Following is a proposed outline for each District to use for training the District Officers. Any questions, comments or suggestions should be directed to MD5M Leadership Development Chair.
Purpose:
Leadership training for District officers is essential. Good leadership qualities are required for the District Officer to be successful in his/her position. The District Officer Training should prepare each officer with the information and tools required for them to be successful in their assigned position. In addition the District Officers should provide valuable examples of good leadership to the Lions Clubs and their members. Serving as a District Officer is also a training ground for our future District Governors, Cabinet Chairs, International Directors and more. Serving as an officer on the District Governors Cabinet is an honor. However each position has a very important set of duties, duties that must be done well if the District is to be successful. The District Governor selects the people that he/she believes is the best person for each job. The Leadership Training then gives each officer the precise information he/she needs to be successful in their job.
Timing and Duration of Training:
All officers should be trained prior to July 1, the beginning of their term of office.
The training session should be a minimum of 2 hours. There must be ample time to discuss the duties of the position. This is the time for the District Governor Elect to carefully and thoroughly define what is expected and required to be successful in the position.
Training Responsibilities:
The District Officer Training should be the joint responsibility of the District Governor Elect and the District Leadership Development Chair(s). The Vice District Governor Elect could also assist with the training.
Training Content Overview:
- General Training (Same for all offices)... 60 Minutes Minimum
- District Governors Goals & Objectives
- The District Strategic Plan and its implementation
- Multiple District Organization
- District Organization
- Leadership Training Overview
- Training specific to position... 60 Minutes Minimum
- Duties & Responsibilities of position (Job Description)
- Tools required to succeed in the position
Recommended Training Agenda:
- General Training (Same for all offices)... 60 Minutes Minimum
- District Governors Goals & Objectives
- Vision, Goals and Objectives for his year as District Governor
- District Governors Points Contest
- District Leadership Development Plan
- The District Strategic Plan and its implementation
- Multiple District Organization
- District Organization
- Leadership Training
- Qualities of a Lions Leader
- Motivating Volunteers
- District Governors Goals & Objectives
- Training specific to position... 60 Minutes Minimum
- Duties & Responsibilities of position (Job Description)
- Leadership Training
- Planning & Conducting Meetings (Region/Zone Chairs)
- Club & New Member Orientation (Region/Zone Membership & New Clubs Chairs)
- Planning and Presenting a Program (Program and Project Chairs)
"Leadership empowers, motivates and organizes people to achieve a common objective, and provide moral guidance. It is a service to the people and a vision for the future."
Characteristics of a Lions Leader
- Trustworthy
- Fair
- Knows Needs and Interests of Others
- Shares Information and Opportunities
- Operates With a Vision
- Confidence and Self Control
- Delegates Worth and Accountability
- Recognizes Accomplishments
- Accepts Final Responsibility
- Has Fun and Enjoys Being a Lion
What Motivates a Volunteer
- Desire to Help Others
- Desire to Use a Specific Knowledge or Skill
- A Need for Security... Purpose, Meaning, Significance
- A Need to be Part of Things
- A Desire for Status and Recognition
- The Need to Feel Useful and Needed
- A Desire to Give Back to Their Community
- A Need to Use Leisure Time and Reduce Loneliness/Pressure
- An Interest in Gaining Recognition and Learning New Skills
- So that they can Participate in Enjoyable and Rewarding Activities
- To Help Them Achieve Their Career and Social Status
- So that they can Participate in Enjoyable and Rewarding Activities