Troop Leadership Training

Troop Troop Leadership Leadership

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“Training boy leaders to run their troop is the Scoutmaster's most important job.”

“Train Scouts to do a job, then let them do it.”

“Never do anything a boy can do.”

—Robert S. S. Baden-Powell

Living the Scout Oath and Law

Scout OathScout Oath

On my Honor I will do my bestOn my Honor I will do my bestTo do my duty to God and my To do my duty to God and my

countrycountryand to obey the Scout Law;and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;To help other people at all times;To keep myself physically strong,To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake, and morally mentally awake, and morally straightstraight

Scout LawScout Law

A Scout is:A Scout is:Trustworthy ObedientTrustworthy ObedientLoyal CheerfulLoyal CheerfulHelpful ThriftyHelpful ThriftyFriendly BraveFriendly BraveCourteous CleanCourteous CleanKind and ReverentKind and Reverent

Mission Statement

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.

Life Skills in a Values-Based Environment

Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct and honesty. A boy who spends one year in a Scout troop will learn lifetime skills. He will learn basic outdoor skills, self-reliance, and how to get along with others. Scouting will prepare him to live a more productive and fulfilling life.

Scouting offers young people a rich and varied arena in which to learn and use leadership skills. Among the challenges encountered by a troop's youth leaders are

Organizing patrols

Using duty rosters

Planning menus and figuring food costs

Encouraging advancement

Guiding a patrol's involvement in problem solving

Teaching outdoor skills

Helping to ensure patrol safety during outings

Handling patrol finances

Helping other Scouts make the most of their own leadership opportunities

Youth training opportunities Troop level leadership training

– Troop Leadership Training (TLT) Council level leadership course

– National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

National level leadership training– National

Advanced

Youth

Leadership

Experience

(NAYLE)

Troop Leadership Training (TLT) is Scoutmaster-directed training divided into three modules:

Module One—Introduction to Leadership (Know). Conducted within a week of a Scout's acceptance of his new position, this session focuses on what a leader must know.

Module Two—How to Fulfill Your Role (Be). This session on how to fulfill the role's responsibilities focuses on what a leader must be.

Module Three—What Is Expected of Me? (Do). This session focuses on what a leader must do.

Module One—Know

1. The Boy-Led Troop

What does it mean when we say “a boy-led troop”?

The BSA's definition is that “empowering boys to be leaders” is the core of Scouting.

A Boy Scout troop is a small democracy. With the Scoutmaster's direction, the boys are formed into patrols, plan the troop's program, and make it a reality.

Troops find success by utilizing the following:

Troop calendar

Troop meetings

Troop activities

Patrol leaders' council

Public service

Outdoor activities

Module One—Know


2. Discussion of a Boy-Led Patrol

“The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop, it is the only way. Unless the patrol method is in operation, you don't really have a Boy Scout troop.”


“The object of the patrol method is not so much saving the Scoutmaster trouble as to give responsibility to the boy.”


There are three types of patrols: Regular Patrol

Composed of scouts who have completed the First Class requirements or who are at least in the seventh grade. Most of them have been around scouting long enough to be comfortable with patrol & troop routines.

New Scout PatrolThe new scouts function together as a patrol during their first year in the troop, working toward their goal of completing the requirements for the First Class rank. A Troop Guide & Assistant Scoutmaster serve to ensure each scout has every opportunity to succeed right from the start.

Venture PatrolThe older boy patrol (13 through17) within a troop. They have the maturity and experience to plan and take part in more challenging high-adventure outings and sports activities. The Assistant Scoutmaster can help the patrol transform their plans into action.

Patrols are the building blocks of a Boy Scout Troop. A small group of youth who are more or less similar in age,

development, and interests. As a team, the Patrol members share the responsibility of making the

patrol a success. Each patrol selects a name for itself, decides on a yell, & designs a

flag. A patrol takes pride in its own identity, & its members strive to make

theirs the best patrol possible. The ideal size of a patrol is eight. This size is appropriate not only for

effective patrol & troop meetings, but also for hiking & camping without leaving a trace.

