THE wood badge ticket ne-ii-177 staff development 2

THE wood badge ticket ne-ii-177 staff development 2
The Wood Badge Ticket Process 2/28/2009 THE wood badge ticket ne-ii-177 staff development 2 Good morning, In this session we are going to talk about what the Wood Badge ticket really is and some things that we can do to help our participants write theirs. Larry Goldman Scoutmaster NE-II-177 Course Overview 1 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

What is a Wood Badge Ticket?
The Wood Badge Ticket Process 2/28/2009 What is a Wood Badge Ticket? A contract with yourself A commitment to apply knowledge A vision of personal improvement A vision of how you will lead First of all, what is a Wood Badge Ticket? click It’s really a contract with yourself to apply the skills learned during the course to your Scouting position It’s a vision of how to improve those skills over time and how to use them to become a better leader. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

The Wood Badge Ticket is Guided by
The Wood Badge Ticket Process 2/28/2009 The Wood Badge Ticket is Guided by Your VALUES Your VISION Your role in support of the MISSION of the BSA. Your values, the core beliefs that guide your actions. What’s in here (point to chest) Your picture of future success All worked within the framework of your position in Scouting NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

The Wood Badge Ticket Process
Why A Ticket ? 2/28/2009 To realize dreams and visions Clarify thoughts and objectives Focus actions Facilitates the practice of leadership The ticket is a tool. It’s a written document that helps us identify our dreams and map out a clear and focused route to turn those dreams into reality. It provides the means to utilize the Wood Badge leadership skills NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Lessons learned from previous 21st Century Courses
The Wood Badge Ticket Process 2/28/2009 Lessons learned from previous 21st Century Courses Encourage completion of 20 Questions before the course. Recognize that writing in general & this process in particular is difficult for some people. Here are some important lessons about the ticket that were learned from previous course. The twenty questions are designed to help participants think through what is important to them, their roles in Scouting and life and where they see themselves in the future. This information should help participants to identify their values and articulate their vision. This process is not an easy one. I’m sure that some, if not all of you had difficulties at some time or another when you wrote your own ticket. Think about how you got past those difficulties. Also think about how your Troop guide or other Wood Badge staffer helped you, because there’s a good chance that you will be needed to provide similar assistance to our participants. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Lessons learned from previous 21st Century Courses
The Wood Badge Ticket Process 2/28/2009 Lessons learned from previous 21st Century Courses Should we provide sample tickets? No (Consensus of Conferees at the rd National Wood Badge Alignment Symposium, March 2007) Should we provide ticket templates? Yes – but keep them simple The question often arises about whether participants should be provided sample tickets to guide them. There’s lots of debate about that but the consensus from the experts is NO. Providing samples could encourage participants to adopt someone else’s vision instead of developing their own. But we should provide a template, a format to follow. And we will use the one provided in the syllabus. Later on in this presentation there will be some tips as to how you can help participants use our template. But how the words are written on the pieces of paper is not the important part. What’s truly important is the role the ticket serves in helping the participant achieve his or her vision. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

2/28/2009 Wood Badge Ticket Ticket is “final” when Participant and Ticket Counselor say it is …..and then it can still change. Read above and then say, Especially when there is a change in scouting position or other conditions which make completion of the ticket as it is written to be impractical or impossible. Now let’s step back a bit. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Values, Mission, and Vision
The Wood Badge Ticket Process Values, Mission, and Vision 2/28/2009 Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? Our values or our mission? Our mission or our vision? The truth is, values, mission, and vision are so interrelated that it is hard to say. Perhaps the diagram should look like this: We’ve already spoken about Values, Mission, and Vision and will continue to do so throughout staff development and during the course. Which come first? Well, when it comes to writing a ticket the order of these words doesn’t really matter. The important point is that we use our values as the foundation for what we will do to improve the Scouting program for the youth whom we serve During the course some participants will have a clear picture of where they want to end up, but have given little thought to how they’re going to get there. Others will have a number goals that they want to accomplish but have difficulty in articulating how those goals will link together to form a Vision. We’re likely to see a lot of participants fall into this group. And some, maybe not many but some, will “get it” right away. Troop Guides especially need to be aware of these differences and be prepared to deal with these varying styles. And if you are fortunate enough to have a participant who “gets it” right away encourage that person to assist the others. As an added bonus this will also help them to progress through the Stages of Team Development. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

