2012 University of Scouting – MGT111 Troop Level Youth Leadership Training

Course Content Couple of Approaches… Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) Develop your own Library and add to it over time

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) Replaces the “Troop Leadership Training” program. Note you can still purchase this material at the Scout Shop and on-line. Complete program guide, course content, and training guide available on-line (myscouting.org) Leadership cards available for purchase. Role specific cards that highlight roles and responsibilities

ILST - Modules Module 1 – Unit Organization – Youth Leader Roles and Responsibilities & Troop Orgnization – Teamwork dynamics reinforced by some games and discussion Module 2 – Tools of the Trade – Communications, Planning and Teaching EDGE – More games and scenarios to reinforce key points

ILST - Modules Module 3 – Leadership and Teamwork – Team Characteristics and dynamics – Stages of Team Development – Leading EDGE – Inclusion – Leadership Ethics & Integrity

Your Own Library Module 1 – Setting Goals – SMART Goals – Journey to Excellence and other Troop Goals – Workshop time to review how we’re doing Module 2 – Youth Leadership Positions – Common duties and expectations of all leaders – Position specific roles and responsibilities – Workshop time to set personal goals and to allow youth to reflect on what they think is important

Course Content Module 3 – Leadership 101 – Good general practices – The EDGE Method & the stages of team development – Tie this into a team building game or watch a movie like “Remember the Titans” and discuss Module 4 – Running Effective Meetings – Meeting plans for structure – Troop, PLC and Patrol – Generates a good discussion of what works well – Consider using this module to develop a Troop meeting calendar for the coming term

Course Content Module 5 – Requirement Changes – Youth need to know what is changing and what’s new! – Incorporate Troop specific requirements – Optional based on how much has changed Module 6 – Inclusion – How to create a more inclusive environment – Listen, Observe, Think, Absorb, Share… Treat Others the way they want to be treated – Use scenarios to discuss the issues and impact of being more inclusive

Course Content Module 7 – Bullying – Recognize the signs and impacts – Clearly understand zero tolerance policies – Enforce Troop “Code of Conduct” guidelines Other Topics Possible… – Hazardous Weather Training – Liquid Fuel Training – Others?

The Training/Planning Event Logistics – Chose a site that is conducive to learning – Meals prepared for the participants – Invitations that highlight importance and the priviledge – Notebooks with key hand outs to serve as future reference – Determine Youth Presenters and help them prepare

The Event - continued Friday Evening – Team building activity – Cracker Barrel – Inspirational Movie Saturday – get an early start – Meals provided – youth can focus on learning & planning – Training Modules and Team Building activities – Calendar/Activity Planning – Evening fun activity

The Event - continued Sunday – Wrap up training as necessary – Roses & Thorns + Event Survey – Scouts Own Service – SM Minute to recognize and reflect on the event

Spring Event One Day Event – How are we doing – program and goals? Any adjustments needed? – Review Roles and Responsibilities and reset personal goals – Leadership training modules – selected – Team building games

Other Resources Role Specific Training – Den Chief – Chaplains Aid BSA Publications – OLD - Boy Scout Troop Leadership Training Book (item 34306) – Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops – visit Scouting.Org – SPL Handbook (item 32501) – PL Handbook (item 32502)

Other Resources NYLT – Send someone every year! – Participant tasked to bring something back to the Troop training program NAYLE – Philmont or Regional program