Governance and Strategy
Governance and strategy work hand in hand to guide an organisation towards sustainable success. Together, they provide direction, ensure accountability, and establish a framework for effective decision-making.
While governance defines who makes decisions and how, as well as any supporting systems, strategies define long-term goals and priorities, direct resources to achieve a mission, while balancing the interests of all stakeholders.
This service area supports National Scout Organizations (NSOs) to build strong governance systems and effective strategies at the national board level, develop and implement strategic plans, align their work with World Scoutingβs Strategy for Scouting, and strengthen institutional development through processes. such as drafting and reviewing constitutions.
It also covers essential areas such as monitoring and evaluation, risk management, change management, and financial stewardship, ensuring that NSOs remain resilient, mission-driven, and well-positioned for the future.
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Governance and Strategy
Strategy for Scouting
The strategy will guide our Movement towards achieving its vision of becoming the world's most inspiring and inclusive youth movement. Learn how it addresses key issues, including sustainability, youth leadership, and peace education.
Local plans. Global vision.
Strong governance starts with clear direction. For NSOs, this means creating strategies that serve local priorities while connecting to the wider vision of the Scout Movement.
π Our quick guide shows how to integrate key priorities β from diversity and safeguarding to volunteering and education β into national plans.
π And when extra support is needed, our consultants are ready to help NSOs align their strategies with World Scoutingβs Strategy for Scouting.
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π Key resources
We've shortlisted some amazing resources to help you in this service area! Scroll down to find guidelines, online courses, and good practices from other NSOs. β¨
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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for his outstanding contributions in developing the methodology for diagnosing financial models of NSOs, enabling them to identify opportunities for improvement.
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