As Rotarians we all try to contribute our knowledge, experience, insights and general know-how when participating in club service projects and other activities. This in itself is one of our great strengths as a global humanitarian and educational organization capable of channelling significant voluntary effort into worthwhile causes. But have you ever thought about how each of us actually learns from our exposure to these unique experiences? More importantly, have you ever wondered what actually occurs in the learning process that helps each of us move from knowing how to do something to actually doing it successfully? We call this going from the knowing to the doing, and we achieve it by explaining some good ideas that work in practice, coaching people in their use and then nurturing their performance.
Sure, we all understand Rotary knowledge and know about leadership, team building, motivation, ethical decision-making, practical problem-solving, doing projects, and even what we have to do to increase our club membership. Don't we???
And we do really know how to help build a balanced and sustainable club; how to get the best out of our people; how to plan, organise and deliver an effective service project, and even how to mentor a new member don't we??
Well, if you aren't sure, or if you are and would like to share that know-how, then why not become a Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Graduate by joining us for a future Intake? Two sessions only, with a small cost of $25 per session for each member. Check out our District website (www.rotary9600.org) and take the link to the Rotary Leadership Institute and then download the Registration form. Email the form to PDG Tony Holmes at ah@businessbuildersaustralia.com. It's really easy and the program is lively, informative, hands-on and fun and you also get fed!
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district, grassroots leadership development program of member districts organised into regional divisions in various parts of the world. It started on the East Coast of USA in 1992.
RLI seeks to have Rotary Clubs identify those Rotarians who appear to have the potential for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills which is important in voluntary organisations.
The RLI Course is highly recommended expecially if you are an incoming or current President, Club Officer, or Assistant Governor, or if you simply want to learn more about Rotary,