YOCOMO - Managing Resources attitudes - European Training Strategy

Managing resources

…means understanding the values and working culture of youth projects and youth organisations. Youth workers understand the factors that influence such projects and organisations and that these are even more varied in the context of online international collaboration and work. Youth workers identify leadership styles and assess the impact they have on the target groups during an activity. They understand what motivates young people to take part in projects, how to nurture this motivation and manage risks accordingly. They consider what is needed to make a stronger impact on the wider community. This competence also includes knowledge of national legislation, data policies and financial resources management, with a special attention to the (often larger) volume of resources needed to design, prepare and deliver digital youth work activities.

The single attitudes are summarised in different headlines that illustrate what “managing resources” means for youth workers attitude-wise. The “clusters” do not name attitudes as such; these can be found through clicking on the lists.

Personal development and learning are part of organising and managing resources. + -

Connected attitudes are:

readiness to be challenged with regard to leadership styles
readiness to share and to be open about one’s own intentions
awareness of one’s own competences and resources
readiness to continuously learn about, e.g., financial management
readiness to work on becoming an “inspirational leader”

It is helpful to look at possible impacts and interact with participants and others in certain ways during a project. + -

Corresponding attitudes are:

readiness to think of the long-term impact of the project on participants, the community, resources and the environment
readiness to use digital tools to sustain the project’s impact where appropriate
to be genuinely interested in young people’s well-being

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