Therefore, it is common to start training programs with an overview of the board of directors. However, in this program, this learning module about basic skills in management and leadership is presented before the learning module about boards of directors. The reason for this order of modules is as follows. Frequently nonprofits are started by someone with a strong vision for a new service to the community. That person often goes on to become the first executive director of the new nonprofit.
Supervision is a major aspect of managing and leading.
Members of the community support each other to apply new learning, exchange ongoing feedback and share results from their experiences. Form an Leaders Circles. The following materials will help you address each of the topics and learning activities in this module. Several of the following materials for review are sections of a larger document, Basic Guide to Management and Supervision . Therefore, the reader might best benefit from printing that document for ongoing reference during this module and the upcoming module about supervision.