Global Support Assessment Tool (GSAT)
Quality Scouting starts with GSAT. National Scout Organizations (NSOs) can use this tool to assess their capacity against international best practices in good governance and quality Scouting.
As a global benchmarking tool, GSAT helps identify strengths and areas for improvement while measuring progress across key dimensions, such as governance, strategic planning, Adults in Scouting, the youth programme, and growth. This process enables World Scouting to provide tailored support tailored to each organisation's unique needs, ensuring that progress is both meaningful and sustainable.
There are two ways to carry out a GSAT assessment:
📊 Self-Assessment - Conducted by NSOs/NSAs independently at any time, using the GSAT framework.
📊 WOSM Assessment - An external, objective evaluation carried out by World Scouting, providing in-depth insight across ten GSAT dimensions.
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GSAT Standard
Strengthen your organisation's accountability and credibility with the GSAT Standard!
Assessment guidelines
Step-by-step guidance on completing a Self-Assessment or WOSM Assessment, including processes, scoring, and next steps.
Elevating Scouting standards 🙌
GSAT helps NSOs raise their standards and strengthen every aspect of Scouting. Here are five exciting ways GSAT can support your organisation:
✨ Amplify youth voices - Ensures 40% young representation in NSOs at all levels, from National Boards to local committees.
🤝 Empower youth leaders - Provides practical mechanisms and tools to ensure that youth are actively involved in decision-making.
🌱 Champion sustainability - Supports NSOs in adopting eco-friendly practices and host greener, more sustainable events.
🛡️ Put safety first - Establishes clear practices to ensure the well-being and safeguarding of all members.
🚀 Drive growth - Helps NSOs build a dedicated team or leads to focus on growth and expansion initiatives.
10 GSAT dimensions
Get a quick overview of the areas covered by GSAT.
Self-Assessment
Assess your organisation's performance against international best practices.
WOSM Assessment
Get in-depth insight into your organisation's operations and assess its capacity - with support from a certified consultant.
Scoring template
Use this template to keep track of your organisation's progress when completing a Self-Assessment.
Meet the Membership & Capacity Building team
Our team is here to give you the support you need to build stronger membership systems and greater organizational capacity in your NSO.
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