They must be adept at designing rituals which involve all the sensory modes. They must have clarity of purpose and firm ethics. And they must understand the Laws of Magick, and the correspondences, and when ritual is appropriate and when it is not. By administration, we refer to basic management practices necessary to any organization. Someone or several someones has to collect the dues if any, buy the candles, chill the wine, and so forth.
Teaching is crucial to both covens and study groups.
If several participants have some knowledge in differing areas, they can all share the teaching role. Magick can be harmful if misused, and an experienced practitioner can help you avoid pitfalls as well as offering hints and techniques not found in the literature. It is assumed that all members of a coven share concern for each other's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare, and are willing to help each other out in practical ways. However, coven leaders are expected to have a special ability to help coverners explore the roots of teir personal problems and choose strategies and tactics to overcome them. Think carefully about your skills in these areas, as you have demonstrated them in other organizations.