Trainer's EDGE

Leadership training is a major part of Scouting, and this revised training will teach trainers how to conduct an effective training session. This course includes an opportunity to prepare and practice a presentation and demonstrate new skills. This course will be especially useful for those serving on the training staffs of Wood Badge, NYLT, and leader-specific training.

Who should attend?

  • Youth Trainers for NYLT, Venturing, and Roundtable
  • District Trainers in Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, and Venturing 
  • Council Trainers for Wood Badge, NYLT, and all other trainings
  • Commissioners: Unit, District, Assistant District, and Roundtable 
  • Any adult leader who wants to learn to communicate, and teach better! 

Learning objectives...

  • How and why we train leaders-and how to do it effectively. 
  • What's important about communication? 
  • How to plan a training. 
  • Characteristics of a good trainer. 
  • What kind of arrangements do you need to make. 
  • What kind of technology works best in any given situation? 
  • The latest in training methods. 
  • Use of reflection and feed back. 
  • How to get that EDGE into all we do!