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Module One: NGO and Rural Developments in Laos.

Part I: Understanding NGO 1. Understanding of International Non-Government Organization (INGO).

An international non-governmental organization (INGO) has the same mission as a nongovernmental organization (NGO), but it is international in scope and has outposts around the world to deal with specific issues in many countries.

Both terms, NGO and INGO, should be differentiated from intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), which describes groups such as the United Nations or the International Labour Organization. An INGO may be founded by private philanthropy, such as the Carnegie, Rockefeller, Gates, Zator and Ford Foundations, or as an adjunct to existing international organizations, such as the Catholic or Lutheran churches. A surge in the founding of development INGOs occurred during World War II, some of which would later become the large development INGOs like SOS Children's Villages, Oxfam, Catholic Relief Services, CARE International, and Lutheran World Relief.

International Non-governmental Organizations can further be defined by their primary purpose.[1] Some INGOs are operational, meaning that their primary purpose is to foster the community-based organizations within each country via different projects and operations. Some INGOs are advocacy-based, meaning that their primary purpose is to influence the policy-making of different countries' governments regarding certain issues or promote the awareness of a certain issue. Many of the large INGOs have components of both operational projects and advocacy initiatives working together within individual countries.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_non-governmental_organization 2. United Nations for Development Program (UNDP) 1) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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http://www.la.undp.org/content/lao_pdr/en/home/sustainable-development-goals.html

2) Joining Hands to Ensure Lives Safe from UXO Lao PDR updates the international community on implementation of its national SDG 18: “Lives Safe from UXO” during the UN High-Level Political Forum in New York Vientiane/New York, 17 July 2018 – the High-Level Side Event entitled Nation SDG 18 “Lives Safe from UXO for Sustainable Development in Lao PDR”, hosted by the Government of the Lao PDR and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized on the margins of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in New York.

In September 2016, Lao PDR was the first country in the world to formally launch a national Sustainable Development Goal, SDG 18 “Lives safe from UXO, in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Lao PDR H.E Mr. Thongloune Sisoulith and the UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon.

This Side Event, under the Chair of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR , provided an update on the progress of survey and clearance, risk education and victim assistance.

The event demonstrated how the Government, in partnership with UNDP and together with other development partners, addresses the obligations under articles 4 and 5 of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

In his opening remarks, H.E. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR stated: “Lao PDR is the most affected country by cluster munitions per capita, resulting in many casualties. UXO contamination continues to affect national development, for instance by limiting the use of land for agriculture, making infrastructure construction costly and dangerous, and holding back development.

Therefore, SDG 18 is one of Lao PDR’s top priority goals.”

By committing to national SDG 18 as part of the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Lao PDR holds itself - in partnership and with the support of other development partners - accountable to reducing UXO impact and contributing to other development goals.

Under the leadership of the Government, UNDP and development partners have joined hands in providing institutional support to clear the UXO contaminated areas by usi ng improved technology, training de-miners and offering community-based UXO risk education and surveys as well as victim’s assistance, particularly in the most UXO affected provinces.

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“We are grateful to all developments partners who have contributed and continued to contribute generously to the sector bilaterally or through UNDP. Time has come to strive to innovate, to consider not only new technologies but also new funding sources. We should raise the profile of the UXO issue in the Lao PDR, using for in stance the likes of new digital technologies to enable fundraising from the general public”, says Mr. Haoliang Xu, UN Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific.

The event raised awareness of participants on the progress and challenges of the UXO Sector in the country and encouraged further collaboration and innovative financing.

The Government of Lao PDR and development partners believe that contributing to the implementation of the national SDG 18 can positively impact the broader development agenda leading to the attainment of other SDGs, as well as graduation from Least Developed Country status in the future.

3. Some of the biggest INGO in Laos 1) Save the Children International Organization Save the Children began its operation in Lao PDR in 1987, and since then we have developed a strong reputation as the leading child rights organization in the country. We strive to ensure that children’s rights to education, health, protection and participation are fulfilled at all times, including during disasters.

Lao PDR is a unique country, made up of 49 ethnic groups with over 200 different dialects and languages spoken by a population of 6 million people. The four main ethno-linguistic groups are Lao-Loum, Hmong, Khmu and Sino-Tibetan all marked by different cultures, traditions and livelihoods.

Socio-economic surveys have consistently highlighted substantial differences in development performance between those groups in Lao PDR. As a result, ethnic minority children in Laos do not enjoy equal access to quality basic services and whatever access they eventually obtain is often subject to out-of-pocket-payments.

