Entries by Becky Thornton

Queen Baton Relay batonbearers nominations

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This is a huge milestone for the Queen’s Baton Relay, as following its journey across the Commonwealth, the Baton will return to England, where it will spend 25 days traveling the length and breadth of the country.

Managing volunteers

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Watch our short video that explains how to manage and support volunteers.   Download a transcript of this video Further Resources: Involving Volunteer    

Leading through challenges

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Watch our short video that explains how lead through challenges. During your time as a leader, your organisation will encounter challenges and periods of change. This can be difficult for you and the team, so it’s a good idea to have some strategies in place to get help. When you are faced with a challenge […]

Getting the best from your team

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Watch our short video that explains how to get the best from your team. For an organisation to be successful and effective, it is crucial to have a team that is engaged and motivated. Although everybody can have different motivations at different times, there are certain things you can do to maximise the potential for engagement […]

Leadership in a digital world

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Watch our short video that explains leadership in a digital world. Digital tools can improve your organisation’s capabilities and capacity, but it can be difficult to know where to start. You need to ensure that you have the right skills to use them effectively. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has produced some tips for […]