In a presentation on "Motivating Volunteers, You Lead." The presenter listed four questions every person you lead is asking:
What am I supposed to do?
Will you let me do it?
Will you help me when I need it?
Will you let me know how I am doing?
From the very beginning of trying to fill a position and throughout a lead/follower relationship, paid or volunteer, any leader would be wise to keep these questions near and refer to them often. The questions can help leaders:
Communicate the expectations of the task.
Empower those assigned the task.
Support the volunteer or staff when help is needed.
Stay out of the way when we are not needed.
Evaluate honestly the performance.
Are there other questions that should be added to the list?
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