Presently, the monitoring and implementation of the UNCRC is done by state agencies and National Commission for Mothers and Children (NCMC), with whom we work closely with in capacity building and ensuring that children’s rights are at the forefront of their work.

Save the Children’s vision is that children in Lao PDR have their rights equitably fulfilled and are healthy, protected, empowered, skilled and knowledgeable to seize emerging opportunities and mitigate threats in a fast changing environment.

Source: https://laos.savethechildren.net/

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2) Plan International Organization Plan, one of the world’s largest children’s INGOs, works with children and poor communities in 50 countries. In Laos, Plan works in Bokeo, Oudomxay and Saravane Provinces, in basic education, early childhood development, health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, and promotion of children’s rights. Plan has no religious or political aims or affiliations.

For more info visit www.plan-international.org

3) CARE International Organization CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, formerly Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe[1]) is a major international humanitarian agencydelivering emergency relief and long-term international development projects. Founded in 1945, CARE is nonsectarian, impartial, and non-governmental. It is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty. In 2016, CARE reported working in 94 countries, supporting 962 poverty-fighting projects and humanitarian aid projects, and reaching over 80 million people and 256 million people indirectly.

CARE's programmes in the developing world address a broad range of topics including emergency response, food security, water and sanitation, economic development, climate change, agriculture, education, and health. CARE also advocates at the local, national, and international levels for policy change and the rights of poor people. Within each of these areas, CARE focuses on empowering and meeting the needs of women and girls and promoting gender equality.

Source: http://www.care.org/ 4. INGO/NGO Development Programs 1) EDUCATION There has been great progress in primary school enrolment over the past five years with national figures showing an increase from 91.6% in 2009 to 97% in 2011. However, drop-out rates at primary level remains high, particularly in more remote and rural areas. The number of children completing grade 5 is significantly off track to achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goal 2, likely to only achieve 75% against a target of 95% by 2015.

High rates of drop-outs suggest that children from different ethnic groups are struggling with lessons taught in Lao, a language that is not their mother tongue. In addition, there is a large

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gender divide across the country, with many girls – especially those in rural areas – staying at home to care for younger siblings while more boys continue to attend school.

Despite a nationwide oversupply of teachers by 20% for basic education this surplus is contained within the urban and peri-urban areas while the remote, rural areas continue to face a shortage of teachers. This further disadvantages poorer, more remote ethnic communities. Of the 10,553 villages country-wide, only 45% have schools that go up to grade 3, and 20% of communities have no schools at all. For more info visit https://laos.savethechildren.net/ 2) CHILD PROTECTION Lao PDR has an estimated population of 6.5 million with around 59% of the population being children and young people below the age of 25 years.

Child protection issues affecting children and youths in Laos are largely associated with poverty as well as rapid-social economic changes. These changes have resulted in a spike in rural-urban migration, meaning that children are increasingly accompanying their migrant working parents or being left behind, cared for in temples, boarding schools or orphanages, or with extended family.

According to recent statistics, 178,000 children in Laos are considered to be engaged in child labour. About two-thirds of these child labourers are involved in hazardous work, working on construction sites or in dangerous factories.

Early marriage and child-bearing are also common in most rural areas of Laos, 43% of all rural women are married before age 18, compared with just 23% in urban areas. 10% of married women gave birth before age 18, 38% before the age of 15 (UNFPA sources).

The commercial sexual exploitation of children remains a persistent yet sensitive issue in Laos with child prostitution and human trafficking being common place; poverty, and a low level of law enforcement have also led to an increase in Child Sex Tourism. For more info visit https://laos.savethechildren.net/ 3) Health and Nutrition World Vision works with government, local health workers and village volunteers to improve health care for mothers and their young children so they are well–nourished and protected from disease. We promote breastfeeding and good hygiene practices, increase access to clean water and sanitation and operate mobile clinics to administer life-saving immunizations and health supplements. For more info visit https://www.wvi.org/laos For use in AEC English Center and For Teaching and Learning English Only

