Online Course on Book Distribution

Name: Online Course on Book Distribution
Rating: 4.7 (90 reviews)

Learn the art of distributing Srila Prabhupada's books

Created byNavina Nirada, Winston Lin

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

Principles, values, and aims of book distribution
Personal interaction and communication
Methods of distribution
Customer care and follow-up
Coping with challenges
Lifetime of sankirtan
Vision, strategy, and organization of sustainable outreach

Course content

10 sections • 46 lectures • 2h 1m total length

Course Overview1:51
Srila Prabhupada on His Guru's Instruction2:12
Why Book Distribution?5:40
Expectations for This Course2:15
Principles and Values of Book Distribution5:08
The 7 Purposes of ISKCON0:27
Assignment for Section 10:39
1. Read the Course Introduction (download PDF) for instructions on how to ask questions or submit feedback for this course.
2. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
pp. 5-7 - Principles and Values of Book Distribution
p. 8 - The 7 Purposes of ISKCON
p. 9 - The Aims of Book Distribution
p. 13 - The Purposes of Training and Education for Book Distributors
3. Take the Principles and Values Assessment (download PDF) to see how the principles and values of book distribution currently apply to you and identify opportunities for growth. Assess yourself on how successfully you apply yourself to each item. On a paper or notepad, ring one number for each from 0 (terrible) to 10 (excellent). A score of 5 is average. Put 5 if one item doesn’t apply to you (e.g. if you don’t drive). Add up your total. Choose the items with the 2 lowest scores, and ask someone for help to improve them.

Character of an ISKCON Representative4:28
Lifestyle and Standards of a Book Distributor0:50
Appreciating Srila Prabhupada's Books3:50
Srila Prabhupada on the Importance of Book Distribution3:42
Assignment for Section 20:31
1. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
pp. 10-12 - Standards for Book Distribution
pp. 24-26 - Guidelines on Appropriate Lifestyle
p. 43 - ISKCON Personnel Philosophy and Ethics
2. Take the Lifestyle Assessment (download PDF) to see how the lifestyle characteristics of book distributors currently apply to you and identify opportunities for growth. Assess yourself on how successfully you apply yourself to each item. On a paper or notepad, ring one number for each from 0 (terrible) to 10 (excellent). A score of 5 is average. Put 5 if one item doesn’t apply to you (e.g. if you don’t drive). Add up your total. Choose the items with the 2 lowest scores, and ask someone for help to improve them.

Opening a Conversation5:15
Presenting Books4:48
Closing the Deal3:11
Srila Prabhupada on Funding the Mission0:53
Assignment for Section 30:28
1. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
pp. 14-15 - The Basic Skills of Book Distribution
2. Take the Skills Assessment (download PDF) to see how the skills of book distribution currently apply to you and identify opportunities for growth. Assess yourself on how successfully you apply yourself to each item. On a paper or notepad, ring one number for each from 0 (terrible) to 10 (excellent). A score of 5 is average. Put 5 if one item doesn’t apply to you (e.g. if you don’t drive). Add up your total. Choose the items with the 2 lowest scores, and ask someone for help to improve them.

Cultivating Devotees6:17
Prospects for the Book Distributor3:37
Assignment for Section 100:14
1. Read the following sections of the Student's Handbook for Graduate Course on Book Distribution (download PDF):
p. 27 - Book Distribution and Making Devotees
p. 28 - Prospects for the Book Distributor and Contact Follow-Up
p. 33 - Follow-Up
2. Explore additional resources for book distribution (download PDF). Click the links for great videos, seminars, and books by sankirtan leaders around the world .
Written Test0:20
Please complete the attached multiple-choice test (download PDF) ticking only one answer for each question. There may be more than one correct (or somewhat correct) answer for each question - tick the one you think is best. Do not tick more than one.
When you are finished with the test, check your answers in the answer key (download PDF). Tally your final score out of 100 to see how you did. Congratulations on completing the Online Course on Book Distribution!

Requirements

Sincerity

Description

For the first time ever, we are happy to offer the classic: Graduate Course on Book Distribution and Sankirtan Leadership as a free online course for all participants.

Looking for a way to improve your preaching and book distribution? This online course teaches you about the art of distributing Srila Prabhupada's books. It's highly recommended for all wishing to deepen their appreciation, skills, and knowledge of sankirtan.

The course focuses on principles and values, aims of book distribution, personal interaction, communication, different methods of distribution, customer care, follow up, coping with challenges, lifetime of sankirtan, vision, strategy, and organization of sustainable outreach.

Who this course is for:

Prospective, new, and experienced devotees of Krishna
Experienced and aspiring sankirtan leaders

Online Course on Book Distribution

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Course content

Welcome and Introduction7 lectures • 18min

Character of a Book Distributor5 lectures • 13min

Skills of Book Distribution5 lectures • 15min

Psychology of Book Distribution4 lectures • 14min

Customer Care6 lectures • 13min

Methods of Book Distribution4 lectures • 14min

Book Distribution - Practical Videos3 lectures • 2min

Overcoming Obstacles5 lectures • 12min

Building a Team3 lectures • 10min

Book Distribution and Beyond4 lectures • 10min

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