Title: Ramsoc:
1Ramsoc
Grade 1 Theory
Aim To build confidence in the areas of basic
navigation and group management.
2Introduction
Introduction
- Grade 1 is the first session in the Ramsoc
training programme - This is an optional preparation for Grade 2
(leadership training) - You wont necessarily have to lead walks
afterwards! - We hope to build your confidence and inspire you
to go on further in the training program
- Grade 1 is the first session in the Ramsoc
training programme - This is an optional preparation for Grade 2
(leadership training) - You wont necessarily have to lead walks
afterwards! - We hope to build your confidence and inspire you
to go on further in the training program
3What is Grade 1
- Grade 1
- Low level walks
- Mainly in the White Peak
- Some easier Dark Peak and Weekend Walks
- Only basic Navigation is necessary
- Walks will normally not exceed 400m above sea
level
- Grade 2
- Medium level walks
- Rising between 366m and 671m above sea level
- Often leading walks in the Dark Peak and medium
level walks on weekends
- Grade 3
- High level walks in mountainous areas
- Also includes moorland and regions were it would
take more than an hour to reach habitation - Walks include those in Snowdonia, Lake District
and The Yorkshire Dales
4Introduction
- Today's Training Team
- Tom Blann Mountain Leader Trained, Club
President - Graham Parkes ML Trained, Past Ramblesec
- Dave Roberts ML Trained, Past Ramblesec
- Mike Slevin ML Trained, Safety Officer
5Introduction
- Today's training will be split into two sections
- Session 1 Basic Navigation
- Session 2 Group Management
- With session 1 lasting 70 minutes
- Then there will be a 5 minute interval
- Concluding with session 2 lasting 50 minutes
- Q and A Sessions at the end of both sections
6Session 1 Basic Navigation
- Learning Objectives for part 1
- By the end of the session participants will be
able to - Understand the Grid System in the UK
- Be able to give an accurate 6 figure grid
reference - Accurately interpret common map symbols
- Understand the nature of the map as a two
dimensional plan. - Relate a map to the land and vice versa
- Orientate a map
- Know the relevant parts of a magnetic compass and
be able to take a bearing - Understand and interpret contour lines and
landforms - Understand how rights of way are shown on the
map. - Be confident in using a map and compass to safely
navigate in lowland areas
such as the Peak District
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Understanding the UK grid system
Understanding the UK grid system
Understanding the UK grid system
- A distinctive feature of British maps is the grid
structure of blue lines superimposed over the
whole country - Grid lines form the basis of a numerical
reference system
- A distinctive feature of British maps is the grid
structure of blue lines superimposed over the
whole country - Grid lines form the basis of a numerical
reference system - This allows any point to be pinpointed and
communicated
- A distinctive feature of British maps is the grid
structure of blue lines superimposed over the
whole country - Grid lines form the basis of a numerical
reference system
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Understanding the UK grid system
Understanding the UK grid system
Understanding the UK grid system
- Initially the UK is split into squares measuring
500km2 and denoted by letters
- Initially the UK is split into squares measuring
500km2 and denoted by letters
- Initially the UK is split into squares measuring
500km2 and denoted by letters
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Understanding the UK grid system
Understanding the UK grid system
- Initially the UK is split into squares measuring
500km2 and denoted by letters - These Squares are then systematically broken down
into progressively smaller squares - Each area is then subdivided into squares with
sides of 1km that form the overlay on a standard
OS 125000 map
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Understanding the UK grid system
Understanding the UK grid system
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Understanding the UK grid system
- Initially the UK is split into squares measuring
500km2 and denoted by letters - These Squares are then systematically broken down
into progressively smaller squares - Each area is then subdivided into squares with
sides of 1km that form the overlay on a standard
OS 125000 map - Each of these grid squares is assigned a specific
four-figure reference - There is however a margin for error with this
system, and confusion does at times occur
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
6 Figure Grid References
- The main reason for printing a grid system on
maps is to create a numerical system for defining
a specific location - To ensure accuracy a 6 figure grid reference is
used - These can be estimated by eye or measured using a
ruler, or with a Romer (often found on the base
plate of a compass) - It is important to understand how to give an
accurate 6 figure grid reference
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Session 1 Basic Navigation
Session 1 Basic Navigation
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in.
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Session 1 Basic Navigation
Session 1 Basic Navigation
Session 1 Basic Navigation
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in.
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in.
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in.
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in.