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4) Water and Sanitation To improve sanitation and access to clean water and reduce the spread of communicable and seasonal diseases, World Vision works closely with the Lao government in 24 districts to help communities install toilets, built boreholes, and set up community water taps and water gravityfed water systems. In FY14, we helped 1,284 households with access to latrines, constructing 1,034 latrines in total. For more info visit https://www.wvi.org/laos 5) DISASTER RISK REDUCTION Over the last 30 years, Lao PDR has experienced recurrent natural disasters, including floods, storms, droughts and pests, in part as a result of climate change. In the last 15 years, drought events affected more than 4.25 million and frequent flood events in the Mekong River have affected more than 3.45 million people. These frequent episodes of floods and droughts further exacerbate already fragile livelihoods as the communities rely on the environment for their daily living. Often these disasters erode livelihoods and incomes, increase food insecurity, and cause loss of community assets such as water and sanitation facilities.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) focuses on an analysis of risks and their impact and employs DRR as a way to safeguard development gains. It sets in place a framework of priorities, policies, and programs for disaster management at all levels. Save the Children in Lao PDR overall goal is to change the mind set of disaster management from being reactive to proactive, enhance the resilience of children, their communities and basic services in the face of disasters and climate change. For more info visit https://laos.savethechildren.net/ 6) Food security/nutrition World Vision works with local authorities to empower families to become self-sufficient and resilient to disasters. We work with communities to improve yields on existing crops by training on new farming techniques, encouraging crop diversification, and helping farmers gain access to markets. Opportunities for microfinance through local village development funds are available to help families start a small business or recover from emergencies For more info visit https://www.wvi.org/laos

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Part II: Jobs description, and Application with NGOs. 1. Job Description and how to apply for 1) Provincial Education Program Manager.

Provincial Education Program Manager, based in Xay District, Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR. Duties and responsibilities: • Maintain the relationship with Provincial Education Sports and Service (PESS) in coordination with the other managers at PU managing team members • Ensure coordination of all education projects in the provincial level under the guidance of Senior Education Program Advisor.

• Line manager of District ECCD and Education Coordinators in planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of BEP, and support day-to-day implementation of GESS in close coordination with GESS Project Manager.

• Manage and monitor the grant budgets for BEP n the Provincial Level • Participate in selection of NPA partners and manage partnerships and sub-grants with NPAs in the district and provincial levels.

• Ensure coordination with other programs and departments in the provincial public health and sponsorship Requirements: • Graduate degree in Education or equivalent experience in administration or relevant sector • Good knowledge of village education development committee system and training; • Good understanding of child friendly school concept; • Good understanding of community and child participation methods; • Basic Knowledge of management principles and practices • Skills in establishing and maintaining a strong team with government and non-government stakeholders; • Good facilitation skills, especially in ethnic group community; • Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities • Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management; • Program planning and implementation skills FOR ALL PLAN POSITIONS: • Strong commitment to the equal rights and participation of girls and women is essential • Strong commitment to the Rights of the Child is essential • Plan does not tolerate child abuse. All Plan staff are selected and employed in line with the conditions of Plan’s Child Protection Policy. These include appropriate reference and background checks.

• Applications will not be acknowledged. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No correspondence or telephone calls will be entered into.

• Short listed candidates will be required to attend panel interviews and other selection procedures.

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TO APPLY FOR THIS POST: Send your resume/CV, with cover letter and names and contact details of three referees including salary expectations for each position, to Plan International Laos, PO Box 6026, Vientiane, Lao PDR, or to PlanLaos.JobVacancies@planinternational.org, Please state in cover letter how you learned about the job – through emails, newspapers, INGO Directory, Job Today website, or friends.

2. Formal Email/Letter

3. Informal Email/Letter

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4. Cover Letter (CL)

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5. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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6. Recommendation /Supporting Letter This recommendation letter usually written by your former manager/boss that you used to work with in the past. She/he will be able to write a letter for you to support your application by reflecting and giving truth information and knowledge according to your past experiences, leadership and management skills. This letter usually signed by him/her before submitting with your full application packs to employers.

Just to note that the employer/interviewers might call for a reference check during the job consideration procedure. See sample for job application.

Date: 7 July, 2018 To Whom It May Concerns, It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Mr. Chasy SOMWHANG who is one of the best staff in my organization in the Education Project and highly encourage and recommend him to apply for the position of Alumni Coordinator of USG sponsored programs in Laos.

As an education project manager with Save the Children international, LuangPrabang. I have known Mr. Chasy for over years. He shows his ability and skill of professional to handle every critical situation plus his personality and gifts of perception, gains the trust of his stakeholders and colleagues, and make an impact of basic quality education change for the children of Laos. Chasy has the potential to be a good leader and team player and I found him to be self-motivated, punctual and easy going and helpful employee for supporting teamwork.

He also has the skills of facilitation, such as team leader and administration especially in provincial level such as being facilitator in training and workshop, procurement process and logistic too.

