Development and Support
Development and Support
A key success factor in Scouting ’s ability to achieve its mission will be its capacity to think and act strategically.Taking on a strategic approach will require a review of the way our Movement is organized – its structures,systems,management,etc.– at all levels..This is all the more important at a time when fundamental technological change is having a far reaching effect on every aspect of an organization ’s work.
Unfortunately,an objective look at some structures within Scouting shows that Scouting often continues to work with old-fashioned,heavy structures inherited from the early years of the 20th century.
Federations,for example,which are an additional structure at national level,duplicate and dilute Scouting ’s limited resources and weaken its effectiveness.
But many countries which have single,non-federated structures also have too many levels which render the decision-making process cumbersome,slow and reactive rather than proactive to societal needs,and top-down rather than truly participative.
There are many other examples of how our structures,systems and management are not in tune with the times.
This strategic priority aims at assisting National Scout Organizations,as well as WOSM itself at world and regional levels,to adopt a strategic approach,reviewing their structures, systems and management to enable them to be sensitive to the changing needs of society and to respond quickly and effectively.
Areas of Work
The main areas of work on " Development and Support" in the European Scout Region on the term 2007-10 are:
- Strategy and Growth - ( "Action for Growt" Report)
- Tailored Support Unit
- Partnerships for Development and Growth Fund
- Community Zero Development and Support
- Structures and systems
Link to the WOSM Strategic Priority 6
