The simple concept of One-Minute managing works just as well with adolescent boys as they do with adults in the work world. *Maybe Better! The One Minute Commander agreed to share his wisdom, but not directly without sending the leader to visit his Outposts Rangers, Lt.Cdr's and Outpost Council members and Parents as well.. The "OMC" knew that each member of his outpost had their own slant on the agreements made and shared equally in the responsibility of leadership and the successes they acquired. The OMC (*OneMin.Commander) believes that boys who feel good about themselves do good things. He knows that "Goals begin behavior; consequences maintain behavior" For that reason he uses one-minute goal setting, one-minute praising and one-minute corrections or reprimands. The one minute concept is great for Ranger age boys, who are not into abstract thinking, lengthy goal setting meetings or deep evaluations. They know when they mess up, that they will receive a correction, but they can do without a long sermon<G> They don't mind planning or goal setting as long as it is succinct, understandable,reachible and measured. The OMC knows that everyone is human and 80% of all good comes from about 20% of the goals.. He therefore skips what don't work and focus's on the 20% of goals that are productive and welcome. He sets brief, written goals with every Ranger. The Rangers are part of the process, if they don't "BUY INTO" the goals, they won't be too excited to make them happen. Junior Leaders carry two sets of goals, one is personal growth and the other is goals for the good of the Outpost. All are short though, clean and quick. What are these goals? --------------------- *Anything worthwhile falling under the meaning of the emblem,Code, pledge ect. but mostly they are real and fall under the 20% of the successful ones that work! Of course boys are human, and that means mistakes and shortcomings, that's where the One minute reprimand comes in. The reprimand is never a "chewing out" and it is only given for a significant mistake. It is short, clear and explains what the boy has done, and how the Commander feels about it right then... The recipient will know that the leader knows that the boys is capable of better things, and that he's an OK person. The "behavior is criticized" not the boy!" What the OMC looks for is not mistakes but rather opportunities to issue "One-Minute Praise!" He'll try to catch them doing something good and praise them right on the spot. He does this a lot, and enjoys his job<G> Just like the reprimand, the OMC pointedly explains the right stuff the Rangers did to receive the *praise... and how good it makes him feel to be able to honestly say such things about a boy<G> Both praising and reprimanding are up close and personal looking the boy right in the eye, and closing with a handshake,touch on the arm or pat on the shoulder to make it personal. *What a great feeling to receive a deserved praise, and how powerful a reprimand is when it is fair and deserved! The interested leader went to the church for the Ranger meeting, and a sharp looking 15 year old Ranger introduced himself as "Josh, the Sr. Guide" "...so- you've met Commander eh'? He's pretty cool isn't he<G>" "Yea well the One Minute Commander. that a lottah hoo-wee isn't it?" "No way" said Josh.. "Everyone thinks that at first though.." Well, I'm here to see it... what happens when the adults take charge of the meeting?" "*They don't.. By the way it's time to start.. *I'll be back in one minute (smile) -=A=- _______ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Eat the hay & spit out the sticks! - A#1's mule" RTKB&G4JC! http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