Additionally, I feel that he had also be one of the YSEALI Profellows member and sure that he has the basic knowledge of Alumni especially YSEALI program that will help him familiar with the position of Alumni coordinator too.

I highly believe he leadership and interterpersonal ability will be a good asset for the Alumni coordinator position and make an impact for the Alumni of Lao throughout the country in the future. If you require any other additional information please feel free to contact me at +865 20 9997 5779 or Email: Houmphanh.Soulivongxay@savethechildren.org or 99houmphanh@gmail.com

Yours truly,

Houmphanh Soulivongxay (Mr.) LEARN Project Manager. Sub-Office, Ban Viengmai, Luang Prabang District, Luang Prabang Province. Tel: +85671 213 064 & 252861| Fax: +85671 252 668 |

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7. Sending an email with attached documents Most of the time, Students can attach all supportive documents and email to the employers.

However, it also accepted if applicant hand in the them with hard copy of documents if the organization or company is close to where you live. See the sample for more info

8. A received confirmation email

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Part III: Shortlisted and Interview Preparation 1. Shortlisted/Interview preparation After submitting an application for a job in INGO, you will positively looking forward to hearing from the employer at least 2 to 4 weeks. If you do not hear from them either by phone or email, that means that you might not eligible for the shortlisted and interview step.

During this period, I should try to research as much as information about the employer to learn such as the programs, impacts, beneficiaries, organization structures and target people/the community they serve as well as the organization’s visions, missions and core values. This special information will help a lot during interview session.

In short, if you want to sell yourself for that applied position, you should learn about the position roles and responsibilities and the organization as a whole. Care about it, and surely they will pay you in return.

2. Job interview Fortunately, and so exciting! You are now in shortlisted in your dreamed job in the dynamic organization.

It is your last chance to “DO THE BEST” in this interview session. Most of the organization/company has one interview session, however some also have oral interview plus writing skills too. Least of them have real interview by giving the shortlisted applicants to work with them in order to carefully notice both their capacity of academics that they gained from their education background like qualifications and how they behave and react and working with others.

To help you prepare and get through this special step, just follow these interview questions that the interviewers/employers might ask you during interview session.

10 Things Before an Interview (by greenyatra).

1) Do you RESEARCH: As you know, one of the most important questions you can be asked in an interview is, “Why do you want to work with us?” or “why do you want to join this company/organization?” Stuttering through thus question can be a definite deal breaker and to avoid this, you must know the company/organization you plan to work with very well. This research can also come handy when negotiating salary, deciding on what to wear etc.

2) UNDERSTAND your JOB PROFILE: Before you apply for a particular job, be sure to understand the job profile or description well. This will help you assess the kind of work you will be expected to perform and the salary you can accept.

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You should know your CV like the back of your head. Have all details like the posts you held, the projects you worked on, the companied you worked with, etc. memorized. Any questions related to your CV should be answered correctly with immense confidence.

4) PREPARE your ANSWERS: Nervousness is a factor that must be accounted for. Prepare answers to commonly asked questions and practice them in front of a mirror or even better, ask a friend for help.

Ensure you speak clearly and look out for body language and posture.

5) DECIDE what you are wearing: It is extremely important to select a dress that would be appropriate for an interview.

Your first impression is based on what you wear. Dress according to the kind of job and post you’re applying for. It is better to be overdressed than to be underdressed for an interviewed.

6) Dress for SUCCEED Do not make a last minute decision about what you are wearing as this can be very stressful. You do not want to find your shirt missing a couple of buttons, do you? The right way to proceed is to lay your clothes out the previous night and ensure they are in good condition, washed and ironed.

7) Make sure your travel arrangements: Plan what time you want to leave and what form of transportation you are taking. Ensure you chose a route that is least congested, so that you can reach well in time.

8) Carry resume(CV)/certificates/briefcase: Before leaving, check your briefcase for all essential documents and carry multiple copies of the same.

9) Reach before time: Reaching twenty – five (25’) to thirty (30’) minutes early allows you to remain stress free and calm. It also allows you to check your appearance and compose yourself before the interview.

10) Switch off your cell phone or turn it on silent mode before entering the room: Do not forgot to either switch your phone off or put it on silent mode. A ringing mobile phone or even one that vibrates on a table can be extremely distraction for you; it can also be annoying the interviewer.

