Two members of our Club, Geoff Gray and Helen Blunden attended the Potential Rotary Leaders Seminar (PRLS) on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November 2007.
The Potential Rotary Leaders Seminar (PRLS) is a life leadership course that aims to provide an environment for current and potential Rotary leaders. Rotarians learn how to be more effective as individuals within their work and personal lives.
Some Rotarians travelled from as far as Ballarat to attend the course. With an eager sense of anticipation and participation in the room, they were put through their paces by experienced Rotarians and facilitators Laurie and Maureen Bond from RC Bulaweyo in public speaking, leadership, effective communication and effective meetings.
The PRLS was conducted in two parts. On the first day, participants were taught Basic PRLS in basic leadership theory that included leading with vision, leading a meeting, public speaking and effective communications. Of the forty participants, thirty continued with the second part, the first module of Masters PRLS series, Impromptu Speaking.
Twelve participants volunteered to act as PRLS Presenters to continue to roll out of future leadership programs across both Districts. It is anticipated that more Basic and Master PRLS courses will be available in the near future.
Helen Blunden attended both days and said, "I would recommend any Rotarian from our club and their partners to attend PRLS. If you are currently in, or designated for future leadership roles within our club, then you will benefit from the course. Even if, you don't use the skills learned in PRLS to Rotary, there are many other ways to use them in your personal or work life. For $60 per day, this is just a fraction of the cost of what you would normally pay for something similar in the market."
Even though the course has been running in the USA since 1993, it is the first time it has been run in Australia. District Governor 9800 John Davies and District Governor of 9810 Dick Garner partnered to bring PRLS to Australia as part of the 2007-2008 Strategy Plan to increase leadership skills of Rotarians.
The Potential Rotary Leaders Seminar (PRLS) is a life leadership course that aims to provide an environment for current and potential Rotary leaders. Rotarians learn how to be more effective as individuals within their work and personal lives.
Some Rotarians travelled from as far as Ballarat to attend the course. With an eager sense of anticipation and participation in the room, they were put through their paces by experienced Rotarians and facilitators Laurie and Maureen Bond from RC Bulaweyo in public speaking, leadership, effective communication and effective meetings.
The PRLS was conducted in two parts. On the first day, participants were taught Basic PRLS in basic leadership theory that included leading with vision, leading a meeting, public speaking and effective communications. Of the forty participants, thirty continued with the second part, the first module of Masters PRLS series, Impromptu Speaking.
Twelve participants volunteered to act as PRLS Presenters to continue to roll out of future leadership programs across both Districts. It is anticipated that more Basic and Master PRLS courses will be available in the near future.
Helen Blunden attended both days and said, "I would recommend any Rotarian from our club and their partners to attend PRLS. If you are currently in, or designated for future leadership roles within our club, then you will benefit from the course. Even if, you don't use the skills learned in PRLS to Rotary, there are many other ways to use them in your personal or work life. For $60 per day, this is just a fraction of the cost of what you would normally pay for something similar in the market."
Even though the course has been running in the USA since 1993, it is the first time it has been run in Australia. District Governor 9800 John Davies and District Governor of 9810 Dick Garner partnered to bring PRLS to Australia as part of the 2007-2008 Strategy Plan to increase leadership skills of Rotarians.
AG Ron Brooks of RC Forest Hill agreed with the the District Governors and said of PRLS, "Let's accept the challenge, lift our game and improve Rotary's image and set an example of how professional people should behave. Lets make it an organisation others strive to join."
