1. Planning

2. Learning Objectives As a result of this training experience, you will be able to:  List the six steps required in planning training courses. bExplain the value and importance of carefully planned training courses. bState two basic types of plans.

3. Who gives you your training assignments? Do you always receive an assignment from someone else? PRE-PLANNING

4. PRE-PLANNING What questions must be answered before developing a training plan?

6. BENEFITS OF PLANNING We all know that problems occur from poor planning, but what benefits can we expect from good planning?

7. BENEFITS OF PLANNING Increased attendance at the next training session.Increased attendance at the next training session. Trainers build confidence and skill in handling training aids and equipment.Trainers build confidence and skill in handling training aids and equipment. Leaders receive accurate and complete information, and do a better job as a result.Leaders receive accurate and complete information, and do a better job as a result. Trainers know what is expected.Trainers know what is expected. Trainers stay within the time limits.Trainers stay within the time limits. Trainers give enthusiasm and confidence to other leaders.Trainers give enthusiasm and confidence to other leaders. Learning objectives are achieved.Learning objectives are achieved.

8. TWO TYPES OF PLANS There are two types of plans that relate to training: SHORT-RANGE PLANS LONG-RANGE PLANS

9. SHORT-RANGE PLANS  Meet a particular objective in the near future  Cover a limited area of training  Answer the question: Are we doing things right?  Should fit well within and contribute to long-range plans Some examples: Plans for basic training sessions for new leaders who have just been recruitedPlans for basic training sessions for new leaders who have just been recruited Plans for a den chief training conferencePlans for a den chief training conference Plans for training roundtable staff membersPlans for training roundtable staff members

10. LONG RANGE PLANS  Cover a longer time  May include a variety of different types of training Some examples: An annual plan, including Fast Start and basic trainingAn annual plan, including Fast Start and basic training Makeup training sessionsMakeup training sessions Den chief trainingDen chief training Regular monthly roundtablesRegular monthly roundtables Supplemental training Supplemental training Personal coachingPersonal coaching Self-studySelf-study

11. LONG RANGE PLANS We should not overlook the importance of long-range plans in providing a total leadership growth and development program for leaders.

12. Assignment Plan the team’s BSA 500 victory celebration, using the Six Steps of Planning.

13. SUMMARY  A well planned training course is easier to present and easier for participants to understand.  The process permits each planning step to be revisited whenever necessary.  On-going improvements make training more effective.