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Therefore, conflict resolution plans should also be developed (primarily by the volunteer group leader) during a project's initiation phases. Good leaders know how to effectively solve conflicts and focus on positives and commonalities to ensure team cohesion rather than team disintegration and ultimate failure.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

In order to effectively manage conflicts, volunteer group leaders are also typically required to demonstrate skilled communication. These individuals should not only brush up on their verbal and written communication, they should also work with other team members to develop communications plans that will ensure that all volunteers are kept up-to-date on the status of any given project. Communication plans will not only help everyone on board stay on the same page; they will also help prevent potential future conflicts based on miscommunications among team members.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Of course, because volunteer projects are sometimes complex and commonly involve many details, volunteer group leaders must also possess leadership qualities such as organizational skills including effective time management and prioritization.

In brief, it is crucial for volunteer group leaders to set an example; to motivate volunteer group members; to implement change, conflict, and communications plans; and, of course, to stay organized. However, the most important leadership skill that a volunteer group leader should possess is the desire and ability to continuously improve his or her skills. Leaders know that the position of leadership requires constant improvement to ensure that you stay on top of your game and on top of the competition. In order to produce a successful volunteer project, leaders must always work towards improving processes to work at their highest levels of personal efficiency.

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