Why Patrols?

Patrol Positions Patrol Leader

Just as it sounds the Leader of his Patrol. Elected by the members of Patrol but not as a popularity contest. The Patrol Leader represents the patrols’ needs & desires on the Patrol Leaders Council.

Assistant Patrol LeaderAssistant to the Patrol Leader & serves in his place when absent. He may carry out special assignments given him by the patrol leader.

Patrol ScribeThe patrols secretary. He checks attendance, keeps the patrol logbook current, collects & records patrol dues & helps prepare budgets for outings.

Patrol QuartermasterMaintains an inventory of the patrol’s equipment & makes sure it is clean & ready to use.

Patrol Positions (continued) Patrol Grubmaster

In charge of assisting the patrol in putting together menus for hikes & campouts. He takes the lead in making all food-related arrangements for the patrol’s outdoor programs.

Patrol CheermasterLeads the patrol in songs, yells & stunts during meetings & campouts.

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities. Keep patrol members informed. Assign each patrol member a specific duty. Represent your patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings and the

annual program planning conference. Prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities. Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well. Know the abilities of each patrol member. Set a good example. Wear the Scout uniform correctly. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Show and develop patrol spirit

Your Duties as Patrol LeaderWhen you accepted the position of patrol leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership to your patrol and troop. No doubt you will take this responsibility seriously, but you will also find it fun and rewarding. As a patrol leader, you are expected to do the following:

Ten Tips for Being a Good Patrol Leader1. Keep Your Word. Don't make promises you can't keep.

2. Be Fair to All. A good leader shows no favorites. Don't allow friendships to keep you from being fair to all members of your patrol. Know who likes to do what, and assign duties to patrol members by what they like to do.

3. Be a Good Communicator. You don't need a commanding voice to be a good leader, but you must be willing to step out front with an effective "Let's go." A good leader knows how to get and give information so that everyone understands what's going on.

4. Be Flexible. Everything doesn't always go as planned. Be prepared to shift to "plan B" when "plan A" doesn't work.

5. Be Organized. The time you spend planning will be repaid many times over. At patrol meetings, record who agrees to do each task, and fill out the duty roster before going camping.

Ten Tips for Being a Good Patrol Leader6. Delegate. Some leaders assume that the job will not get done

unless they do it themselves. Most people like to be challenged with a task. Empower your patrol members to do things they have never tried.

7. Set an Example. The most important thing you can do is lead by example. Whatever you do, your patrol members are likely to do the same. A cheerful attitude can keep everyone's spirits up.

8. Be Consistent. Nothing is more confusing than a leader who is one way one moment and another way a short time later. If your patrol knows what to expect from you, they will more likely respond positively to your leadership.

9. Give Praise. The best way to get credit is to give it away. Often a "Nice job" is all the praise necessary to make a Scout feel he is contributing to the efforts of the patrol.

10. Ask for Help. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. You have many resources at your disposal. When confronted with a situation you don't know how to handle, ask someone with more experience for some advice and direction.

Patrols are successful through the following:

Patrol meetings

Patrol activities

Patrol names

Module One—Know



3. Review of the Troop Organization

ScoutmasterTROOP ORGANIZATION CHART

for a Small Troop

Assistant Scoutmaster New Scout

Assistant Scoutmaster

Venture

Senior PatrolLeader

Assistant Senior Patrol

Leader

Patrol Leader Venture Patrol

Assistant Patrol Leader

Quartermaster

Troop Guide

New Scout Patrol Leader

Den Chief

Patrol Leaders' Council

Plans & runs the Troop’s program & activities Conducts an Annual Program Planning Conference

to lay out the troop’s calendar for the coming year Meets monthly to fine-tune upcoming meetings &

outings PLs & Guide present ideas & concerns of their

patrols, then takes the council’s decisions to the rest of the troop members

The SPL leads & plans the PLC meetings then prepares an agenda for the other leaders

The Scoutmaster attends the PLC as a coach The Scoutmaster & Troop Committee retain veto

power over decisions of the PLC when plans violate safety & well-being

The Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC)

Module One—Know




4. Position Overview

SENIOR PATROL LEADER

Position description: The senior patrol leader is elected bythe Scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in thetroop.

