Skilling up for LSPs

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.

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