Ten CL Projects

1. Listening and Leadership1. Listening and Leadership 2. Critical Thinking 3. Giving Feedback3. Giving Feedback 4. Time Management4. Time Management 5. Planning and Implementation5. Planning and Implementation 6. Organizing and Delegating6. Organizing and Delegating 7. Developing Your Facilitation Skills7. Developing Your Facilitation Skills 8. Motivating People8. Motivating People 9. Mentoring9. Mentoring 10. Team Building10. Team Building

edited by Edward Chen,   District parliamentarianedited by Edward Chen,   District parliamentarian

1. Listening and Leadership1. Listening and LeadershipFocusing attention on speakerAvoid anticipating what the speaker is going to sayDon’t formulate own response before the speech endsLook the speaker in the eye, nod , and smileDo not do other things when someone is talking to youListen carefully even though you disagreeSummarize what the speaker has saidAsk questions when in doubt

Ah-Counter, Speech Evaluator, Grammarian,Table Topics Speaker 3/4

2. Critical Thinking•When confronted with problem, collect needed information•Ask question to get more information•Examine beliefs, assumptions, and opinions and weigh them against facts•Refrain from making judgments or decisions before considering all facts•Try to see the merits of others’ opinions•Enjoy finding new solutions to problems

Speech Evaluator,Grammarian, Speech Evaluator 2/3

3. Giving Feedback3. Giving FeedbackTalk with team member when you’re calmOffer feedback only on team member’s actionsDescribe specific behavior or action that is the problem and give examplesExplain the effect this behavior has on the teamAsk for his/her comments and explanationOffer specific suggestions for improvementOffer specific examples of what he/she does wellConclude by encouraging him/her

Speech Evaluator, Grammarian,General Evaluator 3/3

4. Time Management4. Time ManagementMake a list of things to do each day.Set deadlines.Prioritize the things you have to do.Delegate tasks when possible.Schedule more time for creative projects or important tasks.Break large projects into smaller, more manageable tasks.Do creative work at the time of day when you have the most energy.Allow time each day to handle unexpected problems or tasksHandle every piece of paper on your desk only onceComplete unpleasant tasks first

Timer, Toastmaster, Speaker, Table Topicsmaster, Grammarian 1 + 1/4

5. Planning and Implementation5. Planning and ImplementationEstablish clear goals and objectives for your organization.Involve others in the planning processCarefully develop plans for accomplishing goals and objectivesCommunicate goals and objectives to othersEstablish timetables and deadlines and communicate them to everyoneEstablish a communication system for coordinating efforts and providing feedback

Speaker, General Evaluator, Toastmaster, Table Topicsmaster 3/4

6. Organizing and Delegating6. Organizing and DelegatingDetermine needed resources, make sure they’re availableDetermine how many people are neededDivide work into tasks and groupings that make senseSet up timetables and checkpoints to measure progressEstablish clear lines of authorityWhen delegating work, emphasize the results desired, not how to accomplish themWhen assigning work, brief the person on the details you’re aware ofWhen assigning work, select the assignee carefullyWhen delegating a project, make sure each person knows what he/she is expected ofRefrain from doing work that others could do

Help organize a club speech contest, special event, membership campaign/contest, public relations campaign, help produce the club newsletter, assist the club’s Webmaster 1/6

7. Developing Your Facilitation Skills7. Developing Your Facilitation SkillsRefrain from telling team members what to do and how to do it.Encourage team members to communicate with one another.Encourage team members to communicate with you.Help the team focus on its objectives.Encourage the team to solve its own problems.Remain neutral and don’t try to influence the group’s efforts.When disagreements arise, ensure all parties have the opportunity to discuss their concerns.

Toastmaster, General Evaluator, Table Topicsmaster, Befriend a guest at a club meeting 2/4

8. Motivating People8. Motivating PeopleTreat other people with respect.Provide clear direction and purpose when leading a teamBe honest with team members.Know what each team member values and reward them accordingly.Work with people who do not perform to expectations to find out why.Reward people immediately after their achievement.

Membership campaign or contest chairman, Public relations campaign chairman, Toastmaster, Speech Evaluator, General Evaluator 3/5

9. Mentoring9. MentoringObserve people to identify those with potential.Be a good listener.When people coming to you with problem, encourage them to think of and consider possible solutionsHave the time necessary to help someone develop their skills.Like to help others grow and advance in their careers.Be sensitive to the needs of others and be tactful.

Mentor for a new member,Mentor for an existing member, Guidance committee member 1/3

10. Team Building10. Team BuildingChoose team members who meet job requirements and work well with others.Involve team members in planning and problem-solving.Encourage people to work together.Ensure that team members have the necessary training to do their jobs.Understand that conflict is normal.Help the team resolve conflict quickly.

Toastmaster, General Evaluator, Club membership campaign or contest chairman, Club public relations campaign chairman, Club speech contest chairman, Club special event chairman, Club newsletter editor or Club Webmaster 2 or1/5