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6 Figure Grid References
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in. - Establish the Eastings (those lines running from
West to East) and the Northings (those lines
running from South to North) remembering that
when you read a grid reference you go
horizontally first then vertically (along the
corridor then up the stairs)
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6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in. - Establish the Eastings (those lines running from
West to East) and the Northings (those lines
running from South to North) remembering that
when you read a grid reference you go
horizontally first then vertically (along the
corridor then up the stairs) - Imagine the 1km square to be split into 10
increments
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6 Figure Grid References
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
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6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in. - Establish the Eastings (those lines running from
West to East) and the Northings (those lines
running from South to North) remembering that
when you read a grid reference you go
horizontally first then vertically (along the
corridor then up the stairs) - Imagine the 1km square to be split into 10
increments - Locate the smaller square closest to the object
your are identifying
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6 Figure Grid References
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
6 Figure Grid References
6 Figure Grid References
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference
- Identify the 1km square where the object you are
trying to identify can be found in. - Establish the Eastings (those lines running from
West to East) and the Northings (those lines
running from South to North) remembering that
when you read a grid reference you go
horizontally first then vertically (along the
corridor then up the stairs) - Imagine the 1km square to be split into 10
increments - Locate the smaller square closest to the object
your are identifying - Read the grid reference as the intersect in the
bottom left hand corner of that square - The grid reference for the red square is
therefore - 263136
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6 Figure Grid References
- ActivityIn pairs or small groups try taking
an accurate 6 figure grid referenceYou will all
be given a map and asked to give a grid reference
for three different locations or objects, see if
you can accurately identify them
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Map Symbols
Map Symbols
- It is important to be able to identify commonly
used map symbols (especially this one, PH) - Being able to correctly identify map symbols will
not only help you to navigate but may be useful
to determine suitability of terrain, allow for a
more precise description of your location or to
avoid potential dangers - A definitive list of symbols can be found on the
key of any OS map
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Map Symbols
Map Symbols
ActivityA quick quiz to see how many
regularly used OS Map symbols and denotations you
already know!
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Session 1 Basic Navigation
Map Symbols
Map Symbols
Fingers on Buzzers Or Hands in the air when you
think you know the answer
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Railway Station
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Footpath
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
National Trail
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Main / Trunk Road
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Camping / Caravanning site
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
View Point
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Access land Boundary
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Public Telephone
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Parking
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Nature Reserve
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Place of worship with a spire
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Place of worship with a tower
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Youth Hostel
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
School
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Public Convenience
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Electricity Transmission Line
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Quarry
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Footbridge
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Non Coniferous / Coniferous trees
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Well Spring
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Map Symbols
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Map Symbols
Marsh / Reeds
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Relating the map to the ground
- Interpreting a map correctly is the most basic
and useful navigational skill - Maps are simply an accurate picture of the ground
as seen from above, scaled down from life size
and with symbols to show particular features and
landmarks - An OS map is a 2D representation of a 3D
landscape
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Relating the map to the ground
- It shows all of the necessary detail to represent
a 3D landscape using a variety of different
techniques - These Include
- Contour lines
- Rivers and streams
- Areas of Trees
- Roads and Paths
- Different types of terrain
- Walls
- Buildings
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Relating the map to the ground
- The most important and reliable information found
on a map are provided by contours - These allow the map reader to build a mental
picture of the three dimensional shape of the
land - Other features can then be superimposed over the
top of this land form e.g. Buildings, Streams,
Walls etc.
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Relating the map to the ground
- It should be remembered that these features might
change over time, paths or even streams reroute
themselves and walls become removed or fall down - Although Maps are very accurate, occasionally
minor errors occur. - Also the man made landscape can change quickly
drastically altering what can be seen on the land
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Orientating the Map
- Why is Orientating a map important?
- To aid the process of relating the map to the
ground
- How do we orientate the map?
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Orientating the Map
- By eye Rotate the map so landmarks you can see
such as lakes, roads, FPs and buildings align
with map - If you hold the map up you should be able to
directly align it to the landscape using these
features
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Orientating the Map
- Using a Compass
- Set the dial to 0o
- Line up the edge of the compass with a vertical
grid line (Northing) - Leaving the orientation arrow on the baseplate
pointing upwards - Rotate both the map and compass together until
the Red needle is lined up with the orientation
arrow
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Orientating the Map
- We will go into more detail on this at the
practical session on Sunday
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Contours and Features
- Contour Lines
- Join points of equal height above sea level
- Are shown on the map as Brown / Orange lines
- Usually at 10m Intervals but check on the map
- Every 5th line is an index contour and will be
slightly bolder - Show inclination of the land as well as slope and
aspect
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Contours and Features
- Contour Lines
- The closer the contour lines are together the
steeper the slope - Contours will be marked with their relative
heights at different intervals - It is important to identify when a contour is
showing an incline or decline - For ridges the point of the V points towards
lower ground - For valleys the point of the V points towards
higher land - Note usually a stream can be found in a valley
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Contours and Features
- Contour Features
- Often you find typical features formed by
contours such as Ridges, Saddles, Valleys and
Knolls - These will be covered in more detailed in Grade 2
- Here is an example of contour lines using the
software Memory Map
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The Compass
- How many parts of a compass can you identify?
