Coordinator - Sweet Adelines International

Regional Management Team Handbook
4/13
Introduction
The fact that you have been given a copy of this handbook indicates that you are a leader
in this organization. It is important that you read and study the sections in this handbook
that pertain to the team as a whole, and to your specific areas of responsibility. You also
may find it useful to become familiar with the sections pertaining to the other team
members’ responsibilities. In a form of government where all team members have an
equal voice, knowledge of the subject matter is critical to making informed decisions.
The purpose of the Regional Management Team (RMT) Handbook is threefold:
• To act as a starting point and as a resource for general team-oriented information
• To provide a compendium of tools for the whole team as well as for individual
team members
• To provide guidance on specific subjects and areas of responsibility for individual
team members
The first section of this handbook contains a collection of tools for the whole team. The
following sections provide information specific to each team member’s responsibilities.
The final sections include guidelines for the election/appointment process, information on
contracts, and various appendices. A vodcast outlining each RMT Coordinator’s duties
has been created and can be found in the Leadership section of the Members Only portion
of the Sweet Adelines website.
The information in this handbook can be condensed to five major points—the five Cs:
Cooperation: Each team member must be willing and able to cooperate for the
good of the team and the organization as a whole, which includes delegating tasks
as appropriate so that the work can be accomplished effectively.
Cooperation in a team environment requires each team member to be
willing to set aside her own preferences and to accommodate input from
other team members.
Communication: Without complete, accurate, and timely communication, the
team is doomed to mediocrity at best.
Consensus: Consensus is new to some, a challenge for all, and a means for
achieving synergistic solutions that have buy-in from all team members.
Confidentiality: The atmosphere in team meetings must be such that team
members feel free to discuss sensitive topics openly. However, participating in
these discussions carries an important responsibility for being circumspect. Team
members should be mindful not to disclose sensitive information as it can harm
the team or other individuals.
Continuation: Team members are responsible for seeking out and grooming the
potential leaders of tomorrow.