1. Scoutmaster’s Expectations
Good Morning.
You can see from my totem that I used to be a Beaver.
Handouts will be distributed at the end of my presentation, so don’t spend too much time copying what’s on the charts, but it would be a good idea to make notes of key points and discussion items.
Of course, feel free to ask questions at any time.
And awaaaaay we go.
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Jerry Ceres
Scoutmaster N
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2. Scoutmaster’s Vision What Does Success Look Like? Two separate views
What does a successful WB Course look like?
What does a successful WB staff look like?
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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3. Successful Course (delivered/completed)
High occupancy rate
High completion rate
Enthusiastic participants/graduates
Improved awareness of BSA’s 3 Programs?
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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4. Successful Staff High energy/enthusiasm Mastery of the content
Positive role model
Genuinely interested
Flexible (think “plan B”)
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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5. Successful Staff Demonstrates Oath & Law Open minded High Performing
Actively engaged in recruiting
Has FUN!
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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6. My Role Facilitate success Remove impediments to progress
Ensure the curriculum is followed
Lead by example.
Hold each staff member accountable for adhering to the highest standards of Scouting
Keep us moving forward.
Make all non-syllabus related decisions including staff and participant dismissals.
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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7. My Role Train staff members and provide opportunities for growth.
Provide counsel to staff and participants.
Share leadership.
Ensure participants have fun and the program is infused with the joy and fellowship of Scouting.
Determine the size of the staff.
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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8. Your Role
Complete the BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER portions of YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION.
Be Prepared.
Work smart!
Work hard!!
Have fun!!!
Think STA*
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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9. My Expectations Live the values and practice what you preach.
Bring Passion to the table
Develop an Emotional Engagement with the staff
If you own it you will do it!
Take it seriously – you committed
Be prepared and flexible
OMHIWDMB
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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10. My Expectations IINHIWA Read the syllabus completely
Recruit – Recruit – Recruit and Recruit more!
Develop your personal vision of success
Be properly uniformed
Be Prepared…
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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11. (The Promise of Scouting)
Scoutmaster’s Vision
To Empower Today’s Leaders to Deliver
A Quality Scouting Experience
(The Promise of Scouting)
Interpretative Reading
Develop an enthusiastic, excited staff that will, using the Wood Badge skills, teach-by-example the participants these skills. The participants will, through their role, use these skills to improve the scouting experience for the benefit of youth in their unit, district or service area, governed by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law.
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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12. Tools of Success Never set anyone up to fail – TEACH THEM!
The Trainer’s EDGE
Your Job Description is a punch list
SD 1,2,3,4
Presentation practice
Start, Stop, and Continue
Ticket training
Syllabus
EDGE
Other Staff members
Admin Guide N

13. Who Will We Become?
Each of us are unique, and bring our personal experiences to the Course.
We are a unique team – no other team in the world is like us, just like the Titans.
It isn’t a question of what our destination is. We know we are, or will be a high performance team.
The question is getting mentally prepared to provide the mountain top experience the participants deserve.
Are you ready to ROCK?!!!
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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14. Building the Team
Our Mission is clear Our Deadline is clear 6+ months It starts here It starts now
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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15. Questions?
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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16. Last Thoughts We will work hard. We will make mistakes.
We will have fun!
We ARE the best staff.
We have the power to impact these Scouters’ lives and in turn improve the programs in our units, districts, and councils.
Think STA*
Why is it important to understand the stages of team development.?
It enables us to anticipate what a team is likely to go through. This will prevent team members from being surprised or depressed by various events such as disagreements during the storming stage.
It enables us to use appropriate strategies to smooth the progress of a team through the different stages. For example, we can suggest a procedure for establishing ground rules for a team in the norming stage.
It helps suggest suitable leadership and team member’s behaviors during each stage of the team’s development. More on leadership tomorrow.
However, here are a few words of caution.
Different teams may proceed through different stages at different speeds, a process that can be affected by the fact that team members may also have varying rates of progress. As I said before, team members need to be careful to avoid making self-fulfilling prophecies about how long each stage will last.
A team may sometimes regress to an earlier stage. For example, team members may return to a previous stage if they discover that the team’s mission or membership has changed, such as when a significant number of new boys are added to a patrol. Or when a pack committee member bridges to a Troop
It is possible for a team to be in different stages with respect to different aspects of its mission. For example, a venturing crew may be in the performing stage as it pertains to its activities, and at the same time in the storming change while trying to decide on a crew uniform. N
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17. Thank you! N5-347-14 Thank you very much for your attention.
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