• Deepen your understanding of the Group Leader role and how pivotal it is to both your group and overall RESULTS success
• Understand the roles of an advocate and the journey of engagement
• Experience a well run group meeting and identify successful techniques

Your Learning Sequence:  

• Overview of Learning Plan
• Write down your vision and goals for your work as a group leader and save, along with your Individual Planning Form, to maintain focus on the big picture while taking specific actions
• Review "You Aren't Dangerous Until You Can Speak Powerfully" and start building your own public narrative. Consider the following:
  • What is most meaningful to you about being able to support RESULTS? What inspires you?
  • How does being a Group Leader help you become the person you want to become in the world?
• Prepare to observe a group meeting
  • Review the Group Leader role description
  • Review the various leadership roles that you may see in action in the group meeting
  • Review specific advocacy actions and milestones via the Activist Toolkit
• Review these resources and prepare your own group leadership approach for creating consistent success
  • Tips on Having a Successful RESULTS group by Sam Daley Harris (as shared at the 2008 RESULTS International Conference)
  • Tips on Sustaining Groups
  • Tips on the "Quiet Leadership" style of coaching and leading
• Attend and observe a well run group meeting
  • Notice successful techniques you can use  
  • Think through an observation plan and any questions you have
  • Note down any techniques you can use and discussion points for your weekly region meetings
• Participate in weekly regional Group Leader calls led by your Regional Coordinator. (RESULTS staff will work to connect you with your Regional Coordinator.)
• Talk to your Regional Coordinator about particpating in a Group Leader Training.