Five Central Themes
Five themes encapsulate the course content of the Wood Badge for the 21st Century. 
1. Living the Values
    —Values, mission, and vision
2. Bringing the Vision To Life
    —Listening to Learn
    —Communication
    —Inclusiveness
    —Valuing People and Leveraging Diversity
    —Coaching and Mentoring
3. Models for Success
    —Stages of Team Development
    —The Leading EDGE(tm) / The Teaching EDGE(tm)
4. Tools of the Trade
    —Project Planning
    —Leading Change
    —Problem Solving and Decision Making
    —Managing conflict
    —Self Assessment
5. Leading to Make a Difference
    —Leaving a Legacy

Wood Badge has four specific objectives:
As a result of attending Wood Badge, participants will be able to
• View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated, values-based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth.
• Recognize the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America and leading government organizations that are relevant to our values-based movement.
• Apply the skills they learn from their participation as a member of a successful working team.
• Revitalize their commitment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its mission on an ongoing basis.