Worksheet 1 - Our Concepts and Traditions

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1 A Fundatin fr Leadership in NA Sessin One Wrksheets Wrksheet 1 - Our Cncepts and Traditins NA Cncepts and Traditins Review the Cncept and Traditin assigned t yur table and answer the fllwing questins: 1. What d they teach us abut leadership in NA? 2. Hw culd we apply them in ur rle as leaders? Give specific examples! 1 st Traditin Our cmmn welfare shuld cme first; persnal recvery depends n NA unity. 9 th Cncept All elements f ur service structure have the respnsibility t carefully cnsider all viewpints in their decisin making prcess. 1

2 A Fundatin fr Leadership in NA Sessin One Wrksheets Wrksheet 1 - Our Cncepts and Traditins NA Cncepts and Traditins 2nd Traditin Fr ur grup purpse there is but ne ultimate authrity a lving Gd as He may express Himself in ur grup cnscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they d nt gvern 3rd Cncept The NA grups delegate t the service structure the authrity necessary t fulfill the respnsibilities assigned t it. Review the Cncept and Traditin assigned t yur table and answer the fllwing questins: 1. What d they teach us abut leadership in NA? 2. Hw culd we apply them in ur rle as leaders? Give specific examples! What this traditin teaches abut leadership in NA: Leadership develps as we pursue ur recvery. Persnal recvery depends n helping thers (12 th Step). Helping thers thrugh service is a fundamental part f leadership. A grup that becmes an extensin f the persnality f the leader will lse its effectiveness (frm Basic Text). Leaders bth facilitate the develpment f and reflect the grup cnscience. Hw culd we apply this traditin in ur rle as leaders? Leaders must mdel the behavir they expect; leaders lead by example. What this cncept teaches abut leadership in NA: Effective leaders in NA dn t act alne. They must delegate t thers nt nly as a way t effectively and efficiently accmplish gals, but t prvide pprtunities fr thers t grw, learn and develp leadership skills. Hw culd we apply this cncept in ur rle as leaders? Effective leaders knw hw t wrk as part f a team. 2

3 A Fundatin fr Leadership in NA Sessin One Wrksheets Wrksheet 2 - Characteristics f an Effective Team Clear Rles and Respnsibilities team members understand their respnsibilities, expectatins fr perfrmance team as a whle understands its functin, results it must prduce and hw that supprts the functin and rles f ther bdies in the service structure and ther leaders Clear Purpse and Directin team is driven by a central purpse team has agreed n clear gals and a strategy t reach thse gals Team Skills and Behavir team members exhibit team skills and behavirs such as effective cmmunicatin, cnflict management Operating Values The team has agreed hw they will wrk tgether, including grund rules fr discussin, hw they will handle disagreement r cnflicts, etc. Tips fr Leading Effective Service Cmmittees Make gal-setting and priritizing a team activity, with regular prgress checks and adjustments based n new infrmatin n needs, issues, etc. Set grund rules fr team discussin Recap assignments at the end f each meeting Get t knw team members - their strengths, what they are passinate abut, etc. and use this t increase team effectiveness and prductivity Celebrate team accmplishments and recgnize individual cntributins Make sure team members have the infrmatin and tls t supprt them in fulfilling their assignments 3

4 A Fundatin fr Leadership in NA Sessin One Wrksheets Wrksheet 2 - Characteristics f an Effective Team Team scenari: The mre experienced members f the ASC are frustrated. The ASC desn t seem t be functining well as a team. The H&I cmmittee wants mre mney fr literature than the ASC has budgeted fr. Many GSRs just cme t buy their literature and leave. Activities wants t d their third event withut submitting a budget fr the first ne. Three peple want t be cnventin chair but nne are willing t stand fr PI/PR chair. What culd be the surce f the prblem? Which f the characteristics f an effective team is the grup nt exhibiting? What culd the Chairpersn d t help get the grup back n track? 4

5 A Fundatin fr Leadership in NA Sessin One Wrksheets Wrksheet 3 Skills and Qualities f the Effective NA Leader FURTHER THOUGHTS... are willing t serve Effective NA Leaders live and reflect the Steps, Traditins and Cncepts, are active in wrking the steps and are examples f principle-based recvery... understand the purpse and rles f and the cnnectins between all bdies in the NA service structure... are selfless, putting the needs f thers and the grup befre their wn; they understand that service is abut carrying the message... are humble; they are aware f their strengths and weaknesses; they delegate, ask fr help, and seek guidance and input... are hnest, sincere, tell the truth, speak frm the heart, and have integrity... are pen-minded; they listen t thers pinins, yet stand n sund principle; they are flexible in applying principles; they cnsider new appraches and ideas... are decisive; they are able t make decisins; they are lving and firm... are accuntable; they lead by example; cmmunicate frequently n prgress f the service bdy; they fllw thrugh; they are available t the fellwship; they are cnsistent in their actins... are fcused n the future and can cmmunicate the value f a single act f service in furthering the Visin f NA 5