Moments of Truth - Club Officer Training

Friday evening (26 Feb 2016) turned out to be the ideal time for club officers from around Hawke's Bay to converge for a bit of club leadership training.

Peter organised a very interactive programme that held our attention all the way through.


Starting with Succession Planning, Ian W. from Hastings Club got us discussing and thinking about what to do to find out who is interested in officer roles. Shoulder tapping is a good way to approach likely candidates, along with offering assistance to get new officers up to speed once they are voted in. Early planning is necessary for the effective handover of roles.

Ian W.  - Find successors to fill club officer roles

Paul B. from Hastings Club soon followed with a great presentation on Annual Business Meetings. He covered the purpose of the meeting including election of officers, S.W.A.T. analysis and presentation of accounts to be audited.

Paul B. - Annual General Meetings

Helen W. (Pania Club's President) divided us into groups by role to discuss the challenges we faced, and what has worked so far this year. Many lively discussions ensued while officers compared stories about the challenges they faced and their successes.

Peter covered the various elements of the Moments of Truth. We all worked through a checklist/survey to gauge how we thought our clubs were doing and to reveal areas we needed to work on.

After a generous break for tea and coffee, it was Craig's (Treasurer - Napier Club) turn to explain the Moments of Truth on more detail. More specifically he covered what it is, how as an executive and club we can use it.

Craig - Explaining the Moments of Truth

Breakout sessions followed to discuss various elements of the Moments of Truth lead by Napier Club members:

• Graeme V. - First Impressions & Fellowship, Variety and Communication
• Steve T. - Membership Orientation and Achievement Recognition
• Chris H. - Programme Planning and Meeting Organisation
• Ian W. - Membership Strength

Christine T. (Bay City Club President) rounded everything up with a discussion on implementing change -  How to change the habits / culture and how to implement the results of the evening's Moments of Truth exercises.

Thank you to Peter C. for organising a great educational event, all those who facilitated the various sessions, James, Craig and Graeme for the tea, coffee and cakes (as noted by the women who attended the meeting). And what a great venue if I do say so myself.