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NCOSS produces numerous submissions and reports on social policy, conference papers and other documents. This section of the site allows you to access an archive of our online documents. Content spans from 1997 to present, items older than 2 years will be found under the full listing for each category. |
Management Support Unit (MSU)
These resources are to help your community sector organisation improve all areas of it's management and governance.
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Information Sheet No 10: Professional Supervision
Information Sheet 25: Strategic Planning
This information sheet examines the process of strategic planning. It defines the concepts, examines concerns and barriers to effective planning, analyses the benefits and the process of achieving an effective strategic plan. There is also a list of useful resources.
Information Sheet 9: Selecting A Consultant (revised 2009)
Information Sheet No 3: Roles and Responsibilities of office bearers and general members of Board of Management of Incorporated Associations
Information Sheet No 15
Information Sheet 21: Quality Improvement Standards in Governance and Management. Continuous quality improvement is a broad management term that describes a process through which organisations systematically assess and improve their performance along a range of criteria. Do quality standards aim to prescribe minimum levels of attainment and monitor compliance? Or do they focus on improving the quality of the service in the form of outcomes for clients?
Information Sheet 26: This information sheet summarises the major changes under the new Act and provides 'plain English' answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Information Sheet No 17
Information Sheet 18: This information sheet outlines a process for managing staff performance effectively so that employees are supported and accountable for the performance of their duties. This ensures that they work to their maximum potential, quality services are delivered and the goals of the organisation are achieved.
Information Sheet 14 : Managing Conflicts of Interest - UPDATE
Conflicts of interest are a serious issue that all organisations need to prepare for, proactively.
This information sheet defines what a conflict of interest is and provides a framework for managing the risks associated with real or perceived conflicts. A list of key resources, a sample template for a conflict of interest policy and a disclosure statement are included.
Appendix 1: Draft Conflict of Interest Policy, and Appendix 2: Declaration
of Interest template, are available as word documents from within Information Sheet 14. They can be adopted or adapted to the needs of your organisation.
Information Sheet No 11: The legalities of managing an incorporated community organisation
Information Sheet No 7: Qualities for Good Leadership
Information Sheet No 16:
Undertaking Job Evaluations
Information Sheet No 8: Developing policies and procedures for grievances and complaints within non government organisations
Information Sheet 22: Governance and Partnerships This information sheet explores some of the issues that need to be addressed for the effective governance of formal partnership arrangements between non-profit organisations. It outlines possible risks and clearly recommends that you ‘look before you leap’.
Information Sheet No 1 (revised 2008): Simple measures to assist non-government organisations in maintaining good governance
Information Sheet No 4: A Code of Conduct for Executive Officers of Voluntary Organisations
Information Sheet No 13: A Guide for Ethical Decision Making
Information Sheet No 6: Ensuring a productive relationship between Board Members and the Executive Officer
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Sheet 24: Board Performance Review
The
increasing governance and compliance requirements placed on Boards of non profit
organisations include the expectation that they evaluate their performance
regularly. This information sheet
outlines principles for effective Board reviews and offers some practical
information for Boards that seek to evaluate their efforts.