3. Salary negotiation

By Kathleen Elkins Salary negotiation is nerve-wracking. It's not something we do on a daily, or even monthly, basis — but it's a critical skill to develop if you want to get ahead financially. For one professional, 28-year-old Claudia Telles, it meant a $30,000 salary leap. Next time you head into a salary negotiation, consider these tips from Telles and other experts in order to get the raise you deserve. Here are some tips of salary negotiation that can helped you reach your salary expectation during interview for a new job.

1) Know the range for the position you're applying for

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Start by looking at the salary range for someone with your level of experience and skills and in your industry or company,Telles recommends.

2) Know what you're worth You need to know your number before walking into a salary negotiation.

3) Have a bottom line in mind.

"Never go into a negotiation without knowing your 'below this I walk' number," Leonhardt tells Business Insider.

4) Strike a 'power pose' before entering the meeting According to research from Harvard Business School Professor Amy Cuddy, adopting a "power pose" — legs widely spaced and hands on hips — can actually alter body chemistry, making you feel more powerful and willing to take (and stick to) risks. Give a salary range, not a target 5) Open with something personal By opening with something personal, "you send a signal that you're trustworthy, and your counterparts will be motivated to reciprocate, matching your disclosure with one of their own," Grants explains. Don't disclose your previous or current salary.

6) Always counter-offer, but don't do it more than once.

Companies expect for you to come back with a counter offer, but don't go back to the negotiation table more than once. To ensure starting the new job on a positive note, stick to one counter offer. Don't back down from your offer 7) Avoid the words, 'No,' 'bottom line,' and 'This is my final/last offer' You have to be willing to be flexible — these words scream the opposite and could be a quick way to close the door on the offer at hand. Avoid the words 'I think,' 'sorry,' and 'maybe' 8) Be prepared to prove your value You want to emphasize what the company will gain by hiring you. "I was really able to showcase that I knew what was going on and could do the job effectively," Telles explains. "I told them that for the type of work that needs to get done — and will get done — this is the type of salary that would be appropriate."

9) Negotiate more than your salary Your salary isn't the only thing on the table, Telles notes. You can also negotiate for benefits, such as additional vacation days, the opportunity to enroll in professional-development courses, or the ability to telecommute one day a week.

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4. Rejection from Employer There are two expect things after your application submitted and/or after the job interviewed.

Professionally, even though you do not get that position or award, the employer will write an official rejection email to you.

This email will help you reflect yourself and improve your capacity in the future.

(See the sample of rejection email on Scholarship) Dear Chasy, I write regarding your final status for the Civil Society Leadership Award. I regret to inform you that we cannot offer you a scholarship this year.

CSLA staff worked hard to secure placement for over 200 finalists across multiple departments at participating host universities. Unfortunately, the number of available awards is limited and we cannot support everyone.

Please note that all decisions for the 2018 competition are final and non-negotiable. We hope that you will continue to seek other opportunities to further your education.

If you would like to re-apply for the 2019 competition, please refer to the CSLA guidelines on the Open Society Foundations website:https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award The deadline for next year’s competition is May 15, 2018. All re-applicants will compete equally with the entire pool of new CSLA applications; you neither will be penalized for this year’s rejection nor guaranteed a more positive outcome.

We appreciate your interest in CSLA, and the effort you made to submit an application. We wish you every success in your future endeavors.

Yours sincerely,

Michael Paller Program Manager | Scholarships

5. Acceptance Letter In any jobs or scholarship, the employer/organizations will either email and/or telephone you on your successful for that position. The next step is to see that you WILL accept or cancel the position or not.

If you accept it just reply with acceptance and they will guide you in next steps (sign contracts. etc) but if do not happy with the post, just rely with cancellation and they will withdraw you from the procedure and system (usually they will consider the optional candidate).

See sample acceptance Letter.

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Dear Chasy, With this letter, I would like to confirm that Cultural Vistas has selected you as a participant for the YSEALI Generation: Go NGO! Workshop in Cebu City, Philippines. Sponsored by the United States Embassy Manila, this workshop will combine training, lectures and simulations to provide a comprehensive professional overview to make a difference in the NGO sector within the ASEAN. This workshop will bring together 80 young leaders from all 10 ASEAN to learn and collaborate on ways to build capacity, message, and impact.

The workshop will take place in Cebu City, 16-19 March 2016. Cultural Vistas will arrange your travel to Cebu, and we expect you to arrive no later than 4:00 p.m. on 15 November, and remain for the entire workshop, departing from Cebu on 20 November.

PLEASE ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS no later than Thursday, 13 October. If we do not receive a response, we will make an offer to the alternates selected for the program.

