Diversity and equality

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 people’s training and development needs

ii. how to provide appropriate training and development to meet people’s 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.

• Setting objectives

• Evaluating

• Planning

• Learning

• Reviewing

• Communicating

• Self-assessment

• Time management

• Stress management

• Obtaining feedback

• Reflecting

• Prioritising

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