P.O.L.E. |
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The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA use tools to help our Scouts succeed, and one of them is P.O.L.E. P.O.L.E. stands for Plan, Organize, Lead, and Evaluate.
P.O.L.E. in Our Scout Programs
P.O.L.E. is a tool used by our Scouts during their activities. No matter what our Scouts choose to do, it is easier and more FUN if they employ P.O.L.E. first. Employing P.O.L.E. does not have to be an official activity. In fact, many people basically go through these steps automatically. We spell out each step to make it easier for our Scouts to accomplish. Below are the desirable steps to planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating.
Plan
Plan is the first step in P.O.L.E. It is important for Scouts to have the time and resources to plan. Planning ahead of time can prevent problems from happening at the event. Time allows our Scouts plan things they may not have foreseen.
Organize
Scouts need to make sure they are organized prior to an event. Scouts need the time and resources to organize. For example, if Scouts are planning a dinner, they need to be sure ahead of time that every Scout knows what they are responsible for. Some will shop for food, some bring plates, some beverages, and ice, etc. Scouts need to know what they are responsible for, have the petty cash to buy what is needed, and arrange transportation to the market.
Lead
Our Scouts will need to take on leadership skills in planning in event. For example, if a Scout goes to the market and has carrots on the list, and the store has no carrots, what should the Scout do? In some organizations, an employee in that position would call their boss and report there were no carrot and ask what they should do now.
Evaluate
After the event, our Scouts evaluate the process to discover if it can be streamlined. If a part of the process did not work the last time, Scouts will know not to repeat it. It is through continuous improvement that our Scouts become skilled in whatever they choose to do. |