Overview

Wood Badge
Every Leader Deserves to be Trained
Course Overview

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is for all Scout leaders, and should be completed within two years of being registered. It has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The focus is on leadership, not outdoor skills. The following information is designed to provide you with key information about the course.

Learning Objectives
The themes that follow encapsulate the course content: 

§  Living the Values
§  Values, mission, and vision
§  Aims and methods

§  Bringing the Vision to Life
§  Listening to learn
§  Communicating
§  Giving and receiving feedback
§  Valuing people and leveraging diversity
§  Coaching and mentoring

§  Models for Success
§  Team development model
§  High Performance Teams

§  Tools of the Trade
§  Project planning and problem solving
§  Managing conflict
§  Assessing team performance
§  Managing change
§  Celebrating team success

§  Leading to Make a Difference
§  Leaving a legacy
§  Learning the greatest leadership secret