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Title
Leadership Development Course
SQUAD MANAGEMENT
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WHAT IS SQUAD MANAGEMENT?
The squad system was devised by our founder, Sir
William Alexander Smith, to manage a large group
of Boys. With senior Boys appointed as squad
leaders, the officers can concentrate on
important areas of the company. It is also a way
to prepare senior Boys for greater
responsibility. A good squad management makes a
company more effective and efficient in its
running.
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IMPORTANCE OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
1. Boys will have more attention from their squad
leaders especially in minor matters like
polishing or loss of equipment. Imagine a Boy
feeling lost when he does not know who to get a
consent form from.
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IMPORTANCE OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
2. Due to the limited size of a squad, more
feedback can be received as each Boy will have a
chance to share his view. Also, Boys prefer to
speak to seniors whom they are closer to.
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IMPORTANCE OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
3. Each Boys potential and short-comings can be
identified easily and be dealt with effectively.
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IMPORTANCE OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
4. Boys loyalty to the company can be
established through building their loyalty to
their squads first.
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IMPORTANCE OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
5. Your Captain and officers can put more
attention in important areas of the company.
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BENEFITS OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
1. Boys loyalty to their squads is established
and a better parade or church attendance is
resulted.
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BENEFITS OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
2. With better communications between the Boys
and squad leaders, friendship rather than
rankship is built. The unity of the squads and,
eventually, the company as a whole will be
strengthen too.
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BENEFITS OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
3. A positive influence is exerted on the Boys.
For example, a Boy may not be keen in a company
event but since his squad friends is going, he
may decide to join in.
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BENEFITS OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
4. Massive administrative tasks can be
simplified. For example, it will be much easier
to collect consent forms at squad level than in
company level.
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BENEFITS OF SQUAD MANAGEMENT
5. A Boy can contribute to the company through
his squad. For example, if all the squads achieve
their BB week targets, the company target will
also be reached. The Boys can be appreciated and
encouraged by their squad leaders too!
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HOW TO MANAGE A SQUAD
1. Communicate a lot with your squad Boys and
value their presence in the squad. Never give up
on the difficult ones.
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HOW TO MANAGE A SQUAD
2. Call your Boys by their names. Failure to
remember a Boys name after his sixth month in
the Squad is just as good as saying, I dont
bother much about you.
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HOW TO MANAGE A SQUAD
3. Speak and act with much pleasure and
generosity. Being impatient or harsh to a Boy
will only make him feel rejected.
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HOW TO MANAGE A SQUAD
4. Get your Boys involved in squad planning or
duty. Everybody likes to be needed by somebody!
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HOW TO MANAGE A SQUAD
5. Always place the feeling and interests of the
Boys above yours. Remember that a leader must be
prepared to sacrifice himself to do what he
normally would not.
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HOW TO MANAGE A SQUAD
6. If any unhappiness breaks out, you must not
lose your temper. Patch up with your Boy or you
will lose his respect for you and, indirectly,
motivate him to leave the company. More
importantly, isnt it part of our Christian
manliness to forgive each other?
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HOW TO MANAGE A SQUAD
7. Be a good example and a respectable squad
leader to your Boys. Nothing can be more
convincing than a good testimony to them.
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EFFICIENT WAYS TO ESTABLISH SQUAD UNITY
1. Organize squad outings, study groups or bible
studies.
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EFFICIENT WAYS TO ESTABLISH SQUAD UNITY
2. Visit your squad Boys at their homes
especially for regular absentees.
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EFFICIENT WAYS TO ESTABLISH SQUAD UNITY
3. Call up your squad Boys for chats. Do not talk
about parade information only a phone machine
can do that too! It may be difficult to start the
communication, but keep trying!
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EFFICIENT WAYS TO ESTABLISH SQUAD UNITY
4. If possible, get the opinion of your squad
before making a decision. Treat them as your team
members and not subordinates.
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EFFICIENT WAYS TO ESTABLISH SQUAD UNITY
5. Update your squad on company information or
events. When they know what is happening, they
will be more excited, prepared or committed.
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EFFICIENT WAYS TO ESTABLISH SQUAD UNITY
6. Boost up the morale of your squad during
parade games.
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EFFICIENT WAYS TO ESTABLISH SQUAD UNITY
7. Produce squad T-shirts, flags or cheers if
your company allows.