Organizational Management

Organizational ManagementFor many people it is a major joy when they get the keys to a car. But it has to be managed… It needs insurance, petrol, oil and water. It needs to be kept secure at night. Trips need planning ahead so that the car is used efficiently. Any other drivers must know how to drive and be safe on the road. And if it turns out to be a money-gobbling waste of resources… you may have to manage it out of your life.
If you work in an NGO then you are managing every day – your time and your resources. You plan, do your work and think about how it went – talking perhaps to your boss. And bosses have to be sure that they keep their management skills sharp and effective.

The keys to effectively managing your NGO

ImageAn overview of everything you need to consider, with links to the articles in this section. 

Managing the Vision

A 7-point plan for aligning your vision with your mission, strategies and goals.

Managing the People

• Building and sustaining an effective Board • The boss • Conflict resolution • Gender

Managing the office

Are you following the principles of good administration?

Managing the money

Healthy finances are 'mission-critical' for NGOs – the important questions and resources that will help you.

Building Sustainability into your NGO

A 5-point plan for Financial, Organisational and Institutional Sustainability for projects and people.

Building skills in your NGO

• Interviewing & counselling • Handling information • Improving English • Organising training & managing activities

Project Cycle Management

The project cycle consists of four stages: 1) assessment and planning, 2) implementation and monitoring, 3) evaluation, and 4) adaptation. Each stage has its own characteristics and requires specific knowledge and skills.

Problemsolving: SWOTs & Strategic Plans

• Problem-Solving with a SWOT • Making a Strategic Plan • Implementing, Monitoring & Evaluating

Checklist: a Human Resources policy for an NGO

It may be the right time for your NGO to start looking at the people it employs in an organised way. Perhaps your NGO needs to develop a Human Resources policy. What issues do you need to consider?