Junior Leadership Training April 30, 2011 Agenda Ice Breaker ActivityDan Boatright9:00 – 9:15 Scout Oath & LawVolunteer9:15 – 9:20 Why Leadership ExistsDan

Junior Leadership TrainingJunior Leadership TrainingApril 30, 2011April 30, 2011

Agenda

Ice Breaker Activity Dan Boatright 9:00 – 9:15

Scout Oath & Law Volunteer 9:15 – 9:20

Why Leadership Exists Dan Boatright 9:20 – 9:35

The Leadership Structure Michael Morris 9:35 – 9:50

Activity Dan Boatright 9:50 – 10:10

The Patrol Method Tyler Booth 10:10 – 10:25

Communication & Resources Jack Curtis 10:25 – 10:40

Activity Dennis Wagner 10:40 – 11:00

Knowing and Using Resources of Group Tyler Booth & Jack Curtis 11:00 – 11:15

Setting the Example Michael Morris 11:15 – 11:30

Applying What You’ve Learned Dennis Wagner 11:30 – 11:40

Lunch Leaders 11:40 – 12:00

Scout Master Minute & Close Dan Boatright 12:00 – 12:15

Clean Up and Sign Attendance

Why Leadership Why Leadership Exists Exists

Dan BoatrightDan Boatright

Why Leadership?Why Leadership?

• Every team has a leader.Every team has a leader.• The leader is elected because he already The leader is elected because he already

displays some leadership skills.displays some leadership skills.• A patch or a title does not make you a A patch or a title does not make you a

leader - the patch identifies you as a Scout leader - the patch identifies you as a Scout who others want to follow.who others want to follow.

• What matters is:What matters is:– What you do.What you do.– What happens when you do not.What happens when you do not.– ResponsibilityResponsibility

The Tasks Of LeadershipThe Tasks Of Leadership

True or False?True or False?• The only people who lead have some The only people who lead have some

kind of leadership job, such as kind of leadership job, such as chairman, coach, or king.chairman, coach, or king.

• Leadership is a gift. If you’re born with Leadership is a gift. If you’re born with it, you can lead. If you’re not, you can’t.it, you can lead. If you’re not, you can’t.

• ““Leader” is another word for “boss.”Leader” is another word for “boss.”• Being a leader in a Scout troop is like Being a leader in a Scout troop is like

being a leader anywhere else.being a leader anywhere else.

The Job of a LeaderThe Job of a Leader

• Get the job done.Get the job done.• Keep the group together.Keep the group together.

The Job of a LeaderThe Job of a Leader

True or False?True or False?• a.a. Nice guys finish last.Nice guys finish last.• b.b. Mean guys finish last.Mean guys finish last.• c.c. Leaders get the job done and Leaders get the job done and

keep the keep the group going.group going.• d.d. Leaders have a special title or Leaders have a special title or

badge that badge that makes others like to makes others like to follow.follow.

What Affects Leadership?What Affects Leadership?

• Leadership is not magic - It’s skill.Leadership is not magic - It’s skill.• A leader learns how to get the job A leader learns how to get the job

done and still keep the group done and still keep the group together.together.

• Leadership differs with the leader, Leadership differs with the leader, the group, and the situation.the group, and the situation.


• Leaders are all different - no two Leaders are all different - no two leaders are the same.leaders are the same.

• Groups are different, too - when a Groups are different, too - when a good leader changes groups, he good leader changes groups, he changes the way he leads.changes the way he leads.

• Situations change also – good Situations change also – good leaders change leadership styles leaders change leadership styles when faced with different situations.when faced with different situations.


• An effective leader, then, must be An effective leader, then, must be alert at all times to the reaction of alert at all times to the reaction of the members of the group; the the members of the group; the conditions in which he may find conditions in which he may find himself; and be aware of his own himself; and be aware of his own abilities and reactions.abilities and reactions.

The Skills of Leadership The Skills of Leadership cont’dcont’d

• EvaluationEvaluation• PlanningPlanning• Controlling the GroupControlling the Group• Sharing LeadershipSharing Leadership• Setting the ExampleSetting the Example

LeadershipLeadership

The pessimist complains The pessimist complains about the wind.about the wind.The optimist expects it to The optimist expects it to change.change.The leader adjusts the sails.The leader adjusts the sails.

--John Maxwell--John Maxwell

Leadership Leadership StructureStructure

Michael MorrisMichael Morris

Senior PatrolLeader

Scoutmaster

Troop Committee Chairman

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

Assistant Scoutmaster

Assistant Scoutmaster

Patrol Advisors

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leader

JuniorAssistant

Scoutmaster

ASM New Scouts

ASPL

Troop Committee Members

TCMEagle Adv.

