Managers and Supporters training
All Manager and Supporter appointments are required to complete the Manager and Supporter training scheme. All volunteers in Manager or Supporter roles must complete the validation criteria under the new Managers and Supporters Training in order to gain their Wood Badge. Modules completed under the previous training scheme for Managers and Supporters can be used to validate certain criteria as part of the new scheme.
Resources for the Managers and Supporters Training
Independent Learning
The following independent learning units are available as part of the Leadership and Management Training.
- Managing time and personal skills
- Building effective teams
- Project management
- Getting the word out
- Planning for growth
- Leading local Scouting
- Finding, appointing and welcoming volunteers
- Keeping, developing and managing volunteers
- Dealing with difficult situations
- Supporting the adult training scheme
- Enabling change
- Financial and physical resources
- Decision-making
- Safety for managers and supporters
Skills Courses
There are three skills courses as part of the Leadership and Management Training:
- Skills of Management
- Achieving Growth
- Meeting the Challenges