The Nonprofit FAQ

How do we build skills in leadership, management and supervision?

The following announcement was made in March 2001; The Community Capacity Building initiative, a partnership between the twenty Regional Economic Development Boards (REDB’s), Department of Industry, Trade and Rural Development, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Human Resources Development Canada, is a comprehensive education and training program designed by REDB’s to assist REDB’s and other organizations with economic development activities through the strengthening of leadership, and community and individual empowerment. The initiative resulted in the development of twelve workshops designed to stimulate group discussion. Workshop topics include strategic planning, leadership and motivation, public participation, group dynamics, meeting management, etc. In addition, the program has resulted in the development of a "Taking Care of Business" Booklet that provides useful information for starting a business including topics such as customer service and market research in a small town. A Web site has been developed for this initiative, http://www.cedresources.nf.net . This site provides an overview of the initiative and contains all twelve modules online as well as PowerPoint slides and participant exercises. The "Taking Care of Business" booklet is also available. A great feature of this Web site is the Open Discussion Forum which enables individuals to communicate via email on topics related to community capacity building. The web site is continuously expanding and improving to offer visitors an organized and comprehensive resource. Also.... Free Management Library suggests competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) to build skills in leadership, management and supervision. Also provides materials and information to develop these skills. See: - Management Development Planning (http://www.mapnp.org/library/mgmt_dev/mgmt_dev.htm) - Leadership Development Planning (http://www.mapnp.org/library/ldr_dev/ldr_dev.htm) - Supervisory Development Planning (http://www.mapnp.org/library/supr_dev/supr_dev.htm) Posted 8/19/99 -- CM; revised 4/12/01 -- PB