Reports to: The Scoutmaster

Senior patrol leader duties:

• Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.

• Runs the patrol leaders' council meeting.

• Appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.

• Assigns duties and responsibilities to youth leaders.

• Assists the Scoutmaster with youth leadership training.

• Sets a good example.

• Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.

• Shows Scout spirit.

ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER

Position description: The assistant senior patrol leader is thesecond highest-ranking youth leader in the troop. He isappointed by the senior patrol leader with the approval of theScoutmaster. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the seniorpatrol leader in the absence of the seniorpatrol leader or whencalled upon. He also provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop.

Reports to: The senior patrol leader

Assistant senior patrol leader duties:

• Helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities.

• Runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader.

• Helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, and chaplain's aide.

• Serves as a member of the patrol leaders' council.


• Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.

• Lives the Scout Oath and Law.


• Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.

• Wears the uniform correctly.

PATROL LEADER

Position description: The patrol leader is the electedleader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the patrolleaders’ council.

Reports to: The senior patrol leader

Patrol leader duties:

• Appoints the assistant patrol leader.

• Represents the patrol on the patrol leaders’ council.

• Plans and steers patrol meetings.

• Helps Scouts advance.

• Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts.

• Keeps patrol members informed.

• Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.

• Sets the example.


• Lives the Scout Oath and Law.


ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER

Position description: The assistant patrol leader is appointedby the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence.

Reports to: The patrol leader

Assistant patrol leader duties:

• Helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings andactivities.

• Helps him keep patrol members informed.

• Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.

• Represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend.

TROOP GUIDE

Position description: The troop guide works with new Scouts.He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rankin their first year.

Reports to: The assistant Scoutmaster for the new scout patrolin the troop

Troop guide duties:

• Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.

• Protects new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.

• Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.

• Teaches basic Scout skills.

• Coaches the patrol leader of the new scout patrol on his duties.

• Works with the patrol leader at PLC meetings.

• Attends PLC meetings with the patrol leader of the new scout patrol.

• Assists the assistant Scoutmaster with training.

• Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.





TROOP QUARTERMASTER

Position description: The quartermaster keeps track oftroop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Reports to: The assistant senior patrol leader

Quartermaster duties:

• Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment.

• Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.

• Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.

• Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.

• Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.





TROOP SCRIBE

Position description: The scribe keeps the troop records.He records the activities of the patrol leaders’ council andkeeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scoutattendance at troop meetings.


Scribe duties:

• Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings.

• Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.

• Records individual Scout advancement progress.

• Works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance.





TROOP HISTORIAN

Position description: The troop historian preserves troopphotographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks,awards, and other memorabilia.


Historian duties:

• Gathers pictures and facts about troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.

• Takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.

• Keeps information about former members of the troop.





TROOP LIBRARIAN

Position description: The librarian oversees the care anduse of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals,and merit badge counselor lists.


Librarian duties:

• Sets up and takes care of a troop library.

• Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.

• Adds new or replacement items as needed.

• Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.

• Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns.





INSTRUCTOR

Position description: The instructor teaches Scoutingskills.


Instructor duties:

• Teaches basic Scouting skills in troop and patrols.





CHAPLAIN’S AIDE

Position description: The chaplain’s aide works with thetroop chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts inthe troop. He also works to promote the religious emblemsprogram.


Chaplain aide duties:

• Assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities.

• Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.

• Makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop program planning process.

• Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.





WEBMASTER

Position description: The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the troop’s website. He should make sure thatinformation posted to the website is correct and up to dateand that members’ and leaders’ privacy is protected.


Webmaster duties:

•Maintain Troop Website.

•Update Troop Website in a timely manner.

•Work with Patrols on developing Website content.

•Work with Troop Historian and Scribe on maintaining information on Troop Information.

