Leadership Development
This section is designed for union representatives to strengthen their professional and leadership skills in the course of their work.
Members are also encouraged to review and use these resources to support their own personal development.
Communication
Coming soon.
Leadership Resources
| EDUCATION MODULE – Leadership skills - Delegation SA This brief module explains why effective and thoughtful delegation is important, what it looks like, and how to do it. |
EDU-LEAD101 |
| EDUCATION MODULE – Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle (Why-How-What?) SA Simon Sinek's presentation provides suggestions that union representatives can apply to their roles to enhance their leadership ability. |
EDU-LEAD102 |
| RACI Model SA Improves delegation of assigned project roles and responsibilities by defining and documenting who is R esponsible, A ccountable, C onsulted and I nformed. |
LEAD110 |
Member Engagement
| Walkabout Tool – Worksheet SE Checklist to track feedback during workplace walkabouts. Stewards and members are reminded to be aware, and comply with, COVID-19 safety plans in place at worksites. |
MEM000 |
| Engagement Bootcamp SE Ideas and strategies for engaging members and a SMART goals worksheet. |
MEM010 |
Steward Roles
| Steward Role Descriptions SE Overview of what stewards do. |
STR000 |
| Steward Competencies SE Overview of what stewards aim to achieve. |
STR010 |
| How to Approach the Steward Role SE Style tips encouraging relationship-building. |
STR020 |
| New Steward Skills Development – Checklist SE Checklist for new stewards to keep track of their skill development - also useful when mentoring. |
STR030 |
| Steward Work and Funding SE Examples of how stewards are funded for the work they do, and what article their work is covered by. |
STR040 |
| Steward Competency Assessment Planning & Evaluation (CAPE) Tool SI Guided self-assessment tool for stewards to reflect upon and develop a plan to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities in their practice. |
STR050 |
| Ordering BCNU Print Materials Using PageDNA Instructions for union representatives with a BCNU e-mail address on how to order print materials. |
STR060 |
| Union Leave Denied – Checklist for Investigating SE Checklist for stewards to assist with investigating denied union leave. Note – you MUST be signed into the Member Portal to access. |
STR070 |
| Union Leave – Guidelines SE Overview for stewards explaining union leave types and requirements. Note – you MUST be signed into the Member Portal to access. |
STR080 |
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Resources marked with this icon can be shared with members to support their self-advocacy or personal development. |
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| ME |
Member Education |
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The following icons identify resources within the toolkit that are also part of a course or curriculum. |
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| JOHS |
Joint Occupational Health & Safety |
| SE |
Steward Essentials |
| SI |
Steward Intermediate |
| SA |
Steward Advanced |
| CES |
Communicating Essential Skills |
BCNU Support
Members can submit requests for support from our membership department and occupational health and safety department – prevention team on this BCNU Support page.