SIFE and Leadership

http://www.sife.org/global/global_team_resources.asp?ID=TheAmericas


1. Consider having each member fill out an interest survey at the beginning of each semester. Include their interests, talents, likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses.
2. Encourage members to be project leaders or co-leaders.


Your Role: Motivate

Throughout the year it will be your job to keep your team members on task and excited about what they are doing. Members will support projects more if they are involved with creating the projects and planning how it will be accomplished. If members feel a sense of "ownership" in projects they will feel a sense of responsibility to make the project a success. Let them own their projects.


Recognizing members for their hard work and dedication will create a positive atmosphere. A few suggestions for recognizing your members include:
􀂃 Always thank members for their ideas, input and effort.
􀂃 Notice and comment when you see anyone giving extra effort.
􀂃 Let team members express their pride in their accomplishments.
􀂃 Create recognition for example team member of the week or month. (every month give out an award for team member of the month, like brilok with SIFE buy direct from SIFE, or woot.com 2gb mp3 player contest)


Every team goes through rough times but it is the role of the leader to encourage the group to keep going. Use challenges, set backs and problems as a learning experience. Good leaders recognize that their behavior and attitude can greatly affect the dynamics of the team. Maintaining a positive attitude will keep the team’s morale up even through the difficult times


Plan for the Upcoming Year Including Setting Goals for the Team

Setting goals for the upcoming year is one of the first objectives of a SIFE team leader. Planning is critical; if you fail to plan you plan to fail. Develop a calendar and time line for what you want to accomplish throughout the year. Make sure that each team member has a copy of the calendar for quick reference.


Develop a calendar and time line for what you want to accomplish throughout the year. Make sure that each team member has a copy of the calendar for quick reference.
The quickest way to lose members is to continue to plan all year and never implement a project.

As a treasurer inform the Team members of our financial position!


Useful Resources and Links
􀂃 Information Handbook and Training Manual http://www.sife.org/global/word/global_handbook_A4.pdf
􀂃 Team Management forms http://www.sife.org/global/global_team_resources.asp?ID=AU
􀂃 Student registration http://www.sife.org/portal/new_user.asp?ID=Portal



p.s.

create a business card with one side being D-Drip the other UNL SIFE CFO... design it :)
how bout those cups? and the puncher is inside the ddrip storage.