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The Compass
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Bearings
- A bearing is the angle of direction of one object
or destination from another
- Why might it be necessary to use a bearing as a
method of navigation
- Lack of other navigational features i.e. On top
of Kinder
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Bearings
- How to take a bearing
- Find the two points on the map that you want to
travel from and to. Line up your compass edge
between the two points, so that your direction of
travel arrow is pointing to your destination.
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Bearings
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Bearings
- How to take a bearing
- Find the two points on the map that you want to
travel from and to. Line up your compass edge
between the two points, so that your direction of
travel arrow is pointing to your destination. - Rotate the compass housing to align the orienting
lines with the north-south grid lines on the map
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Bearings
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Bearings
- How to take a bearing
- Find the two points on the map that you want to
travel from and to. Line up your compass edge
between the two points, so that your direction of
travel arrow is pointing to your destination. - Rotate the compass housing to align the orienting
lines with the north-south lines on the map - Rotate the compass housing to compensate for
magnetic variation
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Bearings
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Bearings
- How to take a bearing
- Find the two points on the map that you want to
travel from and to. Line up your compass edge
between the two points, so that your direction of
travel arrow is pointing to your destination. - Rotate the compass housing to align the orienting
lines with the north-south lines on the map - Rotate the compass housing to compensate for
magnetic variation - Remove the compass from the map, rotate the
compass so that the north end of the needle and
the orienting arrow are aligned and then proceed
following the direction of travel arrow
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Bearings
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Bearings
- Get into pairs and spend a few minutes practicing
how to take a bearing - We will practice this technique a lot more in
detail on Sundays practical session
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Any Questions?
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98Session 2 Group Management
The group should be helped to lead itself as
far as it is judged capable of safely doing so.
Eric Langmuir
99Session 2 Group Management
- Learning Objectives for part 2
- By the end of the session participants will be
able to - Answer the Question, Why be a leader?
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a
Ramsoc Leader - Understand different leadership techniques
- Appropriately use tools for conflict management
- Use both their own and other leaders strengths
for the benefit of their group - Cope with emergency situations likely to occur on
the hill - Identify and manage problems that might occur on
the hill, including environmental and human
hazards - Feel confident in their ability to lead and
manage a group on a G1 walk
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Why be a leader?
- Put your suggestions on the board
- Think - What motivates people to lead?
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Why be a leader?
- Rewarding application of personal skills to
benefit others - Give something back to the club
- Further develop your personal skills i.e.
leadership, navigation - Meet people and get more out of the club because
of increased involvement - Get to choose lunch breaks!
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Roles and Responsibilities
- In pairs or small groups identify what you
believe to be the Role of a Ramsoc leader - In pairs or small groups identify what you
believe to be the Responsibilities of a Ramsoc
leader
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Roles and Responsibilities
- The Role of a walk leader will vary depending on
the situation theyre in - Typically roles will include
- Information or Opinion giver
- Motivator
- Co-ordinator
- Communication helper
- Listener
- Standard setter
- Decision maker
- Navigator
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Roles and Responsibilities
- The Responsibilities of a walk leader should
always be present - Your responsibilities as a Ramsoc walk leader
will include - Setting Standards
- Ensuring the safety and well being of the group
- Route planning
- Encourage group cohesion
- Teach skills
- Get your group from A to B
- Adapt to different situations
- Maximising your groups enjoyment
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Roles and Responsibilities
- As a walk leader you also have a responsibility
to different groups of people - To Ramsoc
- To the Group
- To Individual group members
- To Yourself
- To the Public (Other walkers, Farmers etc.)
- To the Land
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Leadership Styles / Techniques
- Leadership Styles
- Three main types of leadership
- Autocratic
- Democratic
- Subconscious control
- All three may be useful, but will probably be
needed at different times - As well as the two main types of Leadership there
are many different leadership characteristics
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Leadership Styles / Techniques
- Leadership Characteristics
- What Leadership Characteristics can you come up
with?
