Dfcs training for New County Directors Workshop No. 1 Leadership Trainer’s Guide

Trainer’s Guide 
Activity: What Have I Gotten Myself Into? 
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Activity: What Have I Gotten 
Myself Into?
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This is a small group activity.
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Complete the worksheet for this activity in the 
Participant Guide, page 23.
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Consider each “condition” and brainstorm additional 
“prescriptions” or strategies that a new County 
Director in each situation might want to consider.
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Groups will have 10 minutes to formulate 
strategies.
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Be prepared to share your ideas with the large 
group.
Show OH 41 (Activity: What Have I Gotten Myself Into?). 
Facilitate activity according to instructions on the slide. 
Debrief: 
¾ Ask participants to share their responses. 
Transition: Now let’s take a moment to apply what you have learned to 
your individual situations. 
 
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Rev/Dec., 2006 

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Trainer’s Guide 
Activity: What Am I Going to Do About It? 
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Activity: What Am I Going to Do 
About It?
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This is an individual activity.
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Reflect on your individual situation.
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Which conditions exist in your County?
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What should your strategies be? (Draw on the 
strategies from the previous activity.)
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You will have about 5 minutes to 
complete your work.
Show OH 42 (Activity: What Am I Going to Do About It?). 
Refer participants to the worksheet for this activity in the participant Guide, 
page 24. 
Facilitate activity according to instructions on the slide. 
Debrief activity: 
¾ Ask: Had you ever looked at your situation from this perspective?
¾ Ask: Was it helpful? How?