Community Development and Leadership
INTRODUCTION
We believe that community leaders are made, not born which is why we invest so much time and effort into leadership development and training. We also believe that people learn best by doing, which is why our training always focuses on putting the theory and the skills into practice.
The Community Development and Leadership training course offers the knowledge in Community Development, and covers the values, concepts, and practices commonly found in the community development sector, showing you how to consider community health in trying to understand community development. You will learn to identify and address serious issues in your community.
The course will ensure that you get a clear understanding of the will learn about the different media channels that can be used to engage the public, how to develop t improve your knowledge and skills of community development.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the Community Development and Leadership training course you will be able to: Define community development values, concepts and practice.
Distinguish community development strategies and features.
Identify success factors in community partnerships and collaborations.
List features of an effective team.
Explain governance and key areas to be monitored.
Describe key communication techniques and active listening.
List different media channels used to engage the public.
Identify key factors that make a successful partnership.
Outline components of a successful volunteer program.
Discuss different project evaluation methods that can be used. Plan activities that can help sustain momentum within a community group.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
Community Development and Leadership training course is ideal for : Communities Leaders.
Anyone who s interested in improving their ability to make a meaningful contribution to community-based initiatives.
It s ideal for graduate students who are considering careers that require an understanding of running community initiatives. Working professionals who need to improve their knowledge of and skills related to community development will also benefit from this online course.
Those seniors who ve retired and are looking for a way to make an impact in communities are also welcome to join.
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Introduction To Community Development
Introduction to Community Development - Learning Outcomes What is Community Development?
Process Strategies and Roles.
Community Development Roles Community Collaboration.
Working Effectively Across Different Organizational Cultures Introduction to Community Development - Lesson Summary.
Community Development - Getting Started
Community Development - Getting Started - Learning Outcomes Getting To Know Your Community. Assessing Your Community.
Using Criteria and Processes to Set Priorities.
Community Development - Getting Started - Lesson Summary.
Day 2
Community Development - Getting Organized
Community Development - Getting Organized - Learning Outcomes Building the Team. Effective Meetings Planning for Change Governance - Part 1 Governance - Part 2.
Community Development - Getting Organized - Lesson Summary.
Community Development - Communication and Leadership Skills
Community Development - Communication and Leadership Skills - Learning Outcomes Communication Skills.
Learning Styles Facilitation Skills.
Leadership Skills Negotiation Skills.
Community Development - Communication and Leadership Skills - Lesson Summary.
Day 3
Successful Partnerships In Community Development
Successful Partnerships In Community Development - Learning Outcomes Working Together. Making It Happen Finding Resources.
Successful Partnerships In Community Development - Lesson Summary.
Community Development - Evaluating And Sustaining The Project
Community Development - Evaluating and Sustaining the Project - Learning Outcomes Choosing an Evaluation Format. Evaluation Methods.
Sustaining Momentum.
Community Development - Evaluating and Sustaining the Project - Lesson Summary.
Day 4
Diversity And Inclusion
Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion. Issues and Challenges.
An Organizational Change Strategy Steps to Inclusivity.
Tools And Techniques For Implementing Inclusiveness
Tools and Techniques for Implementing Inclusiveness.
Outcomes Planning Inclusive Events.
Responding to Opposition Sample Terms of Reference.
Assessing the Community Demographic.
Encouraging Diverse Community Involvement Key Representative Interviews. Conducting Focus Groups.
Organizational Self-Assessment Tool.
Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders Evaluating Your Success.
Tools and Techniques for Implementing Inclusiveness.
Day 5
Planning Health Promotion Programs
Planning Health Promotion Programs - Learning Outcomes Manage the Planning Process. Conduct a Situational Assessment.
Set Goals, Audiences and Outcome Objectives. Choose Strategies and Activities and Assign Resources Develop. Indicators.
Seeking Funding For Community Projects
Seeking Funding For Community Projects - Learning Outcomes Developing Program Plan. Seeking Funding.
Manage the Proposal Development Process Developing Your Proposal. Producing and Packaging Proposal Submitting Proposal and Follow-Up.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
LPC Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lpcentre.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.
DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LPC team for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00 and conclude at 13:00, followed by lunch on a daily basis.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds.
For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lpcentre.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
CONTACT INFO
LONDON
47 49 Park Royal Road NW10 7LQ, London
T: +44 (0) 20 80 900 464
E: info@lpcentre.com
DUBAI Office 501 Clover Bay Tower, Business Bay
T: +971 4 421 4616
KUALA LUMPUR
No. 03-06-05, UOA Business Park, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A, Section U1, Kawasan Perindustrian Temasaya, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
T: +60 19-305 5694
www.lpcentre.com