The document provides tips for new patrol leaders to get started effectively leading their patrol. It recommends that patrol leaders keep their word, be fair to all members by not showing favorites or letting friendships influence equal treatment, and get to know members' interests to assign responsibilities accordingly. Adult leaders, the senior patrol leader, and other patrol leaders will help new patrol leaders learn and practice effective leadership methods over time through trial and error.
The document provides tips for new patrol leaders to get started effectively leading their patrol. It recommends that patrol leaders keep their word, be fair to all members by not showing favorites or letting friendships influence equal treatment, and get to know members' interests to assign responsibilities accordingly. Adult leaders, the senior patrol leader, and other patrol leaders will help new patrol leaders learn and practice effective leadership methods over time through trial and error.
The document provides tips for new patrol leaders to get started effectively leading their patrol. It recommends that patrol leaders keep their word, be fair to all members by not showing favorites or letting friendships influence equal treatment, and get to know members' interests to assign responsibilities accordingly. Adult leaders, the senior patrol leader, and other patrol leaders will help new patrol leaders learn and practice effective leadership methods over time through trial and error.
There are lots of ways to be a good patrol leader. Over time, you will learn many of them. Adult leaders, the senior patrol leader, and other patrol leaders will help you put effective leadership methods into practice. On your own, you will learn much about leading through trial and error. All of that will take time, of course. The following tips can help you lead the patrol right from the start: • Keep your word. Don’t make promises you can’t—or don’t intend to—keep. • Be fair to all. A good leader shows no favorites. Don’t allow friendships to stand in the way of treating all members of the patrol equally. Know who likes to do what, and try to assign responsibilities to Scouts according to their interests.