Leading Community Organisations to make a Difference
It is the aim of this series of workshops to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead your organisations and communities effectively. This programme of learning will help build your confidence and enable you to lea your groups, teams and organisations into the "new normal". All workshops are fully interactive (no boring lectures) and very practical. We guarantee you will come away with ideas, knowledge and tools you will want to share with other in your organisation.
LEADING OTHERS:
25 Nov - Managing staff and volunteers - people, process and practice
9 Dec - Facilitation skills - making the most of meetings
10 Feb - Conflict resolution
24 Feb - Managing difficult personalities and dealing with toxic behaviours at work
LEADING ORGANISATIONS:
10 Mar - Collaboration for community organisations
24 Mar - Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi
7 Apr - Community funding - developing a strategic fundraising plan
21 Apr - Getting to outcomes
GOVERNANCE:
5 May - Stepping on board
19 May - Building the board
Attend 8 or more sessions of this programme and receive a certificate of participation.
Further details coming soon.
Many thanks to FOUNDATION NORTH for their support.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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63.9% Yes
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33.6% No
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