TCMAdvancement

TCMFundraising

TCMFinances

TCMCamping

TCMEquipment

New Patrol Leaders

Scribes

Librarian

Chaplain’sAid

Bugler

Instructors

Quarter-master

TCMScribe

Den Chiefs

TCM - Troop Committee Member

Troop Guides

Junior Leader PositionsJunior Leader Positions

• Senior patrol leaderSenior patrol leader: top junior : top junior leader in the troop. He leads the leader in the troop. He leads the junior leaders and assigns specific junior leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed.responsibilities as needed.

• Assistant senior patrol leaderAssistant senior patrol leader: : fills in for senior patrol leader in his fills in for senior patrol leader in his absence. He is also responsible for absence. He is also responsible for training and giving direction to the training and giving direction to the quartermaster, scribe, troop quartermaster, scribe, troop librarian, and instructors.librarian, and instructors.


• Troop HistorianTroop Historian: collects and : collects and maintains troop memorabilia and maintains troop memorabilia and information on the troop including information on the troop including former troop members.former troop members.

• LibrarianLibrarian: keeps the troop books, : keeps the troop books, pamphlets, magazines and visuals, pamphlets, magazines and visuals, and merit badge counselor list and merit badge counselor list available for use by troop members.available for use by troop members.


• QuartermasterQuartermaster: responsible for : responsible for troop supplies and equipment.troop supplies and equipment.

• ScribeScribe: The troop secretary: The troop secretary• Den ChiefDen Chief: works with a Cub Scout : works with a Cub Scout

den as a guide.den as a guide.• Troop GuideTroop Guide: advisor and guide to : advisor and guide to

the new Scout patrols.the new Scout patrols.


• InstructorInstructor: teaches one or more : teaches one or more advancement skills to troop membersadvancement skills to troop members

• Chaplain’s AideChaplain’s Aide: assists in troop : assists in troop religious services and promotes religious services and promotes religious emblem program.religious emblem program.

• Junior Assistant ScoutmasterJunior Assistant Scoutmaster: A : A Scout 16 years or older (Troop 257 Scout 16 years or older (Troop 257 uses Eagle Scouts) to support other uses Eagle Scouts) to support other boy leaders as assigned.boy leaders as assigned.


• Patrol LeaderPatrol Leader: responsible for : responsible for leading the patrol.leading the patrol.

• Assistant Patrol LeaderAssistant Patrol Leader: fills in for : fills in for patrol leader in his absence.patrol leader in his absence.

Order of the ArrowOrder of the Arrow

• OA Representative: represents OA OA Representative: represents OA members of the troop, assists in OA members of the troop, assists in OA nominations, and collects OA dues as nominations, and collects OA dues as appropriate.appropriate.

ActivityActivity

Dan BoatrightDan Boatright

The Patrol MethodThe Patrol MethodTyler BoothTyler Booth

Patrol SystemPatrol System“The patrol system is not “The patrol system is not

one method in which one method in which Scouting for boys can be Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only carried on. It is the only

method”method”- Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s - Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s

founderfounder

The PatrolThe Patrol

• The troop is made up of several The troop is made up of several patrols.patrols.

• The patrol method allows Scouts to The patrol method allows Scouts to interact in a small group outside a interact in a small group outside a larger troop context, working larger troop context, working together as a team and sharing the together as a team and sharing the responsibility of making their patrol a responsibility of making their patrol a success.success.

The PatrolThe Patrol

• Patrols will sometimes join other patrols Patrols will sometimes join other patrols to learn skills and complete to learn skills and complete advancement requirements. At other advancement requirements. At other times, they will compete against those times, they will compete against those same patrols in Scout skills. (The golden same patrols in Scout skills. (The golden skillet)skillet)

• The members of each patrol elect one of The members of each patrol elect one of their own to serve as patrol leader. To their own to serve as patrol leader. To give more youths the opportunity to give more youths the opportunity to lead, we elect patrol leaders twice a lead, we elect patrol leaders twice a year. year.

Patrol SizePatrol Size

• Depends upon troop’s enrollment Depends upon troop’s enrollment and the needs of its members, and the needs of its members, although an ideal patrol size is at although an ideal patrol size is at least eight active Scouts.least eight active Scouts.

New Scout PatrolNew Scout Patrol

• Younger Scouts who recently joined Younger Scouts who recently joined the troop. the troop.

