You’re leading a team of volunteers for a non-profit. How can you keep everyone on the same page?

While the values, vision and mission are foundational - when working with volunteers and over view of the strategic plan would include that plus the current challenges and priorities as well.

It is important that all volunteers are clear about the SHARED purpose of the organization . In that respect , gathering the team to discuss, give insights and reach a negotiated agreement on a vision will not only clarify the vision but will clarify values and make it easier to craft goals and collective ownership

Partager une même vision est indispensable pour ramer tous dans le même sens. C’est également vrai lorsqu’on travaille avec des bénévoles. à défaut d’une vision commune claire, chacun s’en définira une à son idée, selon ses valeurs et son engagement personnel. Le projet avancera peut-être mais avec une déperdition énorme d’énergie. Ce serait bien dommage. #management

Very important to facilitate the building of a shared vision and shared ownership centered around core values that align with personal and organizational mission statements driving the work.

Je pense qu'il faut tout d'abord éclaircir la vision du projet, que tout le monde puisse partir avec un objectif clair et précis de ce pourquoi on est là et pourquoi on le fait. Le deuxième point est là communication et surtout prendre en compte les remarques de tout le monde, car se remettre en question c'est déjà le 1er point à prendre en compte.

Clarifier les r?les est une bonne pratique de tout projet, c’est VITAL lorsqu’on travaille avec des bénévoles. En effet, ils se sentent probablement fortement engagés dans la cause de l’association mais probablement pas avec la même intensité a priori dans le projet. Vous comptez sur eux? Soyez clair sur vos attentes… et valorisez les!

"Where there is no vision people perish"This quote from the Bible is a clear indication that without direction noone knows where they are going or what to do. It's important that roles are clearly identified and attached with timelines. If you know what you need to do and by what time you need to finish that role it gives one clear direction and expectations. The team can regroup after each task or shout if they are stuck so that others can help where there is backlogs. Team work makes the dream work and clarity gives direction.

Bien identifier la compétence mise en oeuvre par chaque bénévole et ne pas hésiter à mettre en place des coordinateurs, des commissions en charge des reporting. Cela structure le groupe.

Delegating specific task to each team member is key towards achievement of motivated and successful team. The task assigned to each must be clearly defined in detail along with timeline. Also discuss several ways and other related information to facilitate your team member to achieve his or her assigned task. Share how and when your team member can contact you or any other team mate. Keep communication clear and open to resolve concerns in time.

Often time some roles feed into others, and others are the output/inputs of another, and as a result, they may seem the same or even extremely hard to draw a thin line. Therefore, it's very meaningful to draw lines for each staff, to avoid wastage in all manners.

Ensure that each member has capability, access and tools to utilize technology to communicate, and update progress. Support virtual real-time communication through web-ex, zoom, Microsoft. Periodic face to face meetings are good for team building.

Using collaborative tools like slack helps team members to communicate effectively and share ideas. Get every team member together in one place and encourage and emphasise the importance of collaboration.

Having worked with and for volunteers over 20 years of my career, Accountability was the largest challenge in achieving the Vision. A Vision without a plan for accountability for each member is a hallucination. So after setting expectations, you need to have a weekly measurement tool that you are asking each members progress to their commitment and having them report back to the group in a tool. Those measurable’s that are not on track to the goal for the week are an issue and it needs to be addressed in a weekly meeting to continue to move forward to achieving the Vision.

ensuring commitment, setting expectations, restating objectives or roles and all other things deemed communication are wonderful yes, but I think something that will make your project management & leadership style stand out most from others is being highly personable. People like authenticity and connection. Encourage conversation, use eye contact and minimize distractions when speaking, smile, use people's names, cultivate genuine connections. You'd be surprised how such small things can go a long way. When people are giving their time, energy, and skills to support your project, you want to create an enjoyable and memorable experience. Be personable and use your soft skills to leave a great impression!

You’re right! Team must understand the vision, targets, rudiments and ethics of the particular voluntary service they’re about to embark on . Everyone must have team spirit and collaborative mindset. No Boss but “team member” approach , which would set a level ground to kickstart an impact oriented project.

One thing that I have found extremely helpful is using a facilitative leadership approach with my team. Shared ideas equals shared investment the more input people have in the direction of the organization the more buy in you will have as a leader. Also the health of the team impacts the health and quality of the work. There are numerous ways to let the team know that their voices are valuable. Feedback Fridays in slack allow you to send kudos and give shout in outs to the work your team is doing. acknowledge and appreciate openly, improvement and growth. Lastly, I have an open door policy, where I make sure that I am accessible to my team when they need me, no appointments needed. For some this may not work but it has been helpful for me!

Providing your team with vision, mission, values and assigning them their particular role and tasks to achieve for the success of the main purpose is not enough. It is equally important to facilitate your team members with your guidance, advise and solutions to their concerns and problems coming on way towards success. Ultimately it will all help keeping your team at same page, connected for achievement.

Pour animer efficacement une équipe de bénévoles, il est également intéressant, voir important, d'investir du temps sur la formation ou la création de ressources pour permettre aux bénévoles d'avoir toutes les clefs pour mener à bien leurs missions. De même, cela leur permet de développer leurs compétences, qu'ils pourront par la suite réinvestir dans leur vie professionnelle.

Communicate! Volunteers at NFP organizations can have a wide range of experience to offer. Some are great at carrying out assigned tasks while others can strategize, organize, lead and execute. Regardless of their contribution, frequent chances to collaborate, coordinate and align will help keep the team moving in the right direction.

Yes, communicate, even if it’s a Microsoft Teams page if that is available, or possibly a facebook group page or messenger, or group text.

In order to lead a team for success, it is also important to share your related experiences, observations, or practices in the industry to enable your team members to learn from your expertise and apply to better achieve their assigned tasks.