Learning Objectives

An overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs

Wood Badge beads- A world-wide tradition begun by Baden-Powell.

COURSE OVERVIEW: Wood Badge for the 21st Century may be delivered to all Scout leaders (from Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, through Venturing). Its focus is on leadership rather than out-of-door skills. The following particulars are designed to provide you with key information.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: As a result of attending Wood Badge, participants will be able to:

1. View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated, values-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.
2. Recognize the leadership concepts utilized in corporate America and leading government organizations that are relevant to our values-based movement.
3. Apply the skills they learn from their participation as a member of a successful working team.
4. Revitalize their commitment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its mission.

These themes encapsulate the course content:

• Living the Values
  • Values, Mission, and Vision
• Bringing the Vision to Life
  • Listening to Learn
  • Communication
  • Inclusiveness
  • Valuing People and Leveraging Diversity
  • Coaching and Mentoring
• Models for Success
  • Stages of Team Development
  • The Leading Edge/The Teaching Edge
• Tools of the Trade
  • Project Planning
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Managing Conflict
  • Self-Assessment
• Leading to Make a Difference
  • Leaving a Legacy