• Troop Guides are usually assigned to Troop Guides are usually assigned to help a new scout patrol with the help a new scout patrol with the challenges of troop membership.challenges of troop membership.

• Assistant Scoutmasters are available Assistant Scoutmasters are available to assist the new Scout patrol, but all to assist the new Scout patrol, but all older Scouts should help to ensure older Scouts should help to ensure each scout has every opportunity to each scout has every opportunity to succeed right from the start.succeed right from the start.

Regular PatrolsRegular Patrols

• Made up of Scouts who have completed Made up of Scouts who have completed their first year. They have been around their first year. They have been around long enough to be comfortable with the long enough to be comfortable with the patrol and troop operation.patrol and troop operation.

• In our troop, regular patrols are made In our troop, regular patrols are made up of Scouts of different ages and up of Scouts of different ages and ranks.ranks.

• Are well versed in camping, cooking, Are well versed in camping, cooking, and Scouting’s other basic skills.and Scouting’s other basic skills.

Patrol ActivitiesPatrol Activities

• Most patrol activities take place within the Most patrol activities take place within the framework of the troop.framework of the troop.

• However, patrols are encouraged to However, patrols are encouraged to conduct day hikes and service projects conduct day hikes and service projects independent of the troop, as long as they independent of the troop, as long as they follow two rules.follow two rules.

•The Scoutmaster approves the activityThe Scoutmaster approves the activity•The patrol activity does not interfere with The patrol activity does not interfere with any troop function.any troop function.

Patrol SpiritPatrol Spirit

• Patrol spirit is the glue that holds the Patrol spirit is the glue that holds the patrol together and keeps it going. patrol together and keeps it going. Building patrol spirit takes time, Building patrol spirit takes time, because it is shaped by patrol’s because it is shaped by patrol’s experiences – good and bad.experiences – good and bad.

• Every patrol needs a good name. Every patrol needs a good name. Usually, the patrol chooses its name Usually, the patrol chooses its name from nature, a plant or animal, or from nature, a plant or animal, or something that makes the patrol unique.something that makes the patrol unique.

The Patrol Leaders’ CouncilThe Patrol Leaders’ Council

• The patrol leaders’ council is made up The patrol leaders’ council is made up of the senior patrol leader, who of the senior patrol leader, who presides over the meetings; the presides over the meetings; the assistant senior patrol leaders, all assistant senior patrol leaders, all patrol leaders, and the Scoutmaster. patrol leaders, and the Scoutmaster.

• Patrol leaders should present ideas Patrol leaders should present ideas and concerns of their patrol members.and concerns of their patrol members.

• The PLC meets monthly to fine tune The PLC meets monthly to fine tune activities for the upcoming month.activities for the upcoming month.

Duties of a Patrol LeaderDuties of a Patrol Leader

• Plan and lead patrol meetings and Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.activities.

• Keep patrol members informed.Keep patrol members informed.• Assign each patrol member a specific duty.Assign each patrol member a specific duty.• Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’ Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders’

council meetings and the annual program council meetings and the annual program planning conference.planning conference.

• Prepare the patrol to participate in all Prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities.troop activities.

Duties of a Patrol LeaderDuties of a Patrol Leader

• Work with other troop leaders to Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.make the troop run well.

• Know the abilities of each patrol Know the abilities of each patrol member.member.

• Set a good example.Set a good example.• Wear the Scout uniform correctly.Wear the Scout uniform correctly.• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.Live by the Scout Oath and Law.• Show and develop patrol spirit.Show and develop patrol spirit.

10 Characteristics of a Good 10 Characteristics of a Good Patrol LeaderPatrol Leader

• Keep your wordKeep your word• Be Fair to AllBe Fair to All• Be a Good Be a Good

CommunicatorCommunicator• Be FlexibleBe Flexible• Be OrganizedBe Organized

• DelegateDelegate• Set an ExampleSet an Example• Be ConsistentBe Consistent• Give PraiseGive Praise• Ask for HelpAsk for Help

Communication Communication and Resources and Resources

Jack CurtisJack Curtis

CommunicatingCommunicating

• Information is received through:Information is received through:– HearingHearing– SeeingSeeing– Feeling (touch)Feeling (touch)– TastingTasting– SmellingSmelling

Most important for inter-personal

communications


• We receive information by reading what We receive information by reading what is written or listening to what is saidis written or listening to what is said– BUT, we often do a poor job of reading or BUT, we often do a poor job of reading or

listening:listening:• Most people learn about 11% of what they know Most people learn about 11% of what they know

by just listening, but 83% of what they know by by just listening, but 83% of what they know by seeing (observation and reading)seeing (observation and reading)

• Most people recall 20% of what they heard but Most people recall 20% of what they heard but can recall 50% of what they both heard and sawcan recall 50% of what they both heard and saw

• A multimedia approach to A multimedia approach to communicating is vital!communicating is vital!


