Skills builders
Influence stage 3
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Who makes decisions? How do you get your voice heard?
Learn how to identify decision makers and gain the skills to influence them on the issues you care about. Stage 3 is recommended for Brownies and Guides.
Here's a taste of the activities you can look forward to trying at this stage. Ask your leader about all the things you'll need to do to earn this badge.
Persuasive performers - Everyone cares about something. Figure out what it is you care about, get creative and influence others to care too.
Believe it or not - Getting your facts right is really important when you’re trying to influence someone. Use facts to back up your points and see if you can influence your friends!
Decisions, decisions - Decisions are made all the time by lots of different people. Know who makes what decisions and who to ask to make things happen! Take a look at this activity for a sneak peek at our influence skills builder.
Make my voice louder - Want to make something good happen but don’t know where to start? Find out more about pressure groups, how you can be involved and make a positive change!
Comeback club - Want people to agree with you? Practise the art of persuasion and see if you can influence anyone to agree with you.
Completing your skills builders
There are 12 skills builders to work towards with your unit. Each skills builder has 6 stages to complete during your time at Girlguiding, from Rainbows to Rangers. You’ll get a badge for every stage you complete. To complete stages 1-5, your unit will do 4 out 5 fun activities.
Earn this badge
Ask your leader about the activities you need to do to complete this stage, and record your progress in your badge book.