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- 2. Today’s Agenda • ModuleOne—Troop Organization describes leadership position in the troop, roles and responsibilities, troop organization, and servant leadership. • Module Two—Tools of the Trade covers core skills to help Scouts lead: communicating, planning, and teaching. • Module Three—Leadership and Teamwork leadership tools for the Scout, team characteristics, the stages of team, inclusiveness, and ethics.
- 3. Introduction to thisCourse • Leadership in Boy Scouting – Leadership is a vital part of the Scouting program. – Developing leadership skills is an important part of Scouting – Youth Leaders: ► Organizing the troop ► Plan activities and meetings ► Assign duties ► Plan outings ► Encourage advancement ► Teach Scouting skills ► Ensure Troop safety ► Promote leadership in lower ranks ► Encourage participation ► Guide problem-solving
- 4. Youth Training Continuum Enables Enables Enables Enables Enables Enables Taughtat the Unit Level Taught at the Council Level Taught at the Regional/National Level Kodiak is an adventure – to push your boundaries and apply your leadership skills
- 5. Troop Organization How isYour Troop Organized?
- 6. Youth Leadership Position TheGREEN BAR Leaders Senior Patrol Leader Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s) Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader
- 7. Support Leadership Troop Guide Instructor Quartermaster Scribe Librarian Historian OARepresentative Chaplain Aide Den Chief Webmaster
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- 9. Senior Patrol Leader •Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference. • Chair patrol leaders’ council. • Appoint Scout leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster. • Assign duties and responsibilities. • Work with the Scoutmaster in training Scout leaders. • Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior in the troop. • Set a good example. • Wear the Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Show and help develop Scout spirit.
- 10. Assistant Senior PatrolLeader Responsible for training and giving leadership to the following appointed Scout leaders: – Historian, – OA troop representative – Scribe – Librarian – Quartermaster – Chaplain aide
- 11. Assistant Senior PatrolLeaders • Help lead meetings / activities as called upon by the SPL. • Guide the troop in the senior patrol leader’s absence. • Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader. • Function as a member of the PLC. • Set the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop. • Set a good example. • Wear the Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
- 12. Patrol Leaders • Planand lead patrol meetings and activities. • Keep patrol informed. • Assign patrol members needed tasks and help them succeed. • Represent the patrol at all PLC meetings and the annual program planning meeting. • Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities. • Show and help develop patrol spirit. • Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. • Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. • Set a good example. • Wear Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
- 13. Assistant Patrol Leaders •Help the patrol leader plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. • Help the patrol leader keep patrol members informed. • Help the patrol leader prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities. • Lead the patrol in the patrol leader’s absence. • Show and help develop patrol spirit. • Represent the patrol at all PLC meetings in the patrol leader’s absence. • Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. • Set a good example. • Wear Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
- 14. Den Chief • Servesas the activities assistant at den meetings. • Meets regularly with the den leader to review the den and pack meeting plans. • If serving as a Webelos den chief; helps prepare boys to join Boy Scouting. • Projects a positive image of Boy Scouting. • Sets a good example. • Wears Scout uniform correctly. • Lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Shows and helps develop Scout spirit.
- 15. Historian • Gathers picturesand facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, or information files. • Takes care of troop trophies and keepsakes. • Keeps information about troop alumni. • Set a good example. • Wears Scout uniform correctly. • Lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Shows and help develop Scout spirit.
- 16. Librarian • Maintains thetroop library. • Keeps records on literature owned by the troop. • Adds new or replacement items as needed. • Has literature available to borrow at troop meetings. • Maintains a system to check literature in and out. • Follows up on late returns. • Sets a good example. • Wears Scout uniform correctly. • Lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Shows and help develop Scout spirit.
- 17. Quartermaster • Keeps recordsof patrol and troop equipment. • Keeps equipment in good repair. • Keeps equipment storage area neat and organized. • Issues equipment and see that it is returned in good order. • Suggests new or replacement items. • Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment. • Sets a good example. • Wears Scout uniform correctly. • Lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Shows and help develop Scout spirit.
- 18. Scribe • Attends andkeep a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings. • Records attendance and dues payments of all troop members. • Records advancement in troop records and on the troop advancement chart. • Sets a good example. • Wears Scout uniform correctly. • Works with the appropriate troop committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement. • Lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Shows and help develop Scout spirit. • Handles correspondence appropriately.
- 19. Chaplain’s Aide • Keepstroop leaders apprised of religious holidays when planning activities. • Assists in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities. • Leads grace at meals while camping or on activities. • Leads worship services on campouts. • Tells troop members about the religious emblems program. • Sets a good example. • Wears Scout uniform correctly. • Lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Shows and help develop Scout spirit.
- 20. Adult Troop Positions •Adult leaders in the troop are responsible for providing training to troop leadership and enabling them to carry out their duties. • They provide resources for the troop leaders and serve as mentors to all Scouts in the troop. • The number of adult leaders and committee members depends on the size/needs of the troop.
