Team leader
Complete clauses 1–5, then do two others.
1. Using magazines and newspapers, make a poster displaying people
you consider to be leaders. Show why you believe they are good or
bad leaders. Discuss your ideas and findings with your Patrol.
2. Explain to a new Guide how the Unit Guidelines work and
how the Patrol operates.
3. Find out about three different leadership styles.
Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a leader.
4. Do one of the following: take an active part in your
Patrol Leaders’ Council undertake a regular leadership commitment in
your unit for one term captain a sports team for a season undertake
another type of regular leadership commitment.
5. Use role play or activities to demonstrate two of these
communication skills:
• active listening
• different types of questioning
• giving feedback
• problem solving
• decision making
• dealing with conflict.
6. Adapt a game or activity for your Patrol and try it out.
7. With your Patrol, lead two activities from different Go
For Its!
8. Plan and carry out an outing for your Patrol. Discuss
your plans with your Leader.
9. Carry out an activity with your Patrol to discover what
type of team members you all are. Plan how you can use this
information to make your Patrol more effective.
10. Find out about team building. Hold a discussion with
your Patrol to find out how well you work as a team.
