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Junior Leader Training

Junior Leader Training. LEADERSHIP Concepts that will relate to the troop and to your life Troop Operation & The Patrol Method Communication Skills The 11 Skills of Leadership as they relate to you and to the Troop TEAMWORK- as you’ve never experienced it How to Talk to Adults

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Junior Leader Training

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  1. Junior Leader Training

  2. LEADERSHIP Concepts that will relate to the troop and to your life Troop Operation & The Patrol Method Communication Skills The 11 Skills of Leadership as they relate to you and to the Troop TEAMWORK- as you’ve never experienced it How to Talk to Adults The Art of Persuasion The Difference Between being a Boss & Leader How to Play the Game What will we Learn?

  3. Patrol Method “The Patrol System is not one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method.” Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder

  4. Patrol Method “It is up to the Patrol Leader to take hold of and develop the qualities of each boy in his patrol. It sounds like a big order, but in practice, it works.” Lord Baden-Powell

  5. Patrol Method “In planning and carrying out your Scouting program by patrols, your Scouts get valuable practice in group discussions & group decisions.” “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt

  6. Patrol Method “An invaluable step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.” Lord Baden-Powell

  7. Patrol Method In 1914, Baden Powell said To get First Class results from this system: • You have to give the leader a real free-handed responsibility. • If you give only partial responsibility, you will get only partial results. Remember this when you delegate responsibilities to members of your patrol or troop. Allow them to fail. Give them your support and guidance.

  8. Patrol Method Each patrol is made up of: • Patrol Leader • Assistant Patrol Leader • Patrol Quartermaster • Patrol Scribe • Patrol Grubmaster • Patrol Cheermaster It is important for EVERY scout in the troop to be part of a patrol and to have a designated position of leadership.

  9. Patrol Method Manuals we’ll use for Leadership Training

  10. Patrol Name Spice it up descriptive words: • Leaping Lizards Patrol • Soaring Hawk Patrol • Black Hawk Patrol • Hungry Bears Patrol • ScreamingEagles Patrol

  11. Patrol Flag The trademark of your patrol is your flag. • Tends to go wherever the patrol goes • Used in troop ceremonies, like Court of Honor • Used at camporees, summer camp, outings • Can be incorporated into the Patrol Yell

  12. Patrol Yell Every patrol should have a yell and use: • After patrol receives an award • After patrol completes a special event • After patrol goes through uniform inspection • Part of Scout Spirit & Patrol Spirit • Led by Patrol Cheermaster or Patrol Leader

  13. Running a Patrol Meeting • Taking attendance • Collecting dues • Plan patrol’s involvement in upcoming troop activity • Selecting menus for hikes and campouts • Complete Duty Roster - Assign patrol members to specific tasks • Review equipment needs for upcoming outing

  14. Patrol Leader’s Council • Monthly Meetings • Stand-up Meetings • Leading Junior Leader Training • Annual Planning Conference

  15. Patrol Method Spring Camporee Goal: • Eat & Camp by patrol • Patrols develop menus • Patrol Flags • Patrol Yells • Lead or compete by patrol where possible

  16. Patrol Method Spring Camporee Goal: • Adults eat & camp by patrol • Use Adult Patrol Advisors • Follow “Rules of Engagement” • Read “It’s the Boys’ Game”

  17. How to Talk to Adults • Believe it or not, some adults are scared of kids. • Communicating with Adults can be frustrating. • Have you ever had good ideas that a leader just wouldn’t listen to? • Do you have the same problems with your parents, teachers, or other adults?

  18. How to Talk to Adults • Consider the character of that particular adult. • Think about how you can get that adult to respect you. • Remember, the adult is most likely uncomfortable too. Try NOT to use slang or unusual expressions they might not understand.

