The 8 Attributes of Leadership in Leading the Way for PTA Management

Slide1LeadershipLeadership 8  “…ates”    of  Leadership 8  “…ates”    of  Leadership Leading  the  way  for  PTA! Leading  the  way  for  PTA!

Slide2Management vs. Leadership Management  vs. Leadership b Management  builds  structure b Management  builds  structure b Leadership  builds  people b Leadership  builds  people

Slide3How does  your  PTA  grow? How  does  your  PTA  grow? b Advocate b Advocate b Communicate b Communicate b Collaborate b Collaborate b Coordinate b Coordinate b Delegate b Delegate b Facilitate b Facilitate b Mediate b Mediate b Negotiate b Negotiate

Slide4bAggravate b Aggravate b Agitate b Agitate b Complicate b Complicate b Dictate b Dictate b Discriminate b Discriminate b Frustrate b Frustrate b Intimidate b Intimidate b Procrastinate b Procrastinate The  quickest  way  to  undo  your  PTA... The  quickest  way  to  undo  your  PTA...

Slide5The 8 “…ATEs”  of  positive  leadership The  8 “…ATEs”  of  positive  leadership b Advocate b Advocate • Stand  up  for  yourself,  your  mission,  and those  who  are  following  you • Stand  up  for  yourself,  your  mission,  and those  who  are  following  you

Slide6The “…ATEs” The  “…ATEs” b Communicate b Communicate • Methods  of  communication • Methods  of  communication • What  is  effective  communication • What  is  effective  communication • Communication  is  an  educational  tool • Communication  is  an  educational  tool

Slide7The “…ATEs” The  “…ATEs” b Collaborate b Collaborate     • Partners  -  network  that  shares  the mission • Partners  -  network  that  shares  the mission • Benefits  -  grow  as  you  go • Benefits  -  grow  as  you  go • Players  –  the  more  the  merrier • Players  –  the  more  the  merrier

Slide8The “…ATEs” The  “…ATEs” b Coordinate b Coordinate • Set  the  stage  for  ideas • Set  the  stage  for  ideas • Set  the  atmosphere  for  growth • Set  the  atmosphere  for  growth • Set  the  priorities  for  progress • Set  the  priorities  for  progress

Slide9The “…ATEs” The  “…ATEs” b Delegate b Delegate     Delegating  vs.  Dictating     Delegating  vs.  Dictating • Loners  aren’t  leaders • Loners  aren’t  leaders • Leaders  are  not  indispensable • Leaders  are  not  indispensable • Powerful  leaders  give  power  away • Powerful  leaders  give  power  away

Slide10The “…ATEs” The  “…ATEs” b Facilitate b Facilitate • Ease • Ease • Comfort • Comfort • Cohesiveness • Cohesiveness • Respect  for  all • Respect  for  all

Slide11The “…ATEs” The  “…ATEs” b Mediate b Mediate • Manage  conflict • Manage  conflict • Embrace  differences  of  opinion • Embrace  differences  of  opinion • Celebrate  new  ideas • Celebrate  new  ideas

Slide12The “…ATEs” The  “…ATEs” b Negotiate b Negotiate • Issue  specific • Issue  specific • Solution  focused • Solution  focused • Compromise  is  positive • Compromise  is  positive • Win/Win • Win/Win

Slide13Two Bonus  ‘ates’... Two  Bonus  ‘ates’... After  After  you  you  Advocate,  Advocate,  Communicate, Communicate, Collaborate,  Collaborate,  Coordinate,  Coordinate,  Delegate, Delegate, Facilitate,  Facilitate,  Mediate,  Mediate,  Negotiate…. Negotiate…. Then  Then  you  you  can... can...

Slide14EvaluateEvaluate b Assessment  and  evaluation  will  strengthen the  group  and  the  process b Assessment  and  evaluation  will  strengthen the  group  and  the  process • Build  on  success • Build  on  success • Learn  from  challenges • Learn  from  challenges • Identify  and  mentor  your  successor • Identify  and  mentor  your  successor b   Set   goals  and  plans  for  the  future b   Set   goals  and  plans  for  the  future

Slide15Celebrate!!!Celebrate!!! b Respect b Respect b Common  ground b Common  ground b Comfort b Comfort b Cohesiveness b Cohesiveness b Success b Success Elements  that  make  for  a  great  party! Elements  that  make  for  a  great  party!

Slide16Thank you Thank  you Ü For  all  you  do Ü For  all  you  do Ü For  all  we  do  together Ü For  all  we  do  together Ü For  the  benefits  to  children Ü For  the  benefits  to  children Ü For  the  benefits  to  community Ü For  the  benefits  to  community Ü For  helping  to  shape  a  better  future Ü For  helping  to  shape  a  better  future We’re  all  healthier  for  our  efforts  and  for  helping each  other.   Thank  you  for  being  a  leader! We’re  all  healthier  for  our  efforts  and  for  helping each  other.   Thank  you  for  being  a  leader!