Training

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews

The Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews course is a replacement for the Venturing Leadership Skills Course.

The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews course is to teach crew members with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Venturers in leadership positions within their crew understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Venturers.

Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews is a prerequisite for Venturers to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required for Kodiak.

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews is organized into three modules, each of which should take 60 to 90 minutes to complete, with additional optional games and challenges to enhance the leadership lessons (and fun) of the course.

• Module One—Unit Organization includes a description of each leadership position in the crew, including roles and responsibilities, crew organization, and introductions to vision and servant leadership.
• Module Two—Tools of the Trade covers some core skill sets to help the Venturer lead, including communicating, planning, and teaching.
• Module Three—Leadership and Teamwork incorporates additional leadership tools for the Venturer, including discussions of teams and team characteristics, the stages of team development and leadership, inclusion/using your team, ethics and values of a leader, and a more in-depth review of vision.

Click here to download the ILSC syllabus: http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx  or: http://www.scouting.org/Training/Youth.aspx

Resources:

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