new member orientation facillitator’s guide PI SIGMA EPSILON YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE FOR LIFE As a Fraternity, we’ve had a prosperous beginning with a rich history of making an impact on individuals, on businesses, and on the sales and marketing profession. We are in the middle of something great. You have the opportunity to make history here. As a member of this Fraternity, you are the Fraternity. We all are. And we are making an impact. What will our legacy be? How to use the facilitator notes: Every lesson consists of: Title Pages Module Content Module Objectives Module Notes Discussion Questions Web Activity Activity Video In this guide, the images on the left will indicate which slide you should be on during the notes. The Facilitator should read aloud everything that is bold. Suggested questions and notes are also included in this book. It is important that you look through each module’s Facilitator’s Notes before presenting it. Every module ends with a 3-5 minute video. Please make sure this video works before starting the lesson. Each chapter received enough workbooks for their new members. Ideally, you should have your new members sit next to an existing member, switching pairs every week. Existing members can bring up the PDF on their computer or the Executive Board can print a copy for everyone. This can be found on pse.org on the Chapter Resources page (password=pse+the year, for example: pse2018) While the VP of Human Resources is responsible for making sure everyone receives the following training, he/she can delegate each week to another chapter leader if they desire to. If you would like to add anything to the training, you may need to download some fonts for cohesion. The fonts used are Bebas Neue and Raleway. You may not edit any of the content provided, only add to. Module 4 requires you to have your Executive Board present their responsibilities to the members and answer any questions members may have. Please plan accordingly. As with any project, the first edition of this training is bound to have room for improvement. The HQ team would appreciate any feedback or corrections you find during this orientation. If you have any suggestions for activities or content, we would love to implement it! Email [email protected] with your ideas. 2 Read everything that Course Content is bold out loud Welcome to the Pi Sigma Epsilon member orientation course! In the following 6 modules, we will take you through the foundations of our Fraternity, and what it means to be a member. In Module 1, you will learn about how our mission, our values, and our brand shape the way we show up. We will take a brief look at our history and the legacy we are creating. Module 2 provides an overview of all the PSE stakeholders, and how they all work together to achieve the goals of the Fraternity. Module 3 showcases the value we provide our members and other stakeholders, and Module 4 provides insight into chapter administration and operations. Module 5 shows how you as a member can help preserve our legacy by becoming aware of risk to the Fraternity and its members, and knowing how to effectively manage those risks. Finally, in Module 6, we discuss what it means to be a member of our Fraternity, and the essential elements that make Pi Sigma Epsilon unique. At the end of this course, you should be able to: Articulate the PSE Principles and how they play a role in everything Describe the main PSE stakeholders and their perspectives Explain the PSE value proposition and how we deliver on it Be familiar with the fundamentals of chapter operations Recognize and manage risk for your chapter Identify essential elements of our Fraternity Next, click forward and begin lesson one. Throughout the courses, These notes are for the facillitator only there are prompted questions for you to ask, but feel free to add in more for the group to get to know each other. Module 1: Our Story Throughout the next six weeks, I am going to lead you through the new member orientation created by the National Headquarters of Pi Sigma Epsilon. The mission of the training is to provide every member of Pi Sigma Epsilon a solid foundation of knowledge about our organization. Each week, I am going to present information on a certain topic. Then, we will go through a short exercise to put what we went through into action. After we complete the training, you will be invited to become a member of Pi Sigma Epsilon. Module Content In our first module, you will learn about how our mission, our values, and our brand shape the way we show up. We will take a brief look at our history and the legacy we are creating: • Our Mission • Our Values • Our Brand • Our History • Our Legacy Module Objectives At the end of this module, you should be able to: • Describe the PSE Principles and why they matter • Recognize the core elements and significance of our brand • Identify key milestones in the Fraternity’s history Our Mission Ask a student to read the mission to the group. Talk about what it means to you and your chapter. You can talk about how you have improved your sales and marketing skills or the opportunities you have received through PSE. Our Values Our Fraternity’s values are expressed in the 12 PSE Principles. These Principles provide a foundation and guiding light for life. Living by these Principles is what it means to be a part of Pi Sigma Epsilon. The PSE Principles are: Work ,Honor, Sincerity, Belief, Skill, Knowledge, Wisdom, Confidence, Faith, Ethics, Character, and Competition. Pause for members to write these in their workbook. 4 Our Brand Displaying any of the official symbols of Pi Sigma Epsilon is to be done with pride and dignity, and in an appropriate fashion. The official colors of the Fraternity are amethyst and gold. These colors, along with our logo, should be represented in all chapter marketing and collateral. The official Pi Sigma Epsilon pin is the Fraternity crest. The pin is presented to members during the Initiation Ceremony. It is to be worn on the upper right-hand corner of the left pocket on business attire, the left lapel, or simply on the left side over the heart. The PSE Crest symbolizes the Principles of Pi Sigma Epsilon that have guided our organization to the success it experiences today. Members should endeavor to demonstrate all of the Principles since they work together to create a foundation for both our Fraternity and our members’ personal success. The Creed Have members read off the lines of the creed. Our History The Fraternity was incorporated on May 14, 1952 in Atlanta, GA by four founders: Mr. Lloyd L. Antle. Dr. William H. Harris, Dr. Henry Baker, Mr. Lewis F. Gordon The first chapter was chartered and appropriately named “Alpha.” Alpha chapter was chartered at Georgia State University (formerly Georgia State College) Ask for student volunteers to each read a paragraph of How the Fraternity was Founded in their workbook Historical Timeline Select a few of the historical highlights of the Fraternity. Discuss with your team the implications of each, and how you and your chapter can add significance to this legacy. This is also a good time to talk about when YOUR chapter was founded and other historical facts. 5 Our Legacy Since it was founded in 1952, the Fraternity has initiated more than 60,000 members. PSE is currently represented on 60 college campuses throughout the US. Membership provides a professional, supportive, and fun environment where a diverse group of students who seek to develop their skills and abilities can come together to learn. PSE is preparing the emerging workforce with the core competencies necessary to be successful, and we provide exceptional career opportunities for college students seeking internships and full-time placement. We are continuing to forge new paths to success through membership growth and innovative new programs. While striving to achieve higher levels of excellence, your Fraternity is changing the way people think about sales and marketing professionalism and service. Web Activity Research the PSE website to find the answer to the question and have the answer in your workbook before our next meeting. The answer can be found by going to pse.org, hovering over ‘About’ and clicking “Magazine’. The most recent issue will be at the top. You can do this now or have your members do this at home before the next training meeting. Discussion Give everyone 5 minutes to answer the following questions. After time is up, have all members share their answers. Why did you choose to join PSE? What do you hope to gain from your membership? What Principle resonates the most? Why? Group Activity Instruct your members to answer the visualization questions. Depending on your preference, you can have them take the time now to do it at the meeting, or assign it as an activity to do before the next meeting. **The last slide will be a video about this module. Remember to test this video before your members arrive every week. 6 Module 2 In any organization, there are individuals and groups whose support and engagement are vital to the success and growth of the organization. These are the stakeholders. In the following sections, you will learn about stakeholders in business, the PSE ecosystem and who our stakeholders are, as well as some tips for working effectively with your chapter’s stakeholders.