- 21. Scoutmaster • Trains andguides boy leaders. • Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys. • Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting. • Meets regularly with the PLC for training and coordination of planning troop activities. • Attends all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute. • Attends troop committee meetings. • Conducts Scoutmaster conferences for rank. • Conducts periodic parents’ sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation. • Provides a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered. • Delegates responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so they have a real part in troop operations. • Conducts all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
- 22. Assistant Scoutmasters • Recruitedby the Scoutmaster to help operate the troop. • Each Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties and reports to the Scoutmaster. • They also provide the two-deep leadership required by the Boy Scouts of America. • An Assistant Scoutmaster may be 18 years old, but at least one in each troop should be 21 or older, so he or she can serve in the Scoutmaster’s absence.
- 23. Committee Chair • Supervisesthe Scoutmaster and committee members. • Recruits and approves Scoutmasters and committee members.
- 24. Committee Member • Servesas a resource to the troop. • Works with an assigned officer. • Recruits consultants. • Potential Roles – Webmaster – Treasurer – Secretary – Merit Badge Coordinator – Quartermaster – Eagle Scout Coordinator – Camping Coordinator
- 25. Chatered Organization Representative • Servesas the liaison between the troop and the chartered organization. • Recruits the troop committee; approves Scoutmasters and committee members. • Participates in district leadership.
- 26. Roles & Responsibilities- Breakout Role Balancing Activity: Balloon Toss
- 27. The Scout-Led Troop GroupDiscussion: Leadership in Scouting Discuss leadership in Scouting and the value of the Scout-led troop
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- 29. The Scout-Led Troop •Tips for Being a Good Leader in the Troop Keep Your Word Be Fair to all Be a Good Communicator Be Flexible Be Organized Delegate Set an Example Be Consistent Give Praise Ask for Help
- 30. Introduction to ServantLeadership Group Discussion: Why Should Scouts Choose to Be Leaders? What is Servant Leadership?
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- 32. Module Two– Toolsof the Trade • Module Overview – Introduction to the Tools of the Trade Session – Communications – Planning – The Teaching EDGE
- 33. Introduction to theTools of the Trade • Communications – The skills of being an effective listener and an effective communicator are valuable tools for any leader. • Planning – Proper planning makes the difference in almost all Scouting activities. • Teaching EDGE – The Teaching EDGE method can be used any time a leader is helping others learn.
- 34. Communications • Basic Partsof ANY communication: A Sender A Receiver A Message
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- 36. Key Listening Tips: •Listen with your eyes as well as with your ears. Watch for nonverbal cues. • Avoid distractions, both physical and mental. Give the speaker your full attention. • Try to see things from the speaker’s point of view. • Apply the ideas to yourself. Think about how the speaker’s message relates to you. • Ask questions if you are unclear about anything. • Review the speaker’s points and think what logically might come next in the message. • Curb your desire to talk until the speaker has finished. • Respond nonverbally (nod your head or smile) to the speaker. • Practice listening with respect for the speaker. Work hard not to interrupt even when you have a burning desire to make a point.
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- 38. Effective Messages • Organizeyour thoughts • Minimize distractions • Get the audience’s attention first • Speak clearly and make eye contact • Repeat facts such as dates, times, and places. • Distribute notes
- 39. Planning • Second onlyto communicating, good planning is an essential skill for every effective leader. – At its core, planning is really just thinking ahead • Ask questions – develop answers • After initial planning, start asking “what if” questions – Adjust your plan to accommodate the unexpected – Next add the “who” – the resources to make it happen
- 40. Planning Plan as agroup a sample troop service project: Scenario: On a Saturday, six weeks from now, the troop will conduct a service project at a local city park. The project involves: Installing 50 feet of split-rail fence around a tree (to protect it) Removing old plants and undergrowth from a nearby area (approximately 500 square feet in area). Laying down weed block in the cleared area. Spreading 6 cubic yards of mulch in the area just cleared and under the fenced-in tree. Planting 15 to 20 small plants and shrubs in a small garden in a third area nearby.
- 41. Planning (exercise) Task: • Planwhat equipment you need for the project • Consider how you’re going to get it. • Prepare a plan of how to effectively manage your team on the day of the project. (You have 10 minutes)
- 42. Teaching EDGE • TheEDGE method is the primary training method to teach skills in the troop. • EDGE should be used for all teaching opportunities. • Use it any time you help others learn. (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable)
- 43. The Four-Step EDGEProcess 1. Explain -The trainer explains how something is done. 2. Demonstrate - After the trainer explains, the trainer demonstrates while explaining again. This gives the learner a clear understanding of what success looks like. 3. Guide - The learner tries the skill while the trainer guides him through it. The trainer gives instant feedback as the learner practices the skill. 4. Enable - The learner works independently under the watchful eye of the trainer. The trainer helps remove any obstacles to success, enabling the learner to succeed. • Sample skill instruction
- 44. Tools of theTrade (Wrap-up) • Core Skills are: • Planning • Communications • Teaching • Good planning is foundational to everything • As you grow in Scouting and take on more leadership roles, your leadership skills and strengths will continue to grow over time.