•Work with Scoutmaster and Troop Committee Chair on Website content.

•Set a Good Example.

•Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.



OA TROOP REPRESENTATIVE

Position description: The OA Troop Representative is the primaryliaison to the troop’s OA lodge and chapter. He provides acommunications link and represents the OA to the troop.


OA Troop Representative duties:•Attends troop and chapter or lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order.

•Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter.

•Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council.

•Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually.

•Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually.

•As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership of troop members, and other appropriate activities.

•Coordinates the Ordeal Induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the Ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the Ordeal, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal process.

•Assists current Ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order.

•Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop’s service chairman.

•Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills.

•In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping.

•Sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law and the OA Obligation.

DEN CHIEF

Position description: The den chief works with the CubScouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the CubScout pack.

Reports to: The den leader in the pack and the assistantScoutmaster for the new scout patrol in the troop

Den chief duties:

• Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.

• Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.

• Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.

• Assists with activities in the den meetings.

• Is a friend to the boys in the den.

• Helps out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.

• Meets with adult members of the den, pack, and troop as necessary.

• Sets the example.




Module One—Know




4. Position Overview

5. National Honor Patrol Award Requirements

National Honor Patrol Award

The National Honor Patrol Award is given to patrols whose members make an effort to have the best patrol possible. The award can be earned over a three-month period:

1. Have a patrol name, flag, and yell. Put the patrol design on equipment, and use the patrol yell. Keep patrol records up-to-date.

2. Hold two patrol meetings every month.

3. Take part in at least one hike, outdoor activity, or other Scouting event.

4. Complete two Good Turns or service projects approved by the patrol leaders’ council.

5. Help two patrol members advance one rank.

6. Wear the full uniform correctly at troop activities (at least 75 percent of patrol’s membership).

7. Have a representative attend at least three patrol leaders’ council meetings.

8. Have eight members in the patrol or experience an increase in patrol membership.

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox

Leadership Toolbox

BSA Literature

Forms, rosters, handbooks, calendars, magazines

Planning Tools

Assessment Tools: SSC (Start, Stop, Continue)

Vision – Mission – Values – Strategies – Goals – Action Plans: Creating a Picture of Future Success

Goals: SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely)

Action Planning: Goal, Objectives, Tasks, Responsibility, Timeline, Evaluation

People Tools

Communication: Audience, Method, Barriers, Filters

Valuing People: - ROPE (Reach out, Organize, Practice, Experience)

Teaching / Leading: EDGE (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable)

Team Building: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

Conflicting Resolution Tool: EAR (Express, Address, Resolve)

Ethical Decisions: Trivial, Right vs. Wrong, Right vs. Right

Resources for Patrol LeadersAs a patrol leader, you have many resources available, including your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmasters, senior patrol leader, and the troop committee. Other resources include your teachers, religious leaders, and community leaders. Literature resources available to you include the following:

• Boy Scout Handbook

• Fieldbook

• Boy Scout Songbook

• Boy Scout Requirements

• Troop Program Resources

• Troop Program Features, Volumes I – III

• Boys' Life magazines

• Troop rules and policies

• Troop and patrol rosters

• Activity calendar (troop, district, council, chartered organization)

• First Class—First Year Tracking Sheet

Literature, continued:• Campfire Program Planner sheet• Troop Planning Work Sheet (from Troop Program Features)• Troop Meeting Planning Sheet • BSA Supply catalog

Other “tools in the toolbox”

Guide to Safe Scouting, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, Trek Safely and Climb on Safely

The Troop’s adult leaders & parents

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion

Start, Stop, Continue

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion3. Visions of Success

BSA Vision Statement

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.

In the future, Scouting will continue to:

• 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 its quality, values-based program.

Troop 895Vision, Mission, Values, Strategies and Goals

• A Vision for your future• What should be troop become by this time next year/five years

from now?

• A Mission that defines what the troop is doing• What is it that the troop does? What is its purpose?

• Values that shape the troops actions• What is important to you? Fun, adventure, friendships, skills

and/or service to others, leadership?

