Social workers are especially sensitive to, and capable of, people-centered leadership. Social organizations will succeed in direct relation to their willingness and ability to empower people with the resources, the authority to lead and the ability to sensitively serve. Every social organization must have the highest qualified managers. Therefore, it is a wise investment to enhance and equip tomorrow's managers. Social workers have the responsibility for identifying, developing and utilizing management expertise to maximize service to the public.
Management is a high goal for professional development and competency of the social worker.
Social work managers who have the people-centered values need effective management skills. Further, we believe two fundamental weaknesses must be addressed in the management of social organizations today. It is, therefore, imperative that degree social work managers be encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities and be provided the effective management tools to effectively lead. Strengthen America's social organizations by enhancing, encouraging and equipping social work manager excellence. Become the foremost leadership corps for people-centered management.