Rotarians are constantly seeking ways to develop their skills and increase their knowledge to become better leaders. Whether you’re seeking training skills as an incoming officer or as a Rotary trainer looking for resources, this section is for you.
Wikipedia encyclopedia defines Training:
Training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relates to specific useful skills. It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at technical colleges and polytechnics. In addition to the basic training required for a trade, occupation or profession, it is recognized today that there is need to continue training beyond initial qualifications to maintain, upgrade and update skills throughout working life. In the context of many professions and occupations this may be referred to as professional development.
Professional development often refers to skills required for maintaining a specific career path or to general skills offered through continuing education, including the more general skills area of personal development. It can be seen as training to keep current with changing technology and practices in a profession or in the concept of lifelong learning. Developing and implementing a program of professional development is often a function of the human resources or organization development department of a large corporation or institution.
 A Vision for Multi-District PETS
in the New Zone 24
In this article by PDG Chris Offer he proposes that Zone 22, the new Zone 24 be organized into four regional multi-district PETS. The paper argues that multi-district PETS are a more effective, economical and efficient way to train president elects than single district PETS.
You may comment on this article by going to: www.petsvision.blogspot.com
Leadership Development: Your Guide to Starting a Program.A NEW RI Publication. A club's leadership development program can help develop the personal leadership skills of club members, enhance their professional lives and nurture future club leaders. Ten recommended leadership topics are covered:
- Communication skills
- Leadership styles
- Leading and motivating volunteers
- Mentoring
- Time management
- Goal setting and accountability
- Strategic planning
- Ethics and The Four-Way Test
- Building consensus
- Teamwork
The publication provides practical advice on speaking points, discussion questions and suggested activities for each topic.
Video Training Clips
PowerPoint is a Visual medium.
J Walker emphasizes the need to communicate visually using powerpoint, as opposed to clogging slides with endless, boring text.
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Public Speaking Video Tip - Extemporaneous Speech
Here are my quick tips on how to connect with your audience through mastering Extemporaneous Speech in your business presentations. http://www.stepupandspeak.com.
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Presentation Skills
Kevin Daley discusses presentation skills on Fox Business News
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