There are different approaches to writing a Wood Badge Ticket
The Wood Badge Ticket Process There are different approaches to writing a Wood Badge Ticket 2/28/2009 None of them are right, None of them are wrong, They’re just different. The bottom line is that there is more than one way to skin a cat NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Values, Mission, and Vision Defined
The Wood Badge Ticket Process Values, Mission, and Vision Defined 2/28/2009 Each element is unique, but they all work together. A mission statement explains the organization’s or individual’s main aim or purpose. It defines why we exist. A vision statement expresses the organization’s or individual’s desired destination within a certain time frame. It defines where we are going. A values statement represents the core priorities in the organization’s culture, including what drives members’ priorities and how they act within the organization. Here are some basic definitions that we’ve seen before. A mission statement defines why an organization exists A Vision statement is a picture of where the organization wants to go And Values are the core beliefs that drive the organization forward NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

The Mission and Vision of the Boy Scouts of America
The Wood Badge Ticket Process The Mission and Vision of the Boy Scouts of America 2/28/2009 Offer young people responsible fun and adventure. Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership. Serve America's communities and families with a quality, values-based program. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. And here is the Mission Statement of the BSA and its supporting Vision. Look familiar?? (wait for response and repeat as needed) The multi directional arrow represents how Mission and Vision support each other. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

A Shared Mission 2/28/2009 As Scout leaders, we share the BSA’s mission, helping to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Everyone in this room shares the BSA mission. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t be sitting here today. This may be obvious but shouldn’t be overlooked. Remember that the current ticket is to be written in support of Scouting’s Mission and participants need to clearly understand that. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Organizational Vision Personal Vision
The Wood Badge Ticket Process 2/28/2009 Organizational Vision Personal Vision Although we also share the Vision of Scouting, it’s our personal Vision statement that will show the path of our unique “piece” of Scouting. Our personal vision describes how we as individuals are working to achieve the BSA’s mission. The ticket is a contract that we make with ourselves to make Scouting better by our own personal involvement in the movement. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Personal Vision 2/28/2009 Think of your personal vision as Knowing who you are Knowing where you’re going Knowing what success looks like The basic reason for the 20 Question Pre-Course assignment is to encourage participants to consider these points prior to coming to the course. This information should help participants to identify their values and articulate their vision. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Three Elements of a Personal Vision Statement
The Wood Badge Ticket Process Three Elements of a Personal Vision Statement 2/28/2009 1. A Significant Purpose It answers the question “why” rather than just explaining what you do or being a job description. It provides a sense of purpose that often is deep and noble. It inspires excitement and commitment. Simply stated, a Vision is a picture of success. The Vision need not be elegant, but it must be significant. What matters most is not the words but the desired outcome. That outcome must be more than just routine job performance. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

The Wood Badge Ticket Process Three Elements of a Personal Vision Statement 2/28/2009 2. Based on a Clear Set of Values Clearly described so you know exactly the behaviors that demonstrate that the value is being lived. They need to be consistently acted on to be more than just good intentions. Personal values need to be in line with the organization’s values. On MY honor, I will do MY best to do MY duty… The Values of Scouting, as shown by the Scout Oath and Law on the Wood Badge Ticket template, are a necessary but not a sufficient part of the Ticket. Each of us has our own personal values which drive us. The key is that both of these ethical standards need to be intertwined. While many of us share the same values, many of us have them in a different order. You might have a different take on the Scout Oath and Law than I have. That doesn't mean that I'm right and your wrong. Again it comes down to "On MY honor", "I will","MY best", "To do MY duty NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