By accepting, you agree to the following (please initial all lines): Participation in the YSEALI Generation Oceans Workshop: _____ You will participate in activities delivered virtually prior to the workshop. These will take place for the five weeks leading up to the workshop. The purpose of these activities is to provide all participants with information about that will prepare you to take advantage of the learning that will take place in Cebu. We ask you to sign into the electronic portal used to deliver these activities at least one every three days. You will be required to complete a profile of yourself that will be shared with the entire delegation. _____ You will have the opportunity for a $250 enhancement grant to take the skills and tools you learned to apply them back into your NGO after the workshop.

Travel and Stipend: _____ You are required to attend the entire workshop. All participants and leader mentors will arrive in Cebu City Tuesday, November 15, and will depart Cebu City on Sunday, November 20. International travel and domestic travel to Cebu will be provided by the grant. ALL travel will be arranged by Cultural Vistas.

Please indicate your departure airport (you will be responsible for costs for travel to/from the departure airport): ___________________________________________________________________________ You will receive two YSEALI _______________________

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_____ Five nights (Tuesday – Saturday nights) of shared lodging at the Movenpick Hotel Mactan is provided by the grant, and Cultural Vistas will organize group airport transfer to the hotel. All meals will be provided for as well.

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Part IV Effective Working and Advancement.

1. First day at work 2. The Essence of Great Leadership What are the 10 qualities that make a great leader, and a more human one too? What are the attitudes and attributes of those who step into the arena and lead their teams to achieve the success trifecta—a great business, a happy team and a fulfilled leader? In my view, it boils down to having all of the following.

1) Positivity—It’s what I call “looking at the literal world in a favorable way.” You are certainly not a Pollyanna, but the arrow must always stay pointing up.

2) Purpose—You must have a place to which you want to lead someone, or a group (or yourself), that goes beyond just profit.

3) Empathy—You have to be able to walk a mile in the other person’s shoes, and apply the Golden Rule.

4) Humility—You want to make your team better than you. You shine the light on them. It’s not about you.

5) Will—You have to really want to get there, somehow, some way. And that needs to be right on your sleeve for all of your team to see, and feel.

6) Relentlessness—Your positive tone, message, vision, values and expectations are out there, constantly, week after week, day after day, hour by hour.

7) Persistence—You are never satisfied. The bar can always be raised.

8) Curiosity—You don’t know everything, so first you need to admit it. You want to keep learning, and learning and learning.

9) Trust—It’s the sacred bond between you and your team that must be earned, not just be freely given or taken.

10) Positivity—You have to love leading your team, and not be afraid to talk about it, or express it.

The 8 Principles of More Human Leadership  Crossing the bridge from “I” to “We”—It can’t be about you. It’s about a team.  Asking for trust and keeping your promises—Integrity is an absolute must.  Establishing a mantra of key values—It’s the glue that holds all of us together.  Finding and teaching more human leaders—The legacy must be passed on; we can’t do it ourselves.

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 Building a culture of accountability—It’s all about fair- ness and shared responsibility.  Measuring, monitoring and managing with the right metrics—The team needs to know where they stand, and what they are aiming for.  Fighting complacency and the naysayers—Inertia is a momentum killer. So are those who still desire the old ways.  Connecting it all to a higher purpose—Humans want to be part of a meaningful cause that’s bigger than themselves.

Source: This article is from the May 2016 edition of the Toastmaster magazine.

3. Diversity at work and how to prepare for success Diversity At Work Is Essential, And It's Everyone's Responsibility

BY Jocelyn Mangan (Chief Operating Officer at Snagajob, overseeing marketing, engineering, product and design) A diverse workforce comprised of people from a wide array of cultures, viewpoints and backgrounds is not just a nice to have. It’s essential. Companies that create inclusive workplaces and encourage success among all employees outperform their competitors. The low percentage of women working in the technology sector is a hotly debated subject in Silicon Valley, but hiring a diverse workforce is not just a challenge for tech firms.

Companies say they want to hire more women, yet most companies, especially in male-dominated fields such as technology, finance, engineering and biotech are far from reaching hiring parity.

For example, 57% of professional jobs overall are held by women in the U.S., but only 25% of computing jobs are. In Silicon Valley, just 14% of director titles are held by women. The low percentage of women at Facebook, Google, Twitter and Apple has been widely publicized, though these companies are working hard to improve these ratios. The energy and effort from these companies are impressive and appreciated, as it keeps the conversation top of mind. And there are some real success stories; tech company Lever got gender inclusion right from the getgo and has shown real results, all with an authentic and organically grown program.

