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NE-II Learning Objectives As a result of this session, you will: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision Review the values, mission, and vision of Scouting Consider values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership Learn about the Wood Badge Ticket Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values, mission, and vision

NE-II A Story of Values, Mission, and Vision

NE-II Values What is your definition of Values?

NE-II Values Values … are core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and actions

NE-II Values Where do we get our Values?

NE-II Values Values can take a variety of forms. For example: Principles or standards “Service Above Self” (Rotary Club International) “Be Prepared” “Do A Good Turn Daily”... Personal Qualities Honesty Communication Being Organized

NE-II Values Character Traits Loyalty, enthusiasm, openness to others Codes of Ethics Hippocratic Oath Ten Commandments BSA’s Outdoor Code... Goals Living a healthy life Caring for others

NE-II Values The Scout Oath and The Scout Law are statements of Scouting’s Values

NE-II Values “Acting in accord with our beliefs and values is one of the greatest challenges each of us faces every day. It’s true for individuals in all aspects of life … and equally true for organizations of every kind and size.” Eric Harvey and Alexander Lucia

NE-II Mission What is a Mission?

NE-II Mission A mission is a brief statement that reflects the core values of an organization. A mission communicates an organization’s long-term objectives – why the organization exists.

NE-II Mission Statement A Mission Statement … Serves as a communication tool for an organization Aligns people with a purpose; it fosters commitment and unity Defines directions for change and growth Acts as an evaluation tool to help measure activities and programs

NE-II Sample Mission Statements “To establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow” – Starbucks Coffee “To solve unsolved problems innovatively” – 3M “To offer all the fine customers in our territories all of their household needs in a manner in which they continue to think of us fondly” – Wal-Mart

NE-II Mission Statement Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To preserve and improve human life: “Corporate social responsibility “Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company “Science-based innovation “Honesty and integrity “Profit, but profit from work that benefits humanity” – Merck

NE-II Mission Statement Supported by lists of Corporate Values “To make people happy: “No cynicism “Nurturing and promulgation of ‘wholesome American values’ “Creativity, dreams, and imagination “Fanatical attention to consistency and detail “Preservation and control of the Disney ‘magic’” – Walt Disney

NE-II 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.” – Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America

NE-II Vision What is a Vision?

NE-II Vision A vision is a picture of future success. A vision forms when we think far enough ahead to realize there will be important challenges that we can prepare for now.

NE-II Vision “Nothing happens unless first a dream.” – Carl Sandburg

NE-II Vision Consider these Visions: *

NE-II Vision John F. Kennedy: September 12, 1962 “We choose to go to the moon.” *

NE-II Vision Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. August 28, 1963 “I have a dream.” *

NE-II Vision Margaret Thatcher Former Prime Minister of Great Britain “It is my unique responsibility as the leader to shine a spotlight on the future….” *

NE-II Vision Lord Baden-Powell … a world brotherhood of Scouts living in peace.

NE-II Vision Criteria for a Meaningful Vision A vision engages the heart and the spirit.... leads toward a worthwhile goal.... gives meaning to an effort.... is simple.... is attainable.... can change over time.

NE-II Vision Statement – Boy Scouts of America 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.

NE-II Reviewing: Values, Mission, and Vision Values – Core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate our attitudes and our actions. Mission – Encapsulates the values and articulates the overall, long-term objective. Vision – A picture of success and the related plan of action.

NE-II Punch Line: Values, Mission, and Vision “A vision without a mission is just a dream … “A mission without a vision just passes the time … “A vision with action can change the world.” – Joel Barker

The Wood Badge Ticket

NE-II The Wood Badge Ticket A Wood Badge Ticket is: A commitment A vision of personal improvement A vision of how you will lead A series of goals Your ticket is guided by Your Personal Values Your Personal Mission Your Vision

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NE-II Writing Your Ticket Your mission (action plan) should: Be significant Be written to support your current Scouting position Provide maximum positive impact for your youth membership Include at least five goals Incorporate some aspect of Diversity in at least one of the five goals If you wish, one of the five goals may involve developing a self-assessment tool

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NE-II The Goals in Your Ticket The goals written for your ticket should be SMART: S pecific M easurable A ttainable R elevant T ime-Based

NE-II The Metrics For Your Ticket For each goal, you will also describe: Who What Where When How Why How Verified

NE-II Approval of Your Ticket Your Troop Guide will assist you during the course weekends. Write your ticket and obtain approval from your Troop Guide as soon as possible, but no later than noon on Monday, October 23. A Ticket Counselor will be assigned to you and will work with you after the course weekends. Your Ticket Counselor gives final approval of your ticket.

NE-II Working Your Ticket When it’s approved, you “work your ticket.” All five goals must be completed within 18 months of the end of this course – mmm dd, 2010 When you and your counselor agree that you have completed all the goals on your ticket, you may apply for your Wood Badge certificate, beads, neckerchief, and woggle.

NE-II Dealing With Change Change happens Scouting responsibilities change Original goals may become unrealistic Work with your Ticket Counselor Revise your goals accordingly Maintain focus on the benefit to the youth The completion date doesn’t change

NE-II Summary Effective leaders create a compelling vision and translate it into reality. Values motivate us – what are your values? Your job in Scouting – what is your mission? The plan to bring it to life – what is your vision? Your Wood Badge Ticket is your key to turning your Vision into Reality

NE-II Learning Objectives Now, as a result of this session, you should: Understand what is meant by values, mission, and vision Understand the values, mission, and vision of Scouting Understand values, mission, and vision, in the context of leadership Understand the Wood Badge Ticket Begin writing your own Wood Badge Ticket based upon your personal values, mission, and vision

NE-II Learning Objectives Understand the progression of BSA training opportunities and the place Wood Badge holds in that framework Get an overview of the practical and application phases of Wood Badge Understand why the Boy Scout troop is used during Wood Badge as the model for training and team-building Discard any misconceptions or anxiety regarding the course purpose, content, and methods of presentation As a result of this session you will be able to:

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