The Wood Badge Ticket Process Three Elements of a Personal Vision Statement 2/28/2009 3. A Picture of the Future Vision is a well-defined picture of the end result, something you can actually see. Vision focuses on what you want to create – not what you want to get rid of. Vision focuses on the product – the end result – not the process for getting there. A Vision statement is a picture of the successful achievement of an end result. That means an outside observer should be able to notice a significant improvement. A Vision statement needs to be a positive thing. Although there may be deficiencies that need to be rectified, the vision should focus on improvement rather than correction. A Vision statement should describe the picture of success, not the details of achieving that success. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Personal Vision 2/28/2009 Remember, your personal vision statement involves knowing: Who you are Where you’re going What success looks like A Vision is very personal. Also, a Vision can change. The latter is especially true for a Scouter who is on the verge of changing programs (e.g., from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting). NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Make Your Personal Vision a Reality
The Wood Badge Ticket Process Make Your Personal Vision a Reality 2/28/2009 For your personal vision to become reality, what’s important is How it is created How it is communicated And most importantly, how it is lived! To be meaningful, a Vision must be grounded in reality. A Vision, and the associated action plan, must relate to a leadership position in Scouting. Usually, that’s the primary position in which a Scouter is registered. However, what’s most important is that the Vision relate to the leadership position in which the Scouter has the greatest chance to affect the program for the youth. Communicating a Vision, and the associated action plan, is not necessarily done via a written version of a Wood Badge Ticket. In fact, it’s best done by actions rather than words. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Qualities of a Compelling Vision
The Wood Badge Ticket Process Qualities of a Compelling Vision 2/28/2009 Helps us understand what our purpose is Provides guidelines that help us make daily decisions Provides a picture of the desired future that we can actually see Is enduring Is about being “great” – not just beating the competition Is inspiring – not expressed solely in numbers Touches the hearts and spirits of everyone These qualities of a compelling vision will be addressed during the Values, Mission, and Vision presentation on Day 1 of our course. They should be used to provide guidance to the participants as they are developing their respective Wood Badge Tickets. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Plans Support the Goals Goals Support the Vision
The Wood Badge Ticket Process 2/28/2009 Plans Support the Goals Goals Support the Vision The Vision, Goals, and Plans are separate entities that are woven together to form the Wood Badge Ticket. The Goals must help to achieve the Vision, but they can be independent of each other and they don’t have to have a chronological relationship to each other. Each Goal must have a related Plan, which is described by the following elements: NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

The Plan 2/28/2009 Who What When Where Why How How Verified All are important and necessary, but when working with the participants it might be helpful to look at them in this order. click NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

The Plan 2/28/2009 What do you want to improve, change, do etc? Why is it important? How are you going to get from here to there? Who / When / Where How Verified – what change would an outsider be able to see For many people it may be easiest to start with WHAT it is they want to accomplish and WHY it’s important to the unit. If it’s not important it shouldn’t be a goal. After that it’s time to figure out HOW to get that work done. Include the big stuff and as many details as you can. List WHO you have to work with, and WHERE are the primary places that the work will be done. Put these all together and figure out WHEN you’re going to do the work. Of course, it’s OK to go back and forth and change things as you go along. Review the items and make sure that when they are put together they help to lead to the achievement of your vision. Finally, and maybe the most challenging part is How Verified? What can an outsider see that has changed in your unit as a result of completing your goal. Many participants will put things like, I’ll get a letter from my Scoutmaster or I’ll write a report summarizing the work that I did. In many cases that may be the best that you’ll get, but you should encourage the participants to do more. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

2/28/2009 Values, mission, and vision are all linked together. From our shared values, the BSA mission statement was developed. That mission leads to our personal vision of success. The goals are the road map to making the vision a reality. The plans are how we accomplish each goal. As we’ve already noted, each element of the Wood Badge Ticket is unique, but all of the elements must work together. NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

2/28/2009 It takes all of the pieces working together to make a ticket and bring our vision to life. To reiterate, the Wood Badge Ticket is the means for a participant to apply the leadership skills presented during the Practical Phase of the course to make Scouting better for the youth served by his or her involvement in the movement. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