• Strategies that zero in on troop key success approaches• Four or five broadly defined strategies that the troop uses to

accomplish its’ mission.

• Goals and Action Plans to guide daily, weekly and monthly actions• After you have decided on your strategies, develop several goals

per strategy that will help you accomplish your strategies. Goals should be SMART (Leadership Toolbox).

What does success look like for you and your position? How can you decide on what your goals will be? What do you want to accomplish? What are you excited about doing?

Five steps for better goal setting: Set goals that motivate you. Set SMART goals. Set goals in writing. Make an action plan to achieve your goals. Stick to your plan.

Defining Your Success

Troop 895Vision, Mission, Values, Strategies and Goals

SMART Goals and Action PlansGoal Task 1 Action 1 Responsibility Timeline Evaluation

Action 2

Action 3

Action 4

Task 2 Action 1

Action 2

Action 3

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion 3. Visions of Success4. Communication: The Most Important Skill

CommunicationAudience: Who you are communicating with.

Parents, youth, Troop leaders

Community, District or Council leaders

Outside persons or organizations

Method: How you communicate your message.

Should your communication be written or oral/non-verbal?

What methods will you use to communicate?

Barriers: What keeps you from communicating effectively.

Will your audience understand your message?

Will your audience see/hear your message in a timely fashion?

Are the methods you are using widely accepted?

Filters: Other people who might affect your message

Who will your message not reach directly?

How will your message sound second hand?

Communication takes one of three forms: Oral Non-verbal Written

Oral/non-verbal communication is best suited for leadership tasks. Written communication is best for important or detailed information. It is important to follow up oral/non-verbal communication with

written communication. Rule of Thumb - Create x 1 = Communicate x 3

Oral and non-verbal communication often happen at the same time. Non-verbal communication is all about your body language. Work at maintaining a neutral body position with your arms at your sides. Be aware of feet, hands, mouth, ears and eyes.

Email Phone call

Flyer Speech

Facebook post Announcement

Website update Checklists & Forms

Tips for communicating orally/non-verbally: Consider where you stand in relation to your audience Move around Walk toward the audience to engage them Use open handed gestures to emphasize ideas Keep hands and arms uncrossed Speak clearly and loudly Vary the pitch of your voice Make eye contact with different listeners Communicate energy with your eyes Keep track of listeners responses Adjust communication to listener’s needs Stand straight and tall

Communicating well requires thought and practice. Watch people who are interesting and thought provoking speakers (teachers, pastors, etc.) and learn their methods. Finally, practice until these skills become habits!

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion 3. Visions of Success4. Communication: The Most Important Skill5. Valuing People

Valuing People (ROPE)ROPE - Reach out, Organize, Practice, Experience This is a skill that Scouts use to learn the individual value of each person.

By doing this, Scout learn to appreciate the differences and leverage the strengths of all of the team’s members.

Scouts learn to reach out and get to know the individuals in their organizations.

Scouts then learn to organize the individuals into teams (more on that in a moment).

Scouts practice the organization of teams again and again. In that practice, Scouts are encouraged to experience the world from

the point of view of different team members.

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion 3. Visions of Success4. Communication: The Most Important Skill5. Valuing People6. Teaching/Leading

What is EDGE™?EDGE™ is the method you will use to lead and teach in your troop. The key to making EDGE™ work is to use it for all teaching opportunities. Make it a habit.

1. Explain—The trainer explains how something is done.

2. Demonstrate—After the trainer explains, the trainer demonstrates while explaining again.

3. Guide—The learner tries the skill while the trainer guides him through it.

4. Enable—The trainee works on his own under the watchful eye of the trainer. The trainer’s role in this step is to remove any obstacles to success, which enables the learner to succeed.

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion 3. Visions of Success4. Communication: The Most Important Skill5. Valuing People6. Teaching/Leading7. Team Building

Team BuildingAll teams (and individuals) go through development stages when facing any new task or project. They begin as highly enthusiastic but relatively low-skilled team members. As they begin to realize the task may be harder than they thought, and that their skills may need some work, their enthusiasm dips. Soon, however, they begin to gain some expertise in the skill, and their confidence begins to grow. Finally, they get it and are a highly capable and enthusiastic team.

