Recruiting: Initiation
Your initiation should be split into two parts: the big reveal and the trust ladder. The big reveal event is the first time you inform your applicants that they’ve been accepted as members. Below are ...
F21. Best Practices for Graceful Member Exits
Letting people go is a difficult but necessary part of the student leader’s job. When needed, it must be done quickly and with as little drama as possible. The benefit of building a strong evaluation system as explained in F.20 Evaluating Members is that you will be able to identify those members who are not ...
F20. Evaluating Members
Now that you’ve learned how to design a good policy, you’ll have to create a system that can track compliance. Evaluating members can be rather tricky, and the success of your system will depend in large part upon its clarity and fairness. That being said, evaluation of some sort is necessary for a successful organization ...
Building Effective Policies: Execution
When implementing policies, keep them simple and apply them in a fair manner which maximizes your desired impact.
Building Effective Policies: Requirements and Planning
The policies or rules that you implement in your organization will influence the culture of your group and the actions of your members. Plan your policies well and you'll ensure smooth operations for your initiatives.
Categories and Rules of Rewards and Punishments
Creating effective group policies are vital for any strong student group. These "laws" will facilitate your organization's goals and ensure that everyone is being held to an equal standard. However, before we delve into that, we must first categorize our incentives and explain how best to use them.
Political Capital and Change Management
Political capital is the amount of goodwill you have. How you spend it will influence your ability to create change.
Emotional Intelligence: Motivation (Part II)
When designing your intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, there are two elements that you must consider: your school's culture and your organization's mission.
