1. 1 COURSE OVERVIEW Jerry Ceres Scoutmaster N5-347-14

2. 2 Learning Objectives 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. As a result of this session you will be able to:

3. N5-347-14 3 Let’s Play a Game

4. N5-347-14 4 What do you associate with: Leadership! Wood Badge

5. N5-347-14 5 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

6. N5-347-14 6 BSA Training Curriculum SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING Adult Basic Backpacking Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow Charter Organization Rep. Training Safety Training The Trainer’s EDGE University of Scouting ADVANCED TRAINING Wood Badge CORE TRAINING Youth Protection Training (T) Fast Start (T) This is Scouting (T) (T) = Required for Trained Strip Tiger Den Leader (T) Cub Den Leader (T) Webelos Den Leader (T) Cubmaster/Asst. (T) Pack Committee (T) Scoutmaster/Asst.(T) Troop Committee (T) Venturing Leader (T) LEADER-SPECIFIC TRAINING Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (T) BALOO (Cub Scout Family Camping) Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Commissioner Basic (T) Key Leader Workshop (T) Philmont Leadership Challenge Lifelong LearningLifelong Learning

7. N5-347-14 7 What can you expect from this Wood Badge Course? Acquire a global view of Scouting as a family of interrelated values-based programs providing age- appropriate 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.

8. N5-347-14 8 Wood Badge for the 21 st Century Central Themes Living the Values Bringing the Vision to Life Models for Success Tools of the Trade Leading to Make a Difference

9. Values, Mission and Vision LIVING THE VALUES N5-347-14 9

10. Values, Mission and Vision BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE  Listening to Learn  Communication  Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness  Generations in Scouting  Coaching and Mentoring N5-347-14 10

11. Values, Mission and Vision  Stages of Team Development  The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE MODELS FOR SUCCESS  Listening to Learn  Communication  Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness  Generations in Scouting  Coaching and Mentoring N5-347-14 11

12. Values, Mission and Vision  Stages of Team Development  The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE TOOLS OF THE TRADE  Listening to Learn  Communication  Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness  Generations in Scouting  Coaching and Mentoring  Project Planning  Leading Change  Problem Solving & Decision Making  Managing Conflict  Self Assessment N5-347-14 12

13. Values, Mission and Vision Servant Leadership Leaving a Legacy  Stages of Team Development  The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE LEADING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE  Listening to Learn  Communication  Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness  Generations in Scouting  Coaching and Mentoring  Project Planning  Leading Change  Problem Solving & Decision Making  Managing Conflict  Self Assessment N5-347-14 13

14. Values, Mission and Vision  Stages of Team Development  The Leading EDGE / The Teaching EDGE WB for the 21 st Century Central Themes  Listening to Learn  Communication  Leveraging Diversity Through Inclusiveness  Generations in Scouting  Coaching and Mentoring  Project Planning  Leading Change  Problem Solving & Decision Making  Managing Conflict  Self Assessment N5-347-14 14 Servant Leadership Leaving a Legacy

15. N5-347-14 15 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

16. N5-347-14 16 The Gilwell Gazette Provides full access to information Captures important developments Includes articles by Patrol Scribes Published daily

17. N5-347-14 17 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

18. N5-347-14 18 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

19. N5-347-14 19 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!

20. N5-347-14 20 Review of Learning Objectives 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. Now you should:

21. N5-347-14 21 Questions and Answers

22. N5-347-14 22 Thank You!