As a woman who has been in technology for over 20 years, I’ve often been the only woman at the table or on the team. Now, as the COO of a technology company with 475 employees, I spend time researching how to attract and retain women employees, interview men to gain insights into bias and work with our teams to set goals to improve our female staff numbers (which today stand at 42% of our overall workforce, 37% in management and 13% in engineering — not terrible, but not where we want to be). I also recognize that my company works with hourly employers and workers who themselves are diverse, which means our staff will best serve them if we better reflect them.

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is underway. There is no quick fix here, no magic panacea. Yet, there are things we all can do to get more women succeeding at work.

1) Get engaged in workplace diversity. The first step toward attracting more women to your team is to actively care about doing so. You can’t change what you don’t watch. Without effort, we are all susceptible to unconscious bias. Everyone has their own biases, but being aware of your company’s female team member statistics and being actively interested in bettering them is a first step.

2) Get to know the women on your team. Sometimes, the best women candidates are right in front of you; they already work for your company and would thrive with a promotion or transfer to a new department. However, research shows that women don’t “put themselves out there” to ask for promotions as often as their male colleagues do, and are reluctant to take jobs for which they feel inexperienced. Take female coworkers to lunch and ask them about their career goals. Consider mentoring a female team member and coaching her to take a job with more responsibility, even if she doesn’t feel quite ready.

3) Make introductions. If you know a competent woman looking for her next job, take the time to make introductions to people in your network. In a male-dominated field like technology, it means a lot when a man takes the time to personally recommend a woman for a position, whether that’s an internal promotion or an external hire. Men who venture outside their immediate network, which may be male-dominated, to recommend women for jobs are taking a step toward improving the gender balance.

4) Recognize that the "little things" aren’t so little. For men, being conscious of how they treat women at the office or in job interviews is important. Not interrupting, giving women proper credit for their ideas and inviting them to share their insights are behaviors that make women feel valued and respected. What’s more, making sure women are present at important meetings and asking a man to take notes are small actions you can take to combat entrenched bias. And, lastly, don’t be afraid to try new things. We recently created a group called Women@Snagajob, open to both men and women, to debate and discuss the gender disparity issue. It has developed into a forum for mentorship, sponsorship, professional development and networking for women and men at our company. Why not try something like this at your office?

Ultimately, the goal is integration: creating a team where people from all backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique talents. This most certainly won’t happen overnight — we’re still working on this at Snagajob and have a way to go. Not everyone has the budget to hire a “chief diversity officer” or pay a consulting firm to create a gender-balanced hiring plan, but these small steps can be the start of any organization's fair hiring policy and retention techniques that deliver dividends long into the future.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/#12ed5adc2254

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4. Being an effective meeting facilitator Have you ever asked what makes a good facilitator? Have you, while facilitating a meeting or a discussion asked, “Am I doing a good job or do I really suck at this”? I can honestly say that I have asked this question several times while leading both meetings and discussions Finally I said to myself, “I am going to take the time to find out what makes a good facilitator”.

Over the last couple of days I have researched, gathered information, and asked several leaders what makes a good facilitator. With the information, I put together a few thoughts and tips to help you be a good facilitator.

Here are a 6 Tips for being a good facilitator: Prepare in Advance: Do your homework. Put yourself in the seats of your listeners. Come up with questions they might ask. If you are having trouble with the topic make sure to seek out someone with wisdom on the topic. You want to be sure that you are prepared and ready to discuss.

Define meeting Structure: It is imperative that you establish a group consensus so that everyone knows what outcome the group is after. You have to be perfectly clear if you want to lead the group effectively. If necessary bring a timer with you to stay on track with time. People hate when you go over on time and it erodes your trust. Also, it can help you as the facilitator if you understand the group dynamics and values. Why not take some time to get to know everyone.

Maybe even ask a few questions about the people themselves.

Here are a few ideas to get the meeting started: 1) 2) 3) 4)

The reason why we are meeting today is…

The purpose of the meeting is….

We will begin by…..

Today the meeting should not go more than….

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let them know that they are heard, but that you have to move on and keep the discussion moving.

Let them know that you can come back to them later.

Here are a few questions you can ask to prompt discussion: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

What would happen if we did?…..

In your experience…….

Tell me about……

What do you think about?……..

