Modules 8 (Skills of Leadership), 9 (Working with Adults) and 13 (Growing the Section)

This one day course combines two modules. You’ll spend the day working with other adults to understand how we can can work together as a team of adults.

Module 8 (Skills of Leadership) aims to cover the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be an effective leader. The module covers systematic planning, action centred leadership, leadership styles and developing leadership skills in others.

Module 9 (Working with Adults) aims to cover the underpinning functions required to work effectively as a member of an adult team. The module covers communication, listening skills, decision making structures and representing others.

Module 13 (Growing the Section) covers ways in which an adult volunteering with a section can assist their line manager and others to plan for and contribute to the growth of their section and/or group. The module covers the importance of growth in scouting, Recruitment and retention of both young people and adults, the tools and support which can help sections grow and the use of development plans.

Before completing this course you should have completed all of the Growing Roots modules.