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- 46. Module Three –Leadership & Teamwork • Module Overview – Introduction to Leadership and Teamwork – Teams and Team Characteristics – Stages of Team Development and Styles of Leadership – Inclusion – Leadership Ethics and Values – Vision – Wrap Up
- 47. Introduction to Leadershipand Teamwork Session Discussion: What do we mean by “team”? List characteristics of effective teams.
- 48. Where the GroupIs • Stages: – Forming (skills are low, enthusiasm is high) – Storming (skills and enthusiasm are low) – Norming (skills and enthusiasm is rising) – Performing (skills and enthusiasm are high) • Team Skill Level and Enthusiasm – Skill Level – rises over time – Enthusiasm – varies as the team develops • Discussion: How can the leader affect the team’s development?
- 49. Inclusion Effective engagement, inclusionand the use of each member of your team is an important skill. The Potato Game
- 50. Leadership Ethics andValues • Discussion: Scout Oath – “On my honor…” – “…I will do my best…” – “…to do my duty…” – “…to God and my country…” – “… and to obey the Scout Law…” – “…to help other people at all times…” – …to keep myself physically strong…” – “…mentally awake…” – “…and morally straight.”
- 51. Leadership Ethics andValues Discussion: Scout Law – A Leader is... Trustworthy, – A Leader is... Loyal, – A Leader is... Helpful, – A Leader is... Friendly, – A Leader is... Courteous, – A Leader is... Kind, – A Leader is... Obedient, – A Leader is... Cheerful, – A Leader is... Thrifty, – A Leader is... Brave, – A Leader is... Clean, – A Leader is... and Reverent.
- 52. Leadership Ethics andValues • Did you know? You’ve been playing the Integrity Game!
- 53. Leadership Ethics andValues • Servant Leaders: – Need to listen and know when the time for discussion is over. – Achieve consensus and know when to preserve things that are good without foundering in a constant storm of question and reinvention. – Set/maintain standards and know when to reject what does not maintain those standards or the team vision. – Serve their customers and know how to make a difference with the team.
- 54. Vision Discussion: What is YOURVision of Success for Troop 254? How will we use our leadership skills to reach this success? How can we support our new Scout leaders achieve their goals and be successful?
- 55. Wrap-Up to theCourse • Thanks for attending! • Harness this training to bring enthusiasm and fun your roles and your patrols. • Think about Your vision for success and strive to achieve it. • Use the other leaders around you • Make a difference!
Editor's Notes
- #6 Organization (chart) for Troop 1 Note youth alignment to adult positions Note the youth positions have responsibilities to one another Youth positions are both elected and appointed
- #44 Some sample skills to teach: • How to build/fold a paper airplane • How to properly fold the U.S. flag (refer to page 31, of the BSA publication Your Flag) • How to tie a knot • How to perform a basic first-aid activity • How to toss a small object into a coffee can from a short distance • How to properly lace up a hiking boot (or tie a shoe)
- #48 Setup Required - Game: Integrity Game—Part 1, Setting the Stage. Sometime during the first 15 to 20 minutes of Module Three, put out a tray of cookies or small wrapped candies for the Scouts. Before putting out the tray—and without the Scouts seeing you—count the number of Scouts in attendance. Then count out enough cookies or candies so each Scout can get two pieces, plus have a few more (one to four) pieces left over on the tray. The Scouts should not be aware of this counting and preparing. Simply put the tray out and tell the Scouts that they may take two pieces any time during the session as a reward for their participation in the class.
- #49 Team Skill Level and Enthusiasm • Skill Level—Generally, the skill level of the team starts low and increases as the team grows together and gets better at working as a team. • Enthusiasm—Often, unlike skill level, enthusiasm usually starts out high but can then take a sudden dip. Then, as the team members explore their differences and align their expectations with reality, the team begins to achieve results and enthusiasm begins to rise again. Ultimately, both enthusiasm and skill level are high as the team becomes a high-performing team.
- #52 The Scout Law. As in the Boy Scout Handbook, break out each word of the Scout Law individually and discuss it together briefly—with a focus on applying it as a leader in the troop. Remember, the Scout Law is for everyone. Before each point of the Scout Law, insert “A Scout leader is.” For example: • A Scout leader is trustworthy . . . • A Scout leader is loyal . .
- #54 Go through this slide, and then ask the group: Please think about how you can be a servant leader in your current role in the troop.