COURSE OVERVIEW Jerry Ceres Scoutmaster N 5 347

COURSE OVERVIEW Jerry Ceres Scoutmaster N 5 -347 -14 1

Learning Objectives As a result of this session you will be able to: Understand the progression of BSA training opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in that framework. Get an overview of the practical and application phases of Wood Badge. Understand why the Boy Scout troop is utilized during Wood Badge as the model for training and team-building. Discard any misconceptions or anxiety regarding the course purpose, content, and methods of presentation. N 5 -347 -14 2

Let’s Play a Game N 5 -347 -14 3

What do you associate with: Wood Badge Leadership! N 5 -347 -14 4

BSA Training Opportunities Youth Protection Training Fast Start This Is Scouting Leader-Specific Training Appropriate Outdoor Skills Training Wood Badge Philmont Leadership Challenge Lifelong Learning N 5 -347 -14 5

BSA Training Curriculum LEADER-SPECIFIC TRAINING Tiger Den Leader (T) JOINING TRAINING Cub Den Leader (T) Webelos Den Leader (T) Youth Protection Training (T) Cubmaster/Asst. (T) Pack Committee (T) BALOO (Cub Scout Family Camping) Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (T) ADVANCED TRAINING Wood Badge Philmont Leadership Challenge Scoutmaster/Asst. (T) ORIENTATION TRAINING Troop Committee (T) SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING • Adult Basic Backpacking • Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow Fast Start (T) This is Scouting (T) Venturing Leader (T) • Charter Organization Rep. Training • Safety Training • The Trainer’s EDGE (T) = Required for Trained Strip Commissioner Basic (T) Key Leader Workshop (T) N 5 -347 -14 6 • University of Scouting L i f e l o n g L e a r n i n g

What can you expect from this Wood Badge Course? Acquire a global view of Scouting as a family of interrelated values-based programs providing ageappropriate activities for youth. Become familiar with contemporary team leadership concepts. Experience the stages of team development and practice leadership approaches appropriate for those stages. Have FUN in the company of interesting, like-minded individuals. Develop a renewed commitment to provide Scouting with the best possible leadership. N 5 -347 -14 7

Wood Badge Central Themes Living the Values Bringing the Vision to Life Models for Success Tools of the Trade Leading to Make a Difference N 5 -347 -14 8

LIVING THE VALUES N 5 -347 -14 Values, Mission and Vision 9

BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE Listening to Learn Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring N 5 -347 -14 Values, Mission and Vision 10

MODELS FOR SUCCESS Listening to Learn Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Stages of Team Development The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE N 5 -347 -14 Values, Mission and Vision 11

TOOLS OF THE TRADE Listening to Learn Communication Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Project Planning Stages of Team Development Leading Change Problem Solving & Decision Making Managing Conflict The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE Self Assessment N 5 -347 -14 Values, Mission and Vision 12

LEADING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Listening to Learn Communication Servant Leadership Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Leaving a Legacy Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Project Planning Stages of Team Development Leading Change Problem Solving & Decision Making Managing Conflict The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE Self Assessment N 5 -347 -14 Values, Mission and Vision 13

Wood Badge Central Themes Listening to Learn Communication Servant Leadership Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness Leaving a Legacy Generations in Scouting Coaching and Mentoring Project Planning Stages of Team Development Leading Change Problem Solving & Decision Making Managing Conflict The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE Self Assessment N 5 -347 -14 Values, Mission and Vision 14

Why a Troop Setting? Framework to practice leadership Translates to any Scouting program Days One through Three = Three weeks of troop meetings in a month Days Four through Six = Outdoor experience N 5 -347 -14 15

The Gilwell Gazette Provides full access to information Captures important developments Includes articles by Patrol Scribes Published daily N 5 -347 -14 16

Patrol Project Challenges each patrol to plan and produce an outstanding exhibit Illustrates a universal aspect of Scouting associated with Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, and District/Council Scouting Presented to the troop on Day Five Presentation involves all patrol members Self-explanatory display and oral presentation N 5 -347 -14 17

The Wood Badge Ticket A Wood Badge tradition A commitment to complete goals relating to your Scouting position An opportunity to practice and demonstrate a working knowledge of the leadership skills presented during Wood Badge A plan to take home – a chance to strengthen Scouting in your Unit, District, and Council N 5 -347 -14 18

Summary BSA training opportunities Wood Badge course is the pinnacle of leadership training Five central themes of Wood Badge The Boy Scout troop format provides a practical framework The Gilwell Gazette – our course newspaper Patrol project – a teamwork exercise Wood Badge Ticket – your commitment to improve your program An essential requirement for every Wood Badge course is to have FUN! N 5 -347 -14 19

Review of Learning Objectives Now you should: Understand the progression of BSA training opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in that framework. Have an overview of the practical and application phases of Wood Badge. Understand why the Boy Scout troop is used during Wood Badge as the model for training and team-building. Have discarded any misconceptions or anxiety regarding the course purpose, content, and methods of presentation. N 5 -347 -14 20

Questions and Answers N 5 -347 -14 21

Thank You! N 5 -347 -14 22