Phase Attitude Team Skills EDGE

Forming High Enthusiasm Low Skills Explain

Storming Low Enthusiasm Low Skills Demonstrate

Norming Rising Enthusiasm Growing Skills Guide

Performing High Enthusiasm High Skills Enable

Leadership behavior depends on the group: EXPLAIN when the group is in the FORMING phase. DEMONSTRATE when the group is in the STORMING phase. GUIDE when the group is in the NORMING phase. ENABLE when the group is in the PERFORMING phase.

STORMING is a normal phase of team building. However, it is a difficult phase characterized by conflict. Using your leadership, communication and conflict management skills will be crucial to building your team.

You will learn and practice these leadership skills and techniques with many different groups in varied settings over a period of years. It is a complete package of leadership skills that will help make you successful. Your ability to lead in differing situations with diverse teams can greatly improve your life.

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion 3. Visions of Success4. Communication: The Most Important Skill5. Valuing People6. Teaching/Leading7. Team Building8. Conflict Resolution

Conflict ResolutionWhat is conflict?

Steps to resolving a conflict

When your best efforts are not paying off, involve an adult. If the problem is serious (drugs, firearms, abuse, bullying) get an adult involved as soon as possible.

People disagree with each other due to personality, values, perceptions and age.

Be aware of yourself – Be aware of your emotions, watch your non-verbals, take time-outs

Be aware of others – Maintain physical comfort, avoid high emotions, choose location and audience, take breaks

Listen – Use your ears more than your mouth, encourage without judging until you have heard the whole story, watch their non-verbal communication, understand what each person wants and what they will do to get it, repeat back what you hear

Use your EAR Ask for help!

EAR (Express, Address, Resolve)Learn and use EAR (Express, Address, Resolve) as a conflict resolution tool. No one likes conflict, and yet all of us face conflict at some point in our lives. Learning to effectively resolve conflict is a useful lifelong skill.

Scout leadership training teaches you how to:

All of these questions are focused on those experiencing conflict. You as the person asking the questions are keeping yourself out of the debate as much as possible. You are offering others a sounding board, a fresh way of thinking about the situation, a chance to figure out answers for themselves.

Express - Listen to all sides. Ask what they want and what are they doing to get it?

Address each party’s concerns – Why is what they are doing working or not working?

Resolve - Work to effectively resolve the conflict. The solution lies with both sides.

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion 3. Visions of Success4. Communication: The Most Important Skill5. Valuing People6. Teaching/Leading7. Team Building8. Conflict Resolution9. Making Ethical Decisions

Making Ethical DecisionsWhat are Ethics?

BSA Codes of Conduct:

Steps to making ethical decisions:

An understanding of what is right or wrong The standards by which we act Codes of conduct

The Scout Oath, Law, Slogan and Motto are our Code of Conduct

Get the facts right Figure out what sort of choice it is:

Trivial Right vs. wrong Right vs. right

Always do the right thing If you are still not sure, use the ethical decision checklist to make

your decision

Ethical Decision ChecklistKnow checks

Be checks

Do checks

Will my choice help me build trust with others? Does it allow me to remain loyal to my values and to others? Does my choice compromise my religious beliefs? Am I being helpful? Are my actions friendly, courteous, cheerful and kind?

Does my choice conform to the Scout Oath and Law? Is it legal? Am I being obedient? Am I being brave? Does it obey the Golden Rule?

Am I performing my duties to God and country? Does my choice keep me physically strong, mentally awake and

morally straight? Does it conform to the Outdoor Code?