  19. How to Talk to Adults • Try to think like them & make sure what you are saying is clear. • Try to find an adult that you know well and get along with, and talk with them about your problem. Have that adult talk to the one you're having a problem with. • Make sure you you have plenty of facts and reason to back up what you are saying

  20. How to Talk to Adults • Always remember to BE POLITE and to to LISTEN to them also

  21. Troop Meeting Planner • Pre-opening • Opening Ceremony • Skills Instruction • Patrol Meetings • Troop-wide Activity • Awards & Scoutmaster Minute • Closing Ceremony • Cleanup

  22. Campfire Planning • Fire-building • Skits • Songs • Stories • Reflection • Clean-up

  23. Campfire Planning • Fire-building • Skits • Songs • Stories • Reflection • Clean-up

  24. Campfire Planning • Fire-building • Skits • Songs • Stories • Reflection • Clean-up

  25. Campfire Planning • Fire-building • Skits • Songs • Stories • Reflection • Clean-up

  26. Campfire Planning • Fire-building • Skits • Songs • Stories • Reflection • Clean-up

  27. Leadership Skills Basics of Leadership are: • Have a good attitude • Act with maturity • Be organized • Look the part

  28. Leadership Skills Effective Communication • Giving information • Receiving information

  29. Leadership Skills Effective Listening is • Vital for forming relationships • Finding solutions • Developing Patrol Spirit

  30. Leadership Skills Follow-up • List of phone numbers & emails • Provide written copies of information • Patrol Calendar • Discuss patrol activities with parents • Plan, plan, plan

  31. Leadership Skills REFLECTION • Everyone seated so they can see each other • Each person can talk or remain silent • No one may interrupt person speaking • No put-downs or making fun of another

  32. Leadership Skills Styles of Leadership: • Telling Style • Coaching Style • Persuading Style • Delegating Style

  33. Group Understanding Getting and Giving Information Knowing Group Needs Knowing Group Resources Group Management Representing the group Problem-solving Evaluating Control Setting the example Group Development Shared leadership Counseling Managing Learning 11 Skills of Leadership

  34. Skill #1Getting and Giving Information • The Basic Principle • What happens without it? • What happens if you get it right?

  35. Giving Information Speak Clearly Make Eye Contact Use Body Language Use Visual Aids Ask Questions Confirm understanding Receiving Information Take Notes Reflect Feelings Reflect Content Rephrase in your own words Ways to Get It Right

  36. Getting and Giving Information As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by… …How about you?

  37. Skill #2Understanding Group Needs • The Basic Principle • What happens without it? • What happens if you get it right?

  38. Ask… What activities do they enjoy What personal goals they have Advancement Achievement Experiences Observe… What they are good at What they are enthusiastic about What they enjoy Then… Be sure to include activities and feedback Ways to Get It Right

  39. Understanding Group Needs As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by… …How about you?

  40. Skill #3Understanding Group Resources • The Basic Principle • What happens without it? • What happens if you get it right?

  41. Ask… What resources your team has Talents Skills Expertise Interest Observe… Strengths Leadership Problem solving Enthusiasm Then… Be sure to challenge Delegate leadership Share leadership Encourage development Ways to Get It Right

  42. Understanding Group Resources As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by… …How about you?

  43. Skill #4Controlling the Group • The Basic Principle • What happens without it? • What happens if you get it right?

  44. Understand the Group Needs Resources Understand the Task Objectives Resource Requirements Seek that Path that Balances Group and Task Needs Ways to Get It Right Met  Seek the path thatmeets both needs Needs of the Task Met Needs of the Group

  45. Set the objective clearly Get agreement on the process Maintain focus on the objective and process Set the example Be respectful Take appropriate action to correct course Ways to Get it Right

  46. Controlling the Group As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by… …How about you?

  47. Skill #5Counseling • The Basic Principle • What happens without it? • What happens if you get it right?

  48. Ways to Get It Right • Listen without judgment • Ask clarifying questions • Pay attention to feelings • Avoid giving advice • Offer encouragement • Keep responsibility to solutions on the individual

  49. Counseling As a leader, I’ll be able to apply this skill by… …How about you?

  50. Skill #6Setting the Example • The Basic Principle • What happens without it? • What happens if you get it right?

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