JCI Explore

Course Objectives
• Explore the differences between leaders and followers and why
both are necessary to create a sustainable movement.
• Discover the leadership opportunities members have within JCI.

• Learn the structure, roles and administrative components of

local organizations in order to align their mission with the
strategic plan and goals of JCI.
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How many years What is your What would be ne
Name change to improve
have you been a current JCI
your local
JCI member? position?
organization?

Introductions
Leaders and Followers
Section 1
Engagement Activity

Divide into 2 groups. Follow

the instructions given by the
facilitator.
 Leaders vs. Followers Discussion

What were you What made the What do you think Why does an active
thinking during the activity difficult? this activity reveals leader need both
activity? about the roles of leadership and
and relationship follower qualities
between leaders
and followers?
 Active Followership
You do not have to Followers can
be in a leadership demonstrate
position to provide leadership by
leadership. providing support,
information, and
motivation.

It only requires the good follower

to do nothing for leadership to fail!
Creating a Movement Video
One Year to Lead

• With this principle at its core, the JCI structure offers leadership
opportunities to new members each year.

• Members serve as both leaders and followers –

understanding that both are critical to creating a sustainable
movement.
Leadership in JCI
Section 2
JCI’s Long-Term Strategic Goal

JCI will be the organization that unites all

sectors of society to create sustainable
impact.
The Structure of
JCI JCI

Africa and the Asia and the

America Europe
Middle East Pacific

National National National National

Organizations Organizations Organizations Organizations

Local Local Local Local

Organizations Organizations Organizations Organizations
The Structure of a
Local Organization
President

Vice Immediate Vice

Secretary President/ Past President/ Treasurer
Director President Director

Project Chair Project Chair Project Chair Project Chair

Project Project Project Project

Committee Committee Committee Committee
 JCI Projects Create Leaders

• JCI provides development opportunities

for members. This includes executing
projects that make positive impact.

• The skills, experience and knowledge

acquired from these opportunities develop
active leaders.
 Variety of Projects

Community Business Individual

Development Development Development
 The JCI Leadership Journey

National
Project Local Organization National
Committee Organization Committee Organization International
Member Officer Member President Officer

Project Local National International

Chair Organization Officer Committee
President Member
Leadership Development is a Ladder
• Each step in your leadership journey will help you
develop personally and professionally.

• The skills and abilities you develop at each level will

assist you in further leadership roles.

• From assisting on a local projects to taking on the

highest leadership roles – JCI helps you grow.
Workbook Activity

Chart your leadership journey. Take a moment to write down

your personal goals. What do you want to accomplish? How
will you get there? What else do you need to learn?
Management and
Administration
Section 3
Taking on a Leadership Role?

Are you Do you want to Do you want to

passionate develop your make an impact
about making leadership skills and create
sustainable and abilities? opportunities for
change? future
generations?

Then a role on the Local Board of

Directors may be for you!
Board of Directors Video
A Stable Local Organization

Sustainable Clearly defined Open channels of Management

projects responsibilities communication balance
and expectations

Workload Flexible
balance structure
Local Organization Constitution

Legal document

Defines organizational governance

Defines rights, responsibilities and liabilities

Stated simply and clearly

Regulates major issues

What Makes a Strong Constitution?

• Organizational Name

• Mission and Principles

• Membership Eligibility

• Governance and Elections

• Organization’s Finances
 Policy Meetings:
Where will they be? Who will
chair and what are the rules?

Manuals: Reports:
Who is responsible for
preparing and organizing?
A Guidebook for
Activities:
Getting How will activities be planned,
executed and financed?
Things Done JCI Officers:
Are there steps for
performance evaluation?
 Putting it All Together:
The Strategic Plan
• A strategic plan identifies: • A strategic plan ensures:
– Where the organization is currently – Relevancy
and wants to be in the long-term – Alignment of activities and efforts
future. – Accountability to mission and vision
– The goals and strategies to achieve
the short and long-term goals.
The Strategic Plan’s
Five-Strategies
Getting to Work on Our Goals:
Plan of Action and Budget Overview

• Plan of Action: A sequence of steps that must be

taken, or activities that must be performed well,
for a strategy to succeed.

• Budget: An estimate of costs, revenues, and

resources over a specified period, including future
financial conditions and goals.
 Budget Implementation

• Preparation: The Board estimates expenses

according to the Plan of Action.
• Approval: General Assembly approves the proposal.
• Records: For legal and transparency reasons.
• Reviews: Monthly report, projections and
adjustments.
 Engagement Activity

In this activity, you will explore the importance

of knowledge transfer. You will brainstorm in
small groups using case studies, then work
through the case by simulating an officer
position, and finally debrief all together.
Succession Planning
• Start Early: Those in leadership roles
should start finding their replacements at
the beginning of the year.
• Transfer Knowledge: Involve the
successors for an easy transition.
• Identify More Than One: Ensures more
candidates than positions.
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 Closing Reminder

“The more intentional you are about your

leadership growth, the greater your
potential for becoming the leader you’re
capable of being.”
— John C. Maxwell