The Weak Link

Officer Transition

Officer Transition

Introduction

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Overview

Why is officer transition important?

What makes a good transition program?

What resources are available?

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Why is transition important?

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Start Point

End Point

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The Transition Effect ()

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Why is transition important?

A good officer transition programhas a direct positive influence onboth individual leadership growth

and overall chapter growth.

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Relation to Servant Leadership

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Relation to Servant Leadership

Conceptualization

Foresight

Stewardship

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When should it occur?

Before the end of the semesterand

After elections have occurred

POLL

QUESTION

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What makes a good transition?

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What makes a good transition?

Goal Assessment

Basic Trainin

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Essential

Planning

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Goal Assessment

S.M.A.R.T.E.R.

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Goal Assessment

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Goal Assessment

evaluate

•Did you reach all of your goals?•What steps were involved?•Did you have enough resources?•What would you do differently?•Were any goals abandoned?•What impact did your goals have?

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Goal Assessment

revise

• Change the “measurable” part• Repeat the same goal and

change the “time-specific” part• Change who is responsible• Continue the goal as is• Get rid of the goal altogether

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Goal Assessment

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Basic Training

LeadershipBasics

APOBasic

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SchoolBasics

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Basic Training

LeadershipBasics

• Purpose and Role of the Executive Committee

• Role of an Officer• Chapter Bylaws & Policies• Risk Management Review• SMARTER Goal Setting

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Basic Training

APOBasics

• APO Mission and Vision• APO as a Values-Based Fraternity• Organizational Structure• Section/Region Leadership• National Office• Navigating www.apo.org

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Basic Training

SchoolBasics

• Student Organization Officeor Student Affairs Office

• Policies for Student Organizations• Financial Office and Procedures• Reserving Rooms• Other school resources/programs

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Basic Training

OfficerHandbook

• Bylaws• Policies• Procedures• Contacts• Other Key

Information

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QUESTION

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Essential Planning

• Calendar planning• Meeting structure• Preparation for rush/recruitment• Major upcoming events• Carrying out chapter goals• Things to do over break

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Resources

ContinuityLeadership Training

Facilitation

Advisors and Staff

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Resources

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Conclusion

QUESTIONS?

Thank you for your ongoing

service to Alpha Phi Omega!