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Calm Enigma

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Clan Tips:


These tips were originally compiled by
Mod Slayer
.

Hello and welcome to the Clan Tips section of this thread! We have collected together advice and tips from experienced clan leaders about running a clan. This is a great chance to learn from their experiences.

The guide has been split into different areas of interest so you will easily be able to find the advice that can help.


Table of Contents:


• Table of Contents (psst, you're reading it!)
• Top Ten Tips
• How to Recruit effectively
• How to keep your members engaged
• Clan Administration
• How to deal with clan issues
* Clan Diplomacy



If you have any questions that haven't been answered here don't hesitate to create a thread, we can then add advice here so that other clan leaders will benefit from what you've learnt.

If you have any suggestions on improvements to this guide feel free to post up a topic in this forum. :) -
C.E.

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01-Sep-2014 18:16:59 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:39:17 by Calm Enigma

Calm Enigma

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Top Ten Tips!


Below are the top ten tips provided by our clan leaders. They cover all areas of clan admin and will help you gain an advantage and avoid pitfalls as your clan grows.


Tip 1:


Communication! It is one of the most important things to keep in mind when running a clan. Make sure you regularly catch up with your admin team and don't make big decisions without discussing it with those involved first. Be approachable, encourage your admins and clan mates to speak up if something is bothering them. As the leader of a clan, your members need to know they can come to you or a co-leader with any clan related issues, comments or suggestions.

Proper communication prevents a wide range of disputes, particularly within your admin team.


Tip 2:


Keep your CC friendly. If the CC has a friendly, active and open atmosphere then this will spread around in-game and more players will want to join.


Tip 3:


Be confident in yourself. Always remember why you founded your clan, and never stop working towards achieving your goals because you run into some obstacles. Maintain a strong appearance in the presence of your members and don't let a troublesome member faze you. Keeping a level head will help you to deal with a lot of issues, some relatively easy, others much more complex. Keep your officers informed of any issues and work together for solutions. Having a successful clan involves a lot of work, don't try to do it by yourself.


Tip 4:


Start small but build a strong foundation. Don't focus on how many members you have but the quality of the people who make up your clan.


Tip 5:


Give your members freedom and enlist the help of those that show an interest in contributing in a positive way. Allow clan members to run their own events. -
C.E.

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01-Sep-2014 18:17:00 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:36:32 by Calm Enigma

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Tip 6:


Have something about your clan to set it aside from all of the other clans, unique clans stand out.


Tip 7:


Create a professional, well worded recruitment thread to attract players looking for a clan.


Tip 8:


Be trustworthy. If you make a mistake, own up to it. Your members will respect you more than if you try to hide something or don't accept responsibility.


Tip 9:


Avoid running your clan purely by your own beliefs - this will make you lose members. Take ideas from your clan members and use them to shape your clan. Be flexible. A clan of any size will have members from all walks of life, ages, personalities and opinions. People working together can make the clan better for everyone. Make important decisions based on an outcome that will be best for the clan as a whole.


Tip 10:


Have rules. For a clan to function without chaos, rules are necessary. Your rules, how ranks are determined and the responsibility of officers and members should be clear and easy to understand. Keep it simple. -
C.E.

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01-Sep-2014 18:17:00 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:38:10 by Calm Enigma

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How to Recruit effectively:


Once you have worked out the purpose for your clan you will need to start recruiting. Here are a few pointers that may help you on your way to creating the perfect clan.


Recruiting - The basics


• Show as many advantages to being in your clan in as short a time as possible.
• Provide both long term and short term benefits of joining.



Methods of recruitment


• Wander about as a clan advertising to players you find.
• Talk to random strangers, whilst skilling, training, killing monsters and ask if they are in a clan and if they'd like to join one.
• Use the recruitment forums, they are your best friends, *don't* be afraid to use them!
• Take part in large events which will get your clan noticed.
• Invite your friends and get your friends to invite their friends.



Things to avoid


• Don't be pushy.
• Don't just recruit any and everyone, you need to find players that will fit into the clan.
• Don't offer only long term or only short term incentives.
• Don't let things which will show you up appear (misbehaving).
• When posting invites try to read what people are looking for in a clan, don't copy & paste invitations, it will only damage your clans reputation and will put them off your clan.



