Why and How We Train Leaders

1. Why and How We Train Leaders Session 1 Trainer Development Conference R. Steven Lang Trainer Development Conference

2. Learning Objectives As a result of this training,each participant should be able to: • Explain why trained leadership is vital to the success of Scouting. • List the fundamental requirements for training leaders. • Explain the four-level training plan. Trainer Development Conference

3. KSA • K Knowledge • S Skills • A Attitude Trainer Development Conference

4. Results of training leaders _ Good programs supported by young peoples’ interest in the unit. _ Young people stay in Scouting longer. _ Tenure of trained leaders is longer than that ofuntrained leaders. _ The relationship between the unit and the charteredorganization is stronger when unit leadersfully understand their jobs. _ There is a better chance that the ultimate objectivesof Scouting will be achieved when unit leaders understand the techniques of their jobs. Trainer Development Conference

5. Eight Fundamental Requirements • Desire. Leaders must want to learn how to operate a unit effectively • Need. Leaders learn only what they feel a need to learn • Practice. Leaders learn by doing • Realistic. Situations presented in training courses must be realistic Trainer Development Conference

6. Eight Fundamental Requirements 5. Experience. Previous experiences affect a leader’s ability to learn 6. Environment. Leaders learn best in a relaxed, informal, comfortable environment 7. Methods. Use a variety of training methods and technologies to improve learning. Change the pace often. 8. Guidance. Leaders want guidance and help, not grades Trainer Development Conference

7. Four-Level Training Plan • Fast Start Training (Orientation) • Basic Training • Supplemental Training • Advanced Training Trainer Development Conference

8. Summary 1. Why is training important? 2. How would you define “quality training” 3. As Trainers, what can we do to assure quality in the training courses we lead? 4. How can each of us be sure that we are well prepared to deliver training to leaders? Trainer Development Conference

9. Summary 5. How can we best use the “Eight Fundamental Requirements for Training Leaders” to prepare for the training courses we will lead? 6. How should our training courses bring the values of Scouting through to the young people we serve? Trainer Development Conference

10. Learning Objectives Review • Now you should be able to: • Explain why trained leadership is vital to the success of Scouting. • List the fundamental requirements for training leaders. • Explain the four-level training plan. Trainer Development Conference

11. BSA 500 – Lap 1 QuestionsWhy and How We Train Leaders • What does KSA stand for? • Name three results of training leaders. • What are the four levels of the training plan? • Name three fundamental requirements for training leaders. Trainer Development Conference

12. How and Why We Train Leaders – Session 1BSA 500 Questions Trainer Development Conference

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14. BSA 500 – Lap 1 AnswersWhy and How We Train Leaders • What does KSA stand for? • Knowledge • Skills • Attitude • Name three results of training leaders. • A good program supported by youth interest in the unit. • Youth stay in Scouting longer. • Tenure of trained leaders is longer than that of untrained leaders. • The relationship between the unit and the chartered organization is stronger when unit leaders fully understand their jobs. • There is a better chance that the ultimate aims of Scouting will be achieved when unit leaders understand the techniques of their jobs. Trainer Development Conference

15. BSA 500 – Lap 1 Answers (continued)Why and How We Train Leaders • What are the four levels of the training plan? • Orientation (Fast Start) • Basic Training • Supplemental Training • Advanced Training • Name three fundamental requirements for training leaders. • Desire • Need • Practice (or learn by doing) • Realism • Previous experience • Environment • Variety • Guidance Trainer Development Conference

16. Thank you! Trainer Development Conference