At Wood Badge, we learned that a vision is a picture of what
success looks like. We also learned
about the stages of team development.
When I attended Wood Badge, our pack was newly reorganized, so we were
in the Forming stage. We were not
working very effectively together, but I knew we could do better. One of my ticket items was to plan and give a
short presentation in our Pack Planning Meeting, in which I explained the
stages of team development and offered a proposed vision statement and
leadership plan. The meeting went well,
and after good discussion, the vision and plan were accepted for the pack. I also proposed that we follow up each month
with a Start, Stop, Continue assessment each month to make sure we are staying
on track with where we want to be. We
have done the assessments each month, and I believe having a common vision and
plan, as well as regular evaluation, has helped us have a much better Cub Scout
program.
Here is our vision and plan:
Pack 789 Vision and Leadership
Plan
Vision:
Every Scout will keep his baptismal covenants and serve
others. Every Scout will be prepared to
receive the Aaronic Priesthood and will be confident and capable of exercising
the priesthood.
Leadership Plan
To prepare each Scout to do these things, we, as leaders, will:
·
Encourage and help each Scout have meaningful
experiences as he works through Scouting achievements and advancements.
·
Give each Scout opportunities for leadership and
growth.
·
Train and trust each Scout to fulfill meaningful
assignments.
·
Focus on the Faith in God program.
·
Provide a consistent program for Scouts from
beginning to end.
·
Lead by example in regards to uniforms and
values.
·
Encourage Scouts to build relationships with
other Scouts, as well as with their parents and leaders.
·
Work towards developing within each Scout habits
and attitudes of leadership and citizenship.
The Start, Stop, Continue evaluation worksheet can be
downloaded here.