Tools for recruiting


• The Looking For Clan Forums.
• Chatting in-game -
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01-Sep-2014 18:17:01 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:43:23 by Calm Enigma

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How to keep your members engaged


Once you have found some members to join your merry rabble you will need to find ways to keep them engaged with the clan. Below is some advice that can help with this!


Member engagement - The basics


* Hold regular events.
• Make sure the clan chat is active, encourage members to join in.
• Allow members to ask questions and raise queries about the clan.



Methods of engagement


• Group events with your clan.
• Challenges (most xp in a time period).
• Clan vs Clan events.
* Competitions (from quizzes to video clips).
• Hold meetings to get members interested in whats happening in the clan, get input and interest from them.
• Involve your members in the decisions and direction of the clan - This will increase member involvement and responsibility. In this way you can also recruit the best staff members.



Things to avoid


• Excluding people from events.
• Too many or too few things going on in a time period.



General Tips


* Use a range of different methods to engage your members rather than the same ones over and over.
• Listen to player suggestions.
• Give new things a try.
• Provide awards to those who attend events, try ranking people who participate, are active and friendly. -
C.E.

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01-Sep-2014 18:17:01 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:48:18 by Calm Enigma

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Clan Administration


So, you have members and event ideas, now you need to sort out who is going to help you run the clan.


Admin/Responsibilities - The basics


• Share out responsibility don't do everything yourself. Aim to maintain order.
• Ranked members should be around to help you maintain order and spread recent clan changes to members and help newer clan members.



Dishing out Admin - Tips


* Choose people who are active, well liked/known (within the clan) and who host events.



Things to avoid


• Don't rank or give special treatment because they are a friend. A good friend doesn't mean they are a good clan member or leader.
• Don't be too strict or too lenient.
• Don't be biased, a leader should stay neutral in all cases.
• Do not abuse your privileges as a leader. You might be the top person but in the end you rely on the members.
• If member wishes to leave - Let them. The last thing you want is drama and encouraging "childish behaviour" to get what they want. If you give one what they want others will be pointing at that.



Tools for admin


• Provide another clan chat that admins can go into and sort other problems out with troublesome members/people when your not there. -
C.E.

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01-Sep-2014 18:29:50 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:52:20 by Calm Enigma

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How to deal with clan issues


Occasionally issues may occur within the clan, perhaps a fight between members, a disruptive player or possibly issues with another clan.


Dealing with clan issues - The basics


• Sort them out asap.
• Hold authority.
• Make sure issues don't repeat.
• Follow the clans rules, set an example for others to follow.
• Remain neutral, don't take sides.



Methods to settle issues


• Speak carefully with those involved.
• Decide how you want the clan to be, what rules are you going to have?
• Try getting the two parties or two main people who have conflicts into a separate clan chat. Get them to talk to each other to show each others point of view and you (as the leader) should mediate and ensure that neither one interrupts or blatantly 'trolls' the other.
• Listen to both sides of the story. Check up on their stories and look for evidence/witnesses.
* Consult with the clans admins or staff on what to do and ask them for advice.



Things to avoid


• Causing more problems. Jumping in too early or when there isn't a problem.



Tools to help


• Other clan leaders.
• Forgiveness - Learn to forgive and forget. However, don't give out too many chances. If a member is disruptive/ breaking clan rules then make it a point that there will be consequences for bad behaviour. -
C.E.

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01-Sep-2014 18:29:51 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:57:00 by Calm Enigma

Calm Enigma

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Clan Diplomacy


You can't run a clan in RuneScape without having some interaction with other clans, either rivals or allies. Below are tips on how to avoid all our war, or how to organise wars if that is what you're interested in! :D


Clan Diplomacy - The basics


• Join a union, not all of them are out there to seize control of your clans assets, join one, meet new clans, attend events and create bonds with other clans.
• Try joining ladders, these will create healthy competition between you and other clans, along with you and your clan getting to know other clans and increase your experience with other clans.



Methods of diplomacy/warfare


• Talk to leaders in-game, get to know them and set up events, it creates a more personal touch with the clans you wish to interact with.



Things to avoid


• Getting into arguments or conflicts with other clans, some clans can be powerful and large and can result in unpleasant scenarios. -
C.E.

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01-Sep-2014 18:29:52 - Last edited on 01-Sep-2014 18:59:20 by Calm Enigma

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