• Communication involves several Communication involves several factors:factors:– ReceivingReceiving– StoringStoring– RetrievingRetrieving– GivingGiving– Interpreting informationInterpreting information

• It is important to communicate freely It is important to communicate freely with each otherwith each other

CommunicatingCommunicating((GivingGiving information) information)

• Make sure Make sure others others areare listening listening before you before you start giving informationstart giving information

• Speak Speak slowlyslowly and and clearlyclearly; write neatly; write neatly• DrawDraw diagrams and diagrams and picturespictures and have and have

those receiving the instructions make those receiving the instructions make notesnotes

• Have the others Have the others repeat backrepeat back their their understanding of the information; ask for understanding of the information; ask for feedbackfeedback

• SummarizeSummarize what has been communicated what has been communicated

CommunicatingCommunicating((GettingGetting Information) Information)

• Pay attentionPay attention and listen carefully and listen carefully• Make notesMake notes and sketches and sketches

– Sometimes just writing it down aids Sometimes just writing it down aids retentionretention

• Ask questionsAsk questions and repeat your and repeat your understanding of what was saidunderstanding of what was said

CommunicatingCommunicating(Problems in (Problems in

Communicating)Communicating)• Attention spanAttention span• Distractions Distractions (something on your mind or (something on your mind or

something or someone distracts you)something or someone distracts you)• Meaning Meaning (the content of the message)(the content of the message)• Lack of interest Lack of interest (subject matter)(subject matter)• Personal dislikes Personal dislikes (you dislike the other (you dislike the other

person, so you tune him out)person, so you tune him out)• Attitude Attitude (you think you already know (you think you already know

everything about the topic)everything about the topic)


• What kind of information do Scouts What kind of information do Scouts receive?receive?– HintsHints– UpdatesUpdates– ScheduleSchedule– Program informationProgram information– PolicyPolicy– TrainingTraining– InstructionsInstructions– ComplaintsComplaints

CommunicatingCommunicating(Body Language)(Body Language)

• What is body language?What is body language?– MotionsMotions– AttitudeAttitude

• What do we communicate with body What do we communicate with body language?language?– Anything we wantAnything we want

• Why is body language important?Why is body language important?– Allows you to read, or inject, more into a Allows you to read, or inject, more into a

situationsituation

CommunicatingCommunicating(Check Yourself)(Check Yourself)

• Do the Scouts remember what you say?Do the Scouts remember what you say?• Do they take notes regularly?Do they take notes regularly?• Do they ask questions when in doubt?Do they ask questions when in doubt?• Do you take notes yourself and review Do you take notes yourself and review

them to be sure you don’t forget things?them to be sure you don’t forget things?• Is the job getting done?Is the job getting done?• Is the group staying together?Is the group staying together?


“ “The best leaders are clear. The best leaders are clear. They continually light the They continually light the

way, and in the process, let way, and in the process, let each person know that what each person know that what they do makes a difference.” they do makes a difference.”

ActivityActivity

Dennis WagnerDennis Wagner

Knowing (and Knowing (and UsingUsing) the ) the

Resources of the Resources of the GroupGroup

Tyler Booth and Jack CurtisTyler Booth and Jack Curtis

Knowing (and Knowing (and UsingUsing) the ) the Resources of the GroupResources of the Group

• A resource is something that you can A resource is something that you can useuse– A bookA book– ToolsTools– A piece of woodA piece of wood– People can also be resourcesPeople can also be resources

• They know how to do thingsThey know how to do things• They have information or knowledgeThey have information or knowledge• The know how and where to get other The know how and where to get other

resourcesresources

How Can You Identify How Can You Identify Resources?Resources?

• Through observationThrough observation• Through casual conversation with Scouts Through casual conversation with Scouts

about their interests and skillsabout their interests and skills• Ask questions: “Who knows how to…?”Ask questions: “Who knows how to…?”• Give each member of the patrol a resource Give each member of the patrol a resource

sheet with questions on itsheet with questions on itTalent SurveyCheck all the skills you are good at: Cooking Hiking Knot tying

Nature


• Resources can come from:Resources can come from:– Members of the patrolMembers of the patrol– Members of the troopMembers of the troop– Chartered organizationChartered organization– Parents and friendsParents and friends– Local businessLocal business– Scout council / districtScout council / district– Community organizations and servicesCommunity organizations and services

• Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, etc.etc.


