Welcome participants, give a brief overview of the session's agenda, and explain how today's discussion will help build confidence and independence in decision-making.

Briefly state the session objective and set the tone by explaining why developing decision-making skills is key for after school program directors.

Highlight the key strategies and talking points for building independence and confidence. Encourage participants to think about how these apply to their roles.

Introduce a discussion on common decision-making challenges. Ask participants to share personal experiences and strategies they have used effectively.

Explain the role-playing activity details. Ensure that participants understand their roles and the realistic scenario they will be working through.

Summarize the key takeaways, invite final questions, and introduce the reflection exercise where participants identify one actionable strategy to improve their decision-making.