Taking the lead

Taking the lead as a commissioner

Running meetings, making decisions and more

Communication is key to successfully leading as a commissioner. Read about ways of staying in touch with everyone in your area, handling those difficult conversations and running meetings that stay positive and productive.

And don't forget - our guiding conversations can be used to facilitate discussions in your team.

Running successful meetings

Learn about agendas and minutes

Communications

Keep in touch with the guiding community

Guiding conversations

Tools to help you generate informative and thought-provoking discussions in your local area

Approaching sensitive conversations

How to have a sensitive or challenging conversation with a volunteer – including planning, discussion and next steps

More development skills from Girlguiding

Training for travel and outdoor adventures

Qualifications you’ll need to take girls on adventures outdoors, abroad and on residentials

Training for travel and outdoor adventures

Qualifications you’ll need to take girls on adventures outdoors, abroad and on residentials

A safe space training

Our safeguarding training ensures that volunteers offer girls a safe space where they can have fun, learn and grow

First aid training

Develop the skills and confidence you need to provide first aid for members