WHAT MAKES A NO. 1 ORGANIZATION?

 

The following organization and member fundamentals have been selected as the ingredients most often found in highly successful organizations.  Rank these fundamentals as YOU feel they are important to a group’s being No. 1.  Following this ranking, rate your own organization in each area so you can see the areas that should be strengthened in order for you to achieve a No. 1 ranking.

 

RANK ORDER:                                                          4-We Do Exceptionally Well

A-Must Absolutely Have                                              3-Satisfactory, But Could Improve

B-Helpful, But Not Always Necessary              2-So-so, Sometimes OK

C-Really Don’t Need                                                   1-Needs Great Deal of Improvement                           

____1. Group’s goals are clearly defined at least once a semester and reflect the _____

             interests and needs of the group members at the time.

 

____2. Group’s desire and acceptance of change are enthusiastic and accepted  ______

             by officers and members alike.

 

____3. Officers AND members have at least a B average in the understanding  _______

             of the group’s purpose, with a continuing program for broadening this

             knowledge and applying it to today’s scene.

 

____4. There is a high degree of member involvement and willingness to assume _____

             responsibility.

 

____5. Officer training is comprehensive in leadership and group operations info _____

             with officers being challenged to reach beyond “what was done by the

             previous officer(s)”

 

____6. There is a strong leadership, influence, and support exerted by advisors- ______

             they’re working with the members, not for or around- installing a desire

             to constantly be better.

 

____7. The organization’s membership growth philosophy is one of “making    _______

            friends continually.”

 

____8. The group has a program that builds strong commitment, friendships, and ______

            awareness.                                                          

 

____9. The group has financial stability and a sensible plan for group operations. ______

 

____10. The group has a respect and reputation on campus with students, staff    _______

              and faculty.

 

 

____11. The group demonstrates the ability to relate and work well with other  ______

               campus organizations.

 

____12. The group has good continuity and strong direction because of advisor’s _____

               experience and willingness to assist.

 

____13.  The group has an awareness of potential problems and the ability to solve _____

                them before they become disastrous.

 

____14.  The group has officers who are able to withstand AND impose peer group ____

                pressure.

 

____15.  Members have a seriousness about their membership.                                 _____

 

 

Total Number of:      A’s___   B’s____  C’s____            Total Group Score:  A’s_______

                                                                                                                           B’s_______

                                                                                                                           C’s_______