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Leadership Styles / Techniques
- Leadership Characteristics
- Consensus / Delegative
- Authoritative
- Stoic
- Motivational
- Inspirational
- Performance driven
- Task Orientated
- Confident
- Compassionate
- A listener
- Supportive
- Behaviour orientated
- And many more
Typically some of these are more likely to be
gender specific although this is not always the
case
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Leadership Styles / Techniques
- Leadership Techniques
- Authoritative
- Consensus
- Vote
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Leadership Styles / Techniques
- Leadership Techniques
- Communication
- Effective communication is very important as a
leader - It is important to be clear and concise when
talking to the whole group - Equally a good leader should feel at home talking
to individuals as they do talking to a group - Different tones of voice can be a useful tool in
different situations, e.g. happy, serious,
motivational, persuasive
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Leadership Styles / Techniques
- Leadership Techniques
- Body language
- As important as verbal communication is body
language - Body language can be very expressive
- Body language is often subconscious
- People will more often than not pick up and
believe your body language more than they will
your voice - It is important to remember this especially in
instances were you are unsure or uncomfortable
with a situation - It is also a useful tool to be able to read
others body language
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Leadership Styles / Techniques
- We will now give you a variety of different
scenarios - What leadership technique or style would be best
to use in each scenario - As a leader how would you communicate with your
group / individual - Can you identify where any problems might arise
as a leader
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Conflict Management
- What is Conflict Management?
- Conflict Management is the way in which a leader
deals with problems that arise either between
another leader and themselves or within
individual members of the group.
- People are more likely to experience conflict
when they are tired, experiencing extremes in
temperature or are hungry
- Conflicts may arise if there is a disagreement
over the choice of route
- If two or more people have a clash in personality
- And ultimately conflict can occur from out of
nowhere and over some of the most trivial things
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Conflict Management
- What techniques can be used to manage it?
- Communication
- Vote
- Taking time out
- Removing someone form the group temporarily
- Tackling the route cause of the conflict
- Identifying different solutions
- Being diplomatic
- Explore different avenues and different
possibilities
- Ultimately prevention is better than cure!
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Strengths and Weaknesses as Leaders
In pairs or small groups discuss
- What strengths would you expect to find in a good
leader?
2. What weaknesses may a leader have?
3. Which of your strengths do you think will make
you a good leader?
4. Which of your weaknesses will you need to
overcome to be a good leader?
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Environmental and Human Hazards
- In pairs or small groups identify
- Human Hazards likely to be encountered on the
hill - Physical Hazards likely to be encountered on the
hill
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Coping with emergency situations
- Firstly it is important to remember that
emergencys are very rare - But in the event that one does happen it is
important you know how to deal with it - We provide all our trainees with an Accident
Procedure flow chart and an Evacuation Plan flow
chart
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Coping with emergency situations
- It is important that in an emergency you
- Assess the situation and risk
- Assess the human and physical resources available
- Create a plan of action
- Allocate roles
- Use correct Ramsoc procedures
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Coping with emergency situations
- Be Familiar and confident with
- Choosing the appropriate leadership style
- Knowing which leader does what
- And know the Accident Response and Evacuation
flow charts
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Coping with emergency situations
- Club procedures and Mountain Rescue
- Ethos in Hill walking and Mountaineering of self
sufficiency - Club will call out MR after 1hr and 10mins for
every hour the walk was expected to take - If you believe the walk will be late alert the
Ramblesec - MR will take a long time to get to you, if you
believe it is possible to deal with the situation
on your own it is best to do so
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Coping with emergency situations
- Club procedures and Mountain Rescue
- To contact Mountain Rescue
- Diall 999
- Ask for the Police
- Be prepared to give Your name, Phone number,
Precise location, number and condition of group
and available equipment - Do not move from that position unless asked to do
so by MR or you are forced to do so for safety
reasons, if you do have to move tell MR
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Coping with emergency situations
- Summary
- Safety first your own, the groups, the
casualty - Assess the situation and neutralise the danger
- Initial plan of action
- First aid /or go for help
- Group management issues
- Get information
- Secondary plan of action
- Evacuation
- Mountain Rescue
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Coping with emergency situations
- Whilst you should now be fully aware
- of your responsibilities Ramsoc only expects that
you do your best.
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Any Questions?
Thank You for your participation and we look
forward to seeing you Sunday