Module Two – Be

1. The Leadership Toolbox2. Troop Progress Discussion 3. Visions of Success4. Communication: The Most Important Skill5. Valuing People6. Teaching/Leading7. Team Building8. Conflict Resolution9. Making Ethical Decisions10. Servant Leadership

Servant LeadershipThere are 10 characteristics that are central to the development of a servant leader: Listening – Be motivated to listen actively and support those who

follow you. Empathy – Understand and empathize with others. Show respect and

appreciation. Healing – Help others solve problems and resolve conflicts. Create an

environment which is dynamic, fun and free from the fear of failure. Awareness – Be aware of your surroundings and yourself. Try a

different point of view. Persuasion – Do no force obedience, convince them to follow you

with persuasion. Conceptualization – Focus on the long term. Foresight – Foresee likely outcomes. Learn from past experiences. Stewardship – This is an obligation to help and serve others. Commitment to the growth – Nurture the personal, professional and

spiritual growth of followers. Involve followers in decisions. Building community – A focus on building a strong sense of

community within the organization.

Module Three – Do

Leadership Toolbox


Define Vision, Mission, Values, Strategies

Define Success in your Position through Goals and Action Plans

Meeting Planning

Event Planning

Fundraiser Planning

Scoutmaster Minute

Leadership Toolbox Review

BSA Literature

Forms, rosters, handbooks, calendars, magazines

Planning Tools

Assessment Tools: SSC (Start, Stop, Continue)

Vision – Mission – Values – Strategies – Goals – Action Plans: Creating a Picture of Future Success

Goals: SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely)

Action Planning: Goal, Objectives, Tasks, Responsibility, Timeline, Evaluation

People Tools

Communication: Audience, Method, Barriers, Filters

Valuing People: - ROPE (Reach out, Organize, Practice, Experience)

Teaching / Leading: EDGE (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable)

Team Building: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

Conflicting Resolution Tool: EAR (Express, Address, Resolve)

Ethical Decisions: Trivial, Right vs. Wrong, Right vs. Right

Do Not Forget!

Use your people tools to: Communicate effectively Engage youth, leaders, parents, new scouts Teach and lead your patrol/troop Build your team Resolve conflicts as they arise Make ethical decisions

Use your literature tools to: Plan better meetings Plan for events (See Troop Features) Plan for fundraisers Plan for advancements Set out annual calendar through next summer Decide on troop/patrol goals Make sure you are safe!


What should we start doing that we are not currently doing?

What do we stop doing that is not working?

What should we continue doing that is working well and helps us succeed?

Troop 895Vision, Mission, Values and Strategies

A Vision for your future

A Mission that defines what the troop is doing

Values that shape the troops actions

Strategies that zero in on troop key success approaches

Goal Task Action Responsibility Timeline Evaluation

Goals and Action Plans

Meeting Planning

The BSA has provided a template for running a well-planned and active meeting. In addition, ideas for games and activities can be found in the same book. It can be found at the following web address:http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33588.pdf

For monthly themes see the Troop Program Features, Volumes I-III:http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33110_WEB.pdf http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33111_WEB.pdf http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33112_WEB.pdf

“The Boy Scouts of America determined that inadequately planned and executed troop meetings were the number one cause of boys leaving Scouting.”

Troop Program Features, Volume I

http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33588.pdf

http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33110_WEB.pdf



Event Planning

Several useful forms can also be found at the following link including:http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33588.pdf

Tour Permit (Newly Revised in 2011!!)Outdoor Program ChecklistCampfire Program Planner

http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33588.pdf

Fundraising Planning

Troops must get approval from the Council office for any fundraising that takes place. The following form must be filled out and turned in to the Council office.

Unit Money-Earning Applicationhttp://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34427.pdf

Fundraising must meet the guidelines listed on the second page of this form. Also, solicitation of funds from individuals and businesses is prohibited.

“Paying your own way is a fundamental principle of the Boy Scouts of America. It is one of the reasons why no solicitations (requests for contributions from individuals or the community) are permitted by units. Young people in Scouting are taught early on that if they want something in life, they need to earn it. The finance plan of any unit should include participation by the Scouts.”

Meritbadgedotorg

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34427.pdf

You are now officially trained in your leadership position.

For you as a leader, the hard part starts now.

BE A GOOD ONE!

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Troop Leadership Training