The Objectives of Wood Badge for the Twenty-First Century

Wood Badge has five Central Themes:

The themes that follow encapsulate the course content of Wood Badge for the Twenty-First Century.

1. Living the Values
   • Values, mission, and vision
   • Aims and methods
2. Bringing the Vision to Life
   • Listening to learn
   • Communicating
   • Giving and receiving feedback
   • Valuing people and leveraging diversity
   • Coaching and mentoring
3. Models for Success
   • Team development model
   • Situational Leadership
4. Tools of the Trade
   • Project planning and problem solving
   • Managing conflict
   • Assessing team performance
   • Managing change
   • Celebrating team success
5. Leading to Make a Difference
   • Leaving a legacy
   • Learning the greatest leadership secret

21st Century Wood Badge Spirit Song

Tune: I’ve Got that Scouting Spirit

Verse 1 – I’ve got that Cub Scout spirit up in my head.
Verse 2 – I’ve got that Boy Scout spirit deep in my heart.
Verse 3 - I’ve got that Venturing spirit down in my feet.
Verse 4 - I’ve got that Wood Badge spirit all over me.
Verse 5 – verses 1 through 4


The above is an adaptation of the songs Wood Badge Spirit, Scout Spirit, Cub Scout Spirit. - Ken Ritchey

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