i. the role that institutional discrimination can play in promoting inequality and how to minimise this
ii. the particular needs that volunteers with different experiences, backgrounds and
iii. abilities may have and how to cater for these within volunteer support structures and systems
Involvement and motivation
i. the importance of consulting with people and how to do so
ii. the importance of showing that you have taken account of feedback
iii. the importance of involving volunteers and other relevant staff in planning and how to do so
Learning and development
i. how to identify peoples training and development needs
ii. how to provide appropriate training and development to meet peoples diverse needs
Monitoring, review and evaluation
i. how to evaluate existing structures and systems for effectiveness and efficiency
ii. how to ensure that structures and systems are being adhered to
iii. the importance of monitoring and evaluation, and how to establish monitoring and evaluation processes and methods
Negotiating and agreement
i. how to negotiate with and influence others
Planning and co-ordination
i. how to develop specifications for structures and systems
ii. the importance of identifying a range of options for others to consider when making new proposals
Support and supervision
i. the types of support that volunteers and other staff may need in order to deal with changed structures and systems, and how to make sure they receive the necessary support
Resource management
i. how to quantify the resources available for your plans
ii. how to estimate the type and quantity of resources required for your plans
Volunteering
i. the particular needs that volunteers have by comparison with other types of staff
ii. the types of structures and systems that are needed to support volunteers
Standard H7 Manage your own Resources and Professional Development [MSC A2]
What is the unit about?
This unit is about managing your personal resources (particularly knowledge, understanding, skills, experience and time) and your professional development in order to achieve your work objectives and your career and personal goals. You need to understand your work role and how it fits into the overall vision and objectives of the organisation whilst also understanding what is driving you in terms of your values and your career and wider personal aspirations.
Identifying and addressing gaps in your skills and knowledge and understanding is an essential aspect of this unit.
Who is the unit for?
The unit is recommended for first line managers, middle managers and senior managers.
Skills
Listed below are the main generic skills which need to be applied in managing your own resources and professional development. These skills are explicit/implicit in the detailed content of the unit and are listed here as additional information.