Squad Mod Guide

Squad Mod Role & Responsibilities
The #1 priority of the Squad Mod is to create a positive, inclusive, and safe space for all members of the group to share their thoughts with one another.  ...
Tue, 18 Jul, 2023 at 4:51 PM
Why should I be a Squad Mod?
Why are Squad Mods important? Stepping up as the Squad Mod is just one of many ways you can develop your leadership skills, mentor and support other women...
Thu, 16 Jul, 2020 at 11:26 AM
Squad Meetings & Program Schedule
Program Overview: What are the Squad meetings?  Each Ellevate Squad meets for 12 meetings (30 minutes each week), always on the same day and at the same t...
Tue, 3 May, 2022 at 12:43 PM
Time Commitment Each Week
We've designed the Ellevate Squads program to minimize the amount of extra time required by Squad Mods. Beyond participating in each weekly 30-45 minute...
Wed, 26 Feb, 2020 at 5:42 PM
How to Set Up Your Squad
Setting Up Your Zoom Meeting As the Squad Mod, your first task is setup Zoom Meetings for your Squad. Why Zoom? In our pilot programs, we found Zoom to ...
Tue, 18 Jul, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Prepare for the Kickoff Meeting
In the weeks before your first call, your Squad should already be getting to know each other in your Squad’s Group Conversation. If it’s a little bit quiet ...
Thu, 16 Jul, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Tips for Facilitating Meeting
If it’s your first time as a Squad Mod, you may not know what to expect from the experience. The good news is: your role is what you make it to an extent.  ...
Tue, 18 Jul, 2023 at 4:55 PM
How to Pick Hot Topics
After the Mandatory Kick Off, you’ll have a good sense of how many women are engaged with your Squad. If anyone misses the Kick Off, send a follow-up messag...
Tue, 18 Jul, 2023 at 4:56 PM
Preparing to Moderate Hot Seats
In your role as Squad Mod, you have a unique opportunity to support the women in your Squad when they are most vulnerable and have the most potential to cha...
Tue, 18 Jul, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Sample Hot Seat Structure
This guide is meant to help you get a better sense of how to lead a Hot Seat Session. We've suggested sample phrasing that you can use to help open and ...
Thu, 16 Jul, 2020 at 11:40 AM