Alacrity of the Commander
Overview
The Grand Master has commissioned the creation of handbooks to accompany every position within the Dark Brotherhood. These handbooks detail the tasks associated with those positions, the tools for the trade, and other essential pieces of information. These handbooks, however, often overlap on what are essentially general leadership duties within the Brotherhood. The Alacrity of the Commander was created to easily cover the overlapping areas without the undue burden of having each area covered within each handbook.
The Alacrity of the Commander is a supplement to these handbooks; a series of Addenda. These addenda will outline some of the most basic command duties which are shared by all leaders within the Brotherhood. There are over 40 addenda slated for production, currently. The immense task of writing each of these addenda has been given to a group of the Grand Master's assistants. Further, the Grand Master and a group of Elders critique each piece before it is posted.
Welcoming New Members ( .pdf | .doc | .rtf )
Readers learn the basics of the Dark Fury assignment process and get a crash course on initiating first-contact with both Initiates that plan to join one's clan and how to help these new members make the transition to a clan atmosphere once they pass the Test of Lore.
Clan Summit Management of Envoys ( .pdf | .doc | .rtf )
Clan Summits learn to manage their new members through the Society of Envoys. Leaders learn the role of Clan Envoys, House Envoys, and Assistant Envoys within the Society and within their Clan. We discuss the selection process and delegation of responsibilities to Envoys. Clan summits learn what role they play in Envoy administration and how to work effectively with the Knight Commander.
Acquiring New Members ( .pdf | .doc | .rtf )
Members learn about recruiting from within the Dark Brotherhood. The recruiter's audience is varied, and this diversity must be considered when recruiting. Rules on the acceptable and forbidden practices of recruiting are discussed.
Self Evaluations ( .doc | .rtf )
Members learn about the purpose and benefits of completing regular Self Evaluations. This manual teaches the basics of tracking activity, setting goals and benchmarks, analyzing results and working with leaders. Self Evaluations are an important tool for all members.
Writing Unit Reports ( .doc | .rtf )
Learn about the benefits of writing well-organized and informative reports for your unit. This manual teaches the way to improve unit report, prepare for them and include all of the information necessary to keep subordinates and superiors alike pleased with the unit's progress. This is an essential manual for all current and would-be leaders.
Problem Members ( .pdf | .doc | .rtf )
Dealing with problem members is one of the few truly thankless responsibilities of a leader. Problem members can be not only an annoyance, but a hindrance to the stability and fun of Brotherhood units. This document describes some of the situations which problem members may cause, how to recognize those situations and how to deal with them in a constructive manner.
When to Step Down( .pdf | .doc | .rtf )
Deciding to step down from a position, especially one long held and of high stature, is never an easy choice to make. Recognizing the signs that show a need for change is an important and respected skill; leaders demonstrate greatness by not dragging that which they helped build down with them. A leader is rarely ever faulted for stepping down when the time comes; burnout, ideological differences and Real Life issues strike even the most dedicated of Dark Jedi. This document outlines the main reasons for leaders stepping down, how to recognize those situations and what to do in the event that you are in one.
Email Best Practices ( .pdf | .doc | .rtf )
Email is the basic form of communication in the Dark Brotherhood. Before chat clients, instant messaging, message boards, or even websites, the Brotherhood uses email. Without it, the Brotherhood would cease to exist.
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