Description & Rationale

A strategic plan cannot be successful without a realistic assessment of the organization’s available resources (human resources, finances, buildings and other physical assets). In this regard, not all visions are attainable at any given time, if the organization’s capacity is not developed and increased. The function of leadership is to provide the means to assess current resources and then increase the capacity of the organization so that it can increase its vision and fulfill its purpose. As there is always limited resource and competing resources, it is imperative that leadership factor this in their overall strategic plan.

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Syllabus: 5.60 Resource Management

5.61 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

A strategic plan cannot be successful without a realistic assessment of the organization’s available resources (human resources, finances, buildings and other physical assets). In this regard, not all visions are attainable at any given time, if the organization’s capacity is not developed and increased. The function of leadership is to provide the means to assess current resources and then increase the capacity of the organization so that it can increase its vision and fulfill its purpose. As there is always limited resource and competing resources, it is imperative that leadership factor this in their overall strategic plan.

Objectives

Upon completion of this Competency the candidate should:

• Have a clearer understanding of the importance of resources in the fulfillment of an organization’s goals.
• Have a working knowledge of how to assess an organization’s resources and learn strategies to increase the organization’s capacity.
• Be aware of the challenges of lack of resources and learn how to mobilize and motivate others.
• Have spent time with an accountability partner or mentor who has greater experience in organizational planning and can provide guidance.

Core Requirements

• The candidate will complete the following readings:

Mission-Based Management by Peter C. Brinckerhoff, chapter 3 (pages 31-37) and chapter 5 (pages 55-71).

• The candidate will complete the Resource Management Assessment and be prepared to discuss their responses with their mentor.
• The candidate will also complete a 2-3 page paper reflecting on the Assessment questions, discussing areas in which they need to grow in this area.

Mentoring Goals

• To help the candidate fully understand the importance of evaluated resources in fulfilling the purposes of the organization.
• Assist the candidate with strategies to motivate others and mobilize the organization to increase its capacity.
• Using the Candidate Evaluation and other resources provided, the mentor will design a development plan for the candidate in order to achieve competency in this area.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). Using the chart provided, the mentor will facilitate a discussion regarding servant leadership and ways the candidate can grow in their servanthood.

Development Plan

• Based upon the Candidate Evaluation, an appropriate development plan will be designed to help the candidate grow in their ability to manage an organization’s resources.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.