• Resources within our group are Resources within our group are greater than you thinkgreater than you think

• As you see the resources available to As you see the resources available to the group and from within the the group and from within the group, you will gain a better group, you will gain a better understanding of each other and the understanding of each other and the potential for what you and your potential for what you and your group can achievegroup can achieve

Setting the Setting the ExampleExample

Michael MorrisMichael Morris

Setting the ExampleSetting the Example

The most positive leadership skill is The most positive leadership skill is the personal example of the leader. the personal example of the leader. A good leader sets a positive A good leader sets a positive example in these ways:example in these ways:

1.1. Following instructionsFollowing instructions2.2. Trying hardTrying hard3.3. Showing initiativeShowing initiative4.4. Acting with maturityActing with maturity5.5. Knowing the jobKnowing the job6.6. Keeping a positive attitudeKeeping a positive attitude

Setting the ExampleSetting the Example(Following Instructions)(Following Instructions)

• As simple as obeying the lawAs simple as obeying the law• As complex as doing what is rightAs complex as doing what is right• Carrying out tasks in the Carrying out tasks in the

recommended manner points out recommended manner points out that rules and procedures are that rules and procedures are importantimportant

Setting the ExampleSetting the Example(Trying Hard)(Trying Hard)

• Leader sets the tone for the groupLeader sets the tone for the group• Leader must work as hard as, if not Leader must work as hard as, if not

harder than, any one member of groupharder than, any one member of group• Leadership by direction is not as Leadership by direction is not as

effective as leadership by exampleeffective as leadership by example– How many times have you heard:How many times have you heard:

““Do as I say, not as I do”Do as I say, not as I do”

Setting the ExampleSetting the Example(Showing Initiative)(Showing Initiative)

• A good leader does what needs to be A good leader does what needs to be done without waiting to be told or done without waiting to be told or forced to actforced to act

• Effective leaders respect the good Effective leaders respect the good suggestions of the group members suggestions of the group members and encourages each person to show and encourages each person to show initiativeinitiative

• ““Nothing to it but to do it”Nothing to it but to do it”

Setting the ExampleSetting the Example(Acting with Maturity)(Acting with Maturity)

• Effective leaders show good Effective leaders show good judgmentjudgment

• Expect no more maturity from group Expect no more maturity from group members than they are willing to members than they are willing to showshow

• Group members see that the leader’s Group members see that the leader’s personal behavior is directed toward personal behavior is directed toward accomplishing taskaccomplishing task

Setting the ExampleSetting the Example(Knowing the Job)(Knowing the Job)

• Generally, leader should have solid Generally, leader should have solid knowledge of skills to be usedknowledge of skills to be used

• If not, leader should recognize group If not, leader should recognize group members with those skills and apply members with those skills and apply them toward taskthem toward task

Setting the ExampleSetting the Example(Keeping a Positive (Keeping a Positive

Attitude)Attitude)• Positive attitude is a vital example to groupPositive attitude is a vital example to group• Leader’s personal frustration or Leader’s personal frustration or

discouragement should never be apparentdiscouragement should never be apparent• Failure happens. Consider it a potential Failure happens. Consider it a potential

learning experiencelearning experience• Enthusiasm is contagious. Try it!Enthusiasm is contagious. Try it!• Be a role modelBe a role model• ““When life gives you a lemon, make When life gives you a lemon, make

lemonade!”lemonade!”

Setting the Setting the ExampleExample

What kind of attitudes are What kind of attitudes are people catching from people catching from

you?you?

Applying What Applying What You’ve LearnedYou’ve Learned

Dennis WagnerDennis Wagner

So, how will you use what So, how will you use what you have learned today?you have learned today?

• Scout MeetingsScout Meetings– When you arriveWhen you arrive– At your scout tableAt your scout table– In your patrolIn your patrol

• Your next campoutYour next campout– Food planningFood planning– At the CampAt the Camp

• At Summer CampAt Summer Camp– In your podIn your pod– At the flagpoleAt the flagpole– Kitchen PatrolKitchen Patrol


““Leadership is the capacity to Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”translate vision into reality.”

--Warren G. Bennis --Warren G. Bennis

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Junior Leadership Training April 30, 2011 Agenda Ice Breaker ActivityDan Boatright9:00 – 9:15 Scout Oath & LawVolunteer9:15 – 9:20 Why Leadership ExistsDan