What to Look for in a Wood Badge Ticket
The Wood Badge Ticket Process What to Look for in a Wood Badge Ticket 2/28/2009 Supports the BSA mission. Position based It has to be realistic. Five goals At least one goal must deal with diversity. One goal may involve developing and applying a self assessment tool Must be SMART. As a ticket counselor, and you all will be ticket counselors after the course, you’re looking for a ticket that contains these characteristics. A Vision that supports the BSA Mission and is based on the participants scouting position, It must realistically be expected to be complete in 18 months. Five goal that support the Vision and bring it to life At least one must deal with some aspect of diversity And one may involve developing and applying a self assessment tool like the 360 assessment that we will discuss on day four of the course. And of course the goals must be SMART. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Wood Badge Ticket – Goals SMART
The Wood Badge Ticket Process Wood Badge Ticket – Goals SMART 2/28/2009 Significant Meaningful Appropriate Reasonable Targeted S M A R T Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-based All goals must be SMART. Hopefully we all remember what that means. Click But the goals should have some other characteristics as well, I refer to those as SMART 2 Click Goals need to be significant, not just part of your regular scouting position, and they must have a meaningful impact on the Youth being served. Keep in mind that Significant can be a relative term. What’s significant for one person may not be significant for another. Goals need to be appropriate for your unit. For example the Vision of a Scoutmaster of a Special Needs Troop might be to develop an active outdoor program for the boys. A goal of taking the Troop on a Philmont trek might not be appropriate or reasonable And finally, goals need to be targeted to provide the maximum positive impact for the youth membership. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Some Troop Guide Tips 2/28/2009 Encourage patrol members to help each other Keep the momentum going. Participants shouldn’t be afraid of being too specific for fear of failure Step back and give participants some space . Encourage patrol members to have a goal, or at least part of a goal that they can work on during the first summer after the course. Fear of specificity. Let me give you an example. Let’s say that a Cubmaster’s Vision is to have more parent involvement in the pack and one of the goals is to get five new parents to join the pack committee. He or she does everything they set out to do, and then some, but only four new parents sign up. Does that mean that they have haven’t met their goal and cannot complete their ticket. I don’t think so. Remember it’s the process and the demonstrated use of the leadership skills that’s important, not the numbers. Often the tendency of the TG towards a participant who is having trouble writing their ticket is to spend every available moment with that person, including meal breaks. Sometimes the best thing you can do is give the person some space. They’re stressed out enough and could really use that lunch break to relax and think about something else. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Some Troop Guide Tips 2/28/2009 Participants need to use the time between the course weekends Don’t forget the leadership skills. IINHIWA Don’t get hung up on semantics Encourage ticket completion in 12 months Participants need to use the time between the two course weekends constructively. Encourage them to meet with the other leaders in their unit to discuss the practicality of their ticket and make the appropriate refinements to their Vision and goals. The leadership skills should not be overlooked. Encourage participants to think about the skills and how they can use these skills as they work their ticket. If I Need Help I Will Ask – There are plenty of people on staff available to help you 12 months – this will provide some wiggle room if conditions change or they run into unforeseen obstacles NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Some Troop Guide Tips 2/28/2009 It’s Their Vision KISMIF Keep In Touch Encourage attendance at the post course meeting. (November 7, 2009) Everyone has their own unique and personal Vision. It’s their Vision of Success, not yours. Their perception of what’s important may be different then yours. Demystify the ticket. It’s really not that complicated. And remember we’re all here to have fun. Be available during the break and especially after the course, to provide encouragement and guidance as needed. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

Wood Badge Ticket Some Final Thoughts
The Wood Badge Ticket Process Wood Badge Ticket Some Final Thoughts 2/28/2009 Provides an opportunity to practice the skills we have learned. Makes us think about the BSA mission and the role we play in making that a reality. Makes us think about the end result before we even begin. Gives us a useful planning tool Inspires us and others to excel. Let’s wrap up with some final thoughts. The Wood Badge Ticket is a practical tool that helps to make the Scouting program better for the youth members. Completion of the Ticket is recognized by the presentation of the Wood Badge beads, neckerchief, woggle, and certificate. However, while the Ticket may be complete the application of the leadership skills is never really done. In that sense, the Ticket is just the beginning. NE-II-177 NE-II-177 Staff Development # 2

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