Welcome to this Introduction to Social Safeguards course. By the end of this course, you should be able to: Define the meaning of Social Safeguards and the relationship with “safeguarding of children and adults at risk” Explain how Social Safeguards can contribute to fair and effective biodiversity conservation Analyse some…
Welcome to Social Safeguards: An introduction to Grievance Mechanisms. In this course, we'll introduce Grievance Mechanisms as a tool to help us implement Social Safeguards in our conservation work. If you're new to Social Safeguards, we recommend that you complete the Introduction to Social Safeguards course first, before starting this one. By…
During this module we will continue to look at key areas of importance during fund implementation. By the end of this module, you should be able to: Explain how a strong relationship with a funder is created and maintained Describe best practice in terms of fund monitoring and reporting Identify…
In this online e-learning module, we will cover procurement, authorisation procedures and supporting documentation. By the end of the module you should be able to: Describe what procurement is and basic best practice principles Identify problematic spending patterns Identify common supporting documents requested by funders and where to keep them
This course introduces you to the general principles of good fund management. It aims to ensure that funds are used effectively for conservation and fulfil both your, and stakeholders', conditions and expectations. By the end of this module, you will be able to: Identify the differences between a contract and…
Welcome to this session on learning from failure. By the end of the session you should be able to: Explain the importance of learning from failure List factors which prevent us learning from failure in conservation Identify how you can improve team culture in terms of recognising and exploring…
Avez-vous déjà eu une décision prise en votre nom, qui a eu un impact négatif sur vous ? Qu'avez-vous ressenti ? Ce cours explore l'engagement des parties prenantes, avec un accent particulier sur les parties prenantes communautaires. Nous verrons pourquoi l'engagement des parties prenantes est crucial pour une conservation efficace et équitable,…
Have you ever had a decision made on your behalf, which went on to negatively impact you? How did it make you feel? This course explores stakeholder engagement, with a particular emphasis on community stakeholders. We'll look at why stakeholder engagement is crucial to effective and equitable conservation, and how…
Have you ever been confused about the difference between outputs, outcomes, and impacts? If so, then you've come to the right place. This short course aims to help you apply these terms to create strong, clear project designs and logical frameworks.
’I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening’. – Larry King Listening to what someone is saying – really listening – is one of the most important skills a leader can have. How…
Have you ever been in a meeting with someone and you know the best way to proceed... and that it would be in their interests... but they aren't convinced and you just...can't...find...the... right...words...? The power to persuade people can be an invaluable tool to support conservation work. For example, you…
"Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there.” – Dr. John Kotter Welcome to this session where we'll be exploring the concept of change, and how it relates to leadership, and especially leading teams. By the end of the session, you should be able…
Welcome to this session on giving effective feedback. This session is made up of two parts. In this first part we will: Explore what stops us giving feedback, and the repercussions of this Discuss tips for giving good feedback The second lesson will look at the CEDAR model of giving…
If you ask someone to draw you a conservationist, they will probably draw someone in the middle of a remote natural area: passionate and driven, yes – but probably also grubby, tired and far from family and friends. Or they may draw a picture of that other stereotype – stressed-out…
Welcome to this session focusing on understanding the value of a well-developed personal network, and practical exercises to help you consider and strengthen your own. By the end of this session you should be able to: Define a support network and how it can help you as a conservation leader…
Receiving regular and direct feedback from managers, those we manage, and colleagues, empowers us to grow as professionals and produce better results.
However, not everyone has the same experience and relationship with receiving feedback. Feedback may make you feel anxious, afraid, or even threatened.
That’s why this course will help you understand common reactions to feedback and dispel any misconceptions you may have. You’ll explore how to adopt the right mindset and build a positive relationship with feedback.
This session looks at how teams develop and evolve. By the end of it you will be able to: List the stages of Tuckman’s model of team development Explain the characteristics of each stage Identify different techniques you could use to move your team between stages Evaluate your own…
Unconscious bias happens when our brains make incredibly quick judgements and assessments of people and situations without us realising. Our biases are influenced by our background, cultural environment and personal experiences. We may not even be aware of these views and opinions, or be aware of their full impact and implications. Throughout our lives, we develop biases towards gender, sexuality, age, race, disability, religion, education and social classes (to name a few).
In this course, the focus is on looking after ourselves. This is something many conservationists can struggle to pay enough attention to, though if we do, it can have clear benefits – for ourselves, those we work with, and the work itself.
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Explain what a Grievance Mechanism is Describe how such a mechanism can help us ensure conservation activities are fair and effective Recognise what constitutes a conservation-related grievance Identify examples of good practice in Grievance Mechanism design and implementation by…
Welcome to module 1 of the Good Fund Management e-learning course. By the end of this module, you will be able to: Identify the differences between a contract and a grant agreement Complete a Roles and Responsibilities form for fund management and describe the consequences of these being unclear Examine…
This online e-learning course focuses on learning from failure. By the end of the session you should be able to: Explain the importance of learning from failure; List factors which prevent us learning from failure in conservation; Identify how you can improve team culture in terms of recognising and exploring failure; and Identify specific systems and tools which can help you lead learning from failure
Have you ever had a decision made on your behalf, which went on to negatively impact you? How did it make you feel? This original online e-learning course explores stakeholder engagement, with a particular emphasis on community stakeholders. We'll look at why stakeholder engagement is crucial to effective and equitable…
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