What ideas do you have?………

(Insert name), you’ve been quiet. What are you thoughts?……

Flipcharts and markers: Make sure that you have these on hand and you or someone is taking notes and capturing ideas, thoughts, and keywords. These must not be your ideas or your perception of what is being said, rather the persons exact ideas, thoughts, and keywords. If you need to come back and ask them to clarify, you can do that later.

Summarize and state next steps: Just as you stated your goals at the beginning, make sure that you summarize what was accomplished and provide next steps or action steps for the group. This is what will produce the greatest results. If there are responsibilities for the group or individuals make sure to outline and communicate those as well.

Embrace Silence: Silence during group discussion is not a bad thing. Some people process things out loud and some people process things internally. As a facilitator, your job is not to talk the whole time or tell long stories. Facilitators that are extroverts have a tendency to talk until they find something to say. If this is you, you will need to be conscious and aware of making sure to let others discuss as opposed to you talking for a lengthy period of time. Your job is to create the discussion by allowing others to talk. If silence remains for a couple minutes, ask the group “explain to me why there’s silence”, then allow them to talk, or silence to remain. Maybe the reason why the group is silent is because the question isn’t clear or people don’t understand what you’re asking them. After a couple more moments, ask the group “do you understand the questions?”, then stop talking again. In small group settings, silence is your friend.

Additional Tips and Warnings: 1) Get snacks and drinks so the people will feel more comfortable. Soft music can also help.

2) If you share some of your personal life, after a couple of weeks others will do the same because they feel that they can trust you.

3) Let everyone know that what is discussed is private and will not be used outside the group.

Source: http://dannybeckettjr.com/2011/04/6-tips-for-being-a-good-facilitator/

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5. Meeting preparation/Agenda 1) Steps to The Perfect Meeting Agenda According to a study conducted by Verizon Business, meetings are the #1 time waster in the work place. They are often unorganized, have no purpose and go off-topic. It’s also no mistake that most of these meetings are missing a clear meeting agenda.

Meeting objectives give adults a reason to meet. If there is no clear objective, there’s no point in meeting. This objective should outline exactly why you are holding a meeting and what you hope to accomplish as a result.

Here are 7 guidelines to walk you through how to create an effective meeting agenda: 1) Create your meeting agenda 3 days in advance Follow a process, whether it’s sent through email or printed and distributed, make sure everyone on your team knows what to expect.

Sending it in advanced ensures that attendees have ample time to prepare or read through any notes they will need before the meeting and raises flags if the objective doesn’t match their expectations.

2) Start with the simple details   

What time it should start? (end time is determined after agenda topics are set) Who should be attending? (more on this in day 2) The place or dial-in information for accessing the meeting

3) The Meeting Objective  

Before you start writing an agenda what is the goal of this meeting?

If asked why you are meeting, the objective should answer this in no more than 2

sentences.  Once that goal is established, prioritize the list of topics from most important to least (to ensure the most important pieces get accomplished).

4) Time Per Topic Let the content dictate how long each topic should take. Don’t fall into the trap of over scheduling time per topic.  ex: Introductions (2 minutes) People tend to schedule time based on the automatic 30 minute time block in their default calendar even if it could be done in 15 minutes or requires 45. Let the content dictate time, not the software.

5) Keep the agenda to less than 5 topics No one wants to spend 2 hours in a meeting. Long agendas seem daunting and often don’t get read.

6) Include any other pertinent information for the meeting. 

Ex: @Stephen will be taking meeting minutes.

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Ex2: Please read attached document on weekly sales numbers prior to meeting.

7) What if someone sends an invite with no agenda?

Come up with a company policy to deal with agenda-less meetings.

A common solution is to decline any invites that don’t include the necessary information to have a productive meeting.

For more info visit http://lessmeeting.com/7-steps-perfect-meeting-agenda/

2) Agenda Sample for a meeting/training Topic: Literacy Boost End line Assessment Training Location and Date: LuangPrabang, March 25 – 30, 2018 Dates 25/3/2018 26/3/2018

Details Vientiane Team Fly to LuangPrabang Trainer test the tools in LuangPrabang city schools.

Improve paper tools and updates them in tablets.

27/3/2018 Day 1 (28/3/2018) 8:00 - 8:30 Registration Session 8:30 - 9:00 Giving speech and officially opening the training 9:00 - 9:30 Participants introduction and set expectations.

9:30-10:00 Overview of Save the Children International 10:00-10:15 Coffee Break 10:15-11:00 The components of tools and the spirits of enumerators/data collectors.

11:00-12:00 Child safe guarding policy and children consent forms 13:30-14:00 Pre-