Troop Leader Take Action Project Checklist
PROJECT QUALITY CHECK
LEADERSHIP BUILDING
EXPERTISE & SKILLS
TIME MANAGEMENT
- Does this go beyond a community service to Take Action Project level?
- Did they use smart planning to set measurable goals?
- Effectiveness - Does the project bridge the gap between the root cause and their intended solution?
- Is it age appropriate for their intended target audience?
- Is their project feasible?
LEADERSHIP BUILDING
- Does each girl have a clear role and voice within the project?
- Does it challenge them by getting them out of their comfort zone?
- Does it utilize each girl’s strengths?
- Do they delegate some tasks rather than doing all the work themselves?
- Can the girls clearly describe what they are planning using elevator speech?
EXPERTISE & SKILLS
- Did they do enough research to become knowledgeable about their issue?
- Did they consult with experts/agencies already working with their issue?
- Use badges to build skills – public speaking, web design, etc.
TIME MANAGEMENT
- Will this project work within the context of your troop and the girls schedule & lives?
- Is the time line for the project realistic? Start with the month they want to start on Silver (for Cadettes) or Gold (for Seniors) Award & work backwards.
- Do the girls seem excited by this project? If not, have a discussion about changing directions
- Need to start over or change directions? Utilize the book & the planning tools on my website.
- Busy schedules - Make sure the girls have a good plan to work on projects remotely - do research online, post info into Google docs, share resources.
Mixed troop groups – make sure other adults agree then share adult contact information. - Never finish? Only required if they want to do the Highest Award. It is a good test of their commitment. The Higher Award will be more work.