The document outlines a presentation from Teresa and Andy Thorp at the 2013 Rotary International Convention about best practices for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). It discusses using adventurous activities and simulations to develop leadership skills through experience. It also addresses observing reflections, developing ideas through testing and practice, and engaging subject experts, awardees, and supporters to help design and run RYLA programs. The presentation poses questions to the audience about qualities and experiences to explore in RYLA, who to target for awards, and who to engage for program development and support.

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New to RYLA -
Best Practices
Teresa and Andy Thorp

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•Basic principles that
underpin a successful RYLA
•Designing a successful
RYLA

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RYLA
Experience
Observations
and
Reflections
Development
of Ideas
Testing
Ideas in
Practice

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Experience
Adventurous Activities
Risk
Simulated Business Game
Subject Experts
Public Speaking / Presenting
Social Etiquette
Conflict
Trust
Intensity
Discomfort
Diversity
Choice and Consequence
Stretch

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Observations and
Reflections
Group Reflections
Range of Reviewing Tools
Learning Culture
Planning
Experimentation
Peer Observation
Development Plans
Choice and Consequence
Encouragement
Positive Reinforcement
Coaching
High Quality Questions

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Development of
Ideas
Leadership
Problem Solving
Personal Effectiveness
Confidence
Communication
Creativity
Team Development
Emotional Intelligence

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Testing Ideas in
Practice

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1. What qualities of Leadership would you
like to explore in a RYLA?
2. What ‘experiences’ might you possibly
utilise to explore learning?
3. Who might you target as potential RYLA
awardees?
4. Who might you possibly engage to
support you in developing and running
your programme?
Your Turn!

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Questions?

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Thank You
teresa.thorp@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
andygthorp@yahoo.com