Leaders ask girls to share ideas, listen to one another, and make troop decisions by consensus or voting. Leaders can also present a list of ideas, have girls rank or choose among them, and help girls follow through on their decisions. Brainstorming is one way to elicit ideas. After the brainstorming process is completed, a leader can help guide the discussion with questions when girls ideas or decisions are unsafe or unworkable Leaders can help girls understand that learning from mistakes can be a valuable experience. Set time limits.
Young girls can t sit and listen for long periods of time.
Use pictures, charts, handbooks, and other materials to help girls make decisions. Give girls a chance to examine choices available to them when working on their awards. Have handbooks and other resources available. In the beginning, leaders may want to record plans and keep track of money, but they should allow girls to do these jobs themselves as they become familiar with the tasks. Brownie Girl Scout Circle Break the troop into smaller decision-making groups.