MODULE 1 - STAFF MANAGEMENT
This module is designed for directors, managers, and leaders of youth programmes who want to build and manage effective teams. It provides strategies to attract, integrate, and develop staff while fostering collaboration and a strong sense of belonging.
The first part focuses on recruiting and onboarding new staff, ensuring alignment with organisational values and engagement from the start. Participants will explore best practices for welcoming new members and strengthening team identity.
Next, the module covers team structure and role distribution, helping leaders identify staff strengths, assign responsibilities, and co-design roles to build a motivated workforce.
The training then moves to work organisation and management, providing tools to define objectives, structure workflows, and enhance productivity.
A key component is communication, where participants will develop active listening skills, inclusive strategies, and techniques to foster collaboration.
Finally, the module addresses staff development and long-term growth, equipping leaders with tools to sustain motivation, measure satisfaction, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Aims of the training
Learners will learn to explore how to manage the welcoming of new members and promote their belonging to the organisations
Learners will learn how to compose teams of work according to their members' profiles.
Learners will learn to articulate clear goals and develop visual aids to manage tasks effectively.
Learners will learn to promote effective communication techniques to enhance collaboration.
Learners will learn to foster methods to gauge team satisfaction and enhance workplace morale.
Learners will learn to create and manage Development Plans
Prerequisite Knowledge
To get the most out of this module, it may be useful to have a basic understanding of:
How your organisation is structured – its vision, mission, and the mechanisms in place for staff integration.
The working structure in your organisation – whether it operates based on objectives or deadlines, and whether tasks are carried out individually or collaboratively.
Different communication styles – including passive, aggressive, and assertive communication. Suggested reading: Princeton University - Understanding Your Communication Style
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