YOCOMO - Managing Resources skills - 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 skills are summarised in different headlines that illustrate what “managing resources” means for youth workers skill-wise. The “cluster headlines” do not name skills as such; these can be found through clicking on the lists.

The way in which a project is managed influences its success. + -

Youth workers benefit from skills:

how to apply human resources management tools to non-formal learning settings and to specific target groups
of adjusting programme elements to the available financial and human resources

The motivation of participants keeps projects alive and lively. + -

Youth workers, therefore, need the skills to:

pursue an inspirational leadership approach
empower young people to organise and manage resources

Successful interaction and communication are essential for dealing with resources. + -

Youth workers can make good use of skills to:

work with diverse groups in a non-formal learning context
manage frustrations, conflicts and risks
foster collaboration among group members

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