This report describes research conducted on behalf of NAVCA's
Improving Local Partnerships Unit and the Workforce Hub. It reveals
that there are very few training and learning opportunities that
directly address the competencies for VCS strategic representation.
'Skilling up for LSPs - Research on leadership skills for effective
strategic representation' shows that much of the training that does
exist focuses on community representation rather than strategic
representation for VCS representatives on strategic
partnerships.
The research establishes a common set of core competencies for
effective representation. The skills identified are predominantly
personal and professional, which are not adequately covered by
existing training and learning provision. The research found that
current training tends to focus on local structures and policy or
the local political context and not on providing skills needed to
negotiate effectively on behalf of the VCS.
Skilling up for LSPs - Research on leadership skills for effective
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Skilling up for LSPs - Research on leadership skills for effective
strategic representation - Executive summary (PDF,
303KB)