An effective non-profit manager makes sure that his staff have access to training and development opportunities. Even if the organization is large enough to have a Human Resources coordinator, the senior manager in charge should be involved in planning what will be offered and making sure the resources are available to implement the plan.
Benefits of Staff Training and Development
There are several reasons to make sure training opportunities are planned purposefully whether their objective is to increase knowledge, improve skills or change attitude.
- Staff are better trained to do the day-to-day work. This produces better outcomes.
- Staff are more confident and comfortable in doing their job.
- Staff are prepared to assume increased responsibilities either on a project or through a promotion.
- Training opportunities can increase staff motivation to do a good job.
- Sends a message of recognition, respect and value from management to the employees.
- Makes it easier for managers and supervisors to find replacement staff when someone leaves.
Managers and staff both benefit from staff training and development. If there is direct client service, then the clients also benefit.
