Wood Badge

For the 21st Century

Every Boy deserves a Trained Leader

       Course Overview

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is for all Scout leaders. It has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district Scouters. Boston Minuteman Council encourages all adult leaders to attend Wood Badge. Its focus is on leadership, not out-of-door skills. The following information is designed to provide you with key information about the course.

Learning Objectives

• View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated, values-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.
• Recognize the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America and leading government organizations that are relevant to our values-based movement.
• Apply the skills they learn from their participation as a member of a successful working team.
• Revitalize their commitment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish it mission on an ongoing basis.

The themes that follow encapsulate the course content.

Living the Values

• Values, mission, and vision
• Aims and methods

Bringing the Vision to Life

• Listening to learn
• Communicating
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Valuing people and leveraging diversity
• Coaching and mentoring

Models for Success

• Team development model
• High Performance Teams

Tools of the Trade

• Project planning and problem solving
• Managing conflict
• Assessing team performance
• Managing change
• Celebrating team success

Leading to Make a Difference

• Leaving a legacy
• Learning the greatest leadership secret