It hurts to exclude people from the team, but...

[tdlrali]

We have some people on our team that were less appreciated by other members at first, mostly of their attitude and behavior. So I guess this is the same scenario.

I think the best thing to do is to be patient and to show them that you appreciate what they do good. Try to get the other members to do the same.

This worked in our case, most of the "problem cases" turned out to be great guys/gals and are really helpful.

So yes, patience is the the way to go.

[Mike]

I'd say that you have a long talk with the people who made him feel like he didn't belong.

[JBotAlan]

Thanks for all your responses. I will talk to him. It's too late for this year--applications have closed--but I can try next year. I already had a huge influence on him, and I did talk with some of the kids torturing him, but he still left...I'll work on him, like I do everyone else!

JBot

[J Flex 188]

Im not sure I understand the application process, I think it may be more necessary for your team given the popularity within the school or for space limitations but try your best to include the student at the main events for the team, kickoff, initial build meeting, at least once or twice per phase of the season if they really are not allowed to be there for the entire duration. Try and also bring them to a regional event, it does wonders for your esteem!

Originally Posted by JBotAlan

Thanks for all your responses. I will talk to him. It's too late for this year--applications have closed--but I can try next year. I already had a huge influence on him, and I did talk with some of the kids torturing him, but he still left...I'll work on him, like I do everyone else!

JBot