dfscott Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 At my first youth leadership training, I used the "official" ILST tools. It was fine, but even with the games mixed in, it still felt a bit stiff. So, we've just elected a new slate of youth leaders, and the thought of having them slog through the ILST powerpoint again is painful. I was hoping that there may be some other tools that people have had success with that will get them moving. I found some old training videos from the 80's on youtube that seemed a little more interesting (they boys are always up for watching something), but I don't have the complete set. Anyone have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBob Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Me too! I need some usable skits/role-plays/games that communicate simple leadership concepts that boys can learn and apply. Here's a link to JLT that I'm trying to distill: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/ILST%20FINALS%202011%20-%20Item%20Number%20511-016.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basementdweller Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I have used Joebobs link......Module three was a bust.......Not sure if my guys were too young to understand the lesson or my delivery was off or wrong.......But it fell flat.......Modules one and two went over fine and the boys understood it..... They were completely lost in the potato game....The cookie game was a bust as well......They never considered taking more than their share and when I congratulated them for "winning" the game they looked at me like I had two heads....... I have been thinking about it and not sure how to make it more relevant for my boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfscott Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 I have used Joebobs link......Module three was a bust.......Not sure if my guys were too young to understand the lesson or my delivery was off or wrong.......But it fell flat.......Modules one and two went over fine and the boys understood it..... Yeah, I used that cirriculum and and it was boring. It's ironic that while it talks about not standing up and lecturing, that's what I ended up doing! And having the SPL deliver it was a disaster -- it's too much material for me to handle, much less a kid. They were completely lost in the potato game....The cookie game was a bust as well......They never considered taking more than their share and when I congratulated them for "winning" the game they looked at me like I had two heads....... I have been thinking about it and not sure how to make it more relevant for my boys. The cookie game didn't work for me, either, but for a different reason. They immediately started asking each other "do you want your cookie?" and then would ask me if it was ok. No one tried to be sneaky. Anyway, here are links to the 80s videos for anyone interested -- I like the format (seems easier for the boys to understand), but I can't find #4. The #4 I have there is from another (also incomplete) set: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouter99 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Your council probably has the old VHS available for checkout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudu Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Here is Green Bar Bill's "Intensive Training in the Green Bar Patrol:" http://kudu.net/patrol/green_bar/index.htm This is the nuts & bolts Patrol Leader Training course we take away from Boy Scouts so they have time to learn deep and meaningful "leadership" concepts from milk and cookie games. By the third session, Patrol Leaders use Patrol Meetings to plan and then execute Patrol Hikes without adult leadership: http://kudu.net/patrol/green_bar/3rd.htm And, of course, the course ends with a Patrol Overnight: http://kudu.net/patrol/green_bar/6th.htm If you have natural outdoor leaders, they may enjoy Green Bar Hill's "Real" Patrol Method more than watching "leadership" on TV. Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubbardRex Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hey ,I founded one video very effective for good leadership so I am sending its link.Have a look on it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3LkIyxbKKk. http://www.iecl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basementdweller Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 There is nothing at the link rex posted, just 10 minutes of a logo...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfscott Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 There is nothing at the link rex posted, just 10 minutes of a logo......Well, there is audio, but you're right -- no video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaliela Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Me too! I need some usable skits/role-plays/games that communicate simple leadership concepts that boys can learn and apply. Here's a link to JLT that I'm trying to distill: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/ILST%20FINALS%202011%20-%20Item%20Number%20511-016.pdf Some of Monty Python's Flying Circus stuff might work--it would even keep the boys entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBob Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Me too! I need some usable skits/role-plays/games that communicate simple leadership concepts that boys can learn and apply. Here's a link to JLT that I'm trying to distill: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/ILST%20FINALS%202011%20-%20Item%20Number%20511-016.pdf Khalelia: Seriously? "Don't step on that dwarf! Hand me the pliers..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Just picked up Dale Carnegie's _How to Win Friends and Influence People_ (literally -- it was in the free bin outside the book collector's store -- that's how I roll). Opinions anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Me too! I need some usable skits/role-plays/games that communicate simple leadership concepts that boys can learn and apply. Here's a link to JLT that I'm trying to distill: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/ILST%20FINALS%202011%20-%20Item%20Number%20511-016.pdf JB: You reveal your age..... Firesign Theater, "Thank yew, Ahhhh Clem......." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Hey ,I founded one video very effective for good leadership so I am sending its link.Have a look on it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3LkIyxbKKk. http://www.iecl.com/ Founded: created, established, started up. Found: Discovered, recovered, retrieved that which was lost or misplaced, Look on: Observe from the side vs Look at: See or watch directly.., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 My best example of "leadership Learned": I was sitting in on a PLC led by our SM. They were all newbie PLs and a new SPL. SM was talking about what he expected of them ("Leading" their Patrols, collecting consensus as to activities, etc. ). He told them he had confidence in them , being "senior Scouts". He made some suggestions about various hikes and campouts and Troop meeting activities, and asked what the SPL would like to see happen. The SPL's response was, quote, "You mean I can decide that???" When the SM answered in the affirmative, , you could see the light come on in the attic..... Give away the responsibility and remind them of your expectations..... And when the expectations are not met, remind them of THAT early on, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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