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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Skilling up for LSPs - Research on
leadership skills for effective strategic representation
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