4. The Importance of the Adult Leader
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When Teen Leaders Decide
When Teen Leaders Decide “The adult staff … offered ideas; they did not tell them what to do. All of the decisions were that of the teens; they chose the way they wanted the team to be organized, the event organization, everything…. Their decisions were never harshly questioned, nor were they scolded when things went badly; they simply adapted.”Teen Ownership of the Cafés!
Teen Ownership of the Cafés! “[We] wanted to engage teens in every aspect of the program, from choosing topics and creating café themes to developing the culture of the overall program….we had teens think about the culture of the cafés. Rather than telling them how the program would run, we gave them the freedom to discuss what they thought it shouldInfluence Without Authority
Influence Without Authority This post describes how an adult leader benefited greatly from the guidance contained in the article, ‘The Influence Model: Using Reciprocity and Exchange to Get What You Need,” http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/influence-model.htmMotivating and Delegating Responsibility to Teen Leaders
Motivating and Delegating Responsibility to Teen Leaders “Within the Network, it is an article of faith that we want our teen leaders to be self-motivated and proactive in stepping up to their responsibility, to grow at a personal level into true leaders. This post describes a philosophy and approach in that direction that has proven effective.”The Importance of the Adult Leader
The Importance of the Adult Leader “Teens’ perception that they own and are responsible for all aspects of their program is fundamentally different from their perception of a program directed by an adult with some intended benefit for teens.“
Asking Powerful Questions to Encourage Teen Leadership
How you question can open up (or shut down) new avenues for creativity in your leadership and café program.
Research: Building Vibrant Youth Groups
Why are some youth groups more effective than others? What are the distinguishing characteristics of highly effective youth groups? Read more and find out.
Teen Leadership: An Adult Leader’s Guide
This Leader's Manual from the University of Vermont 4-H Extension Program provides great guidance for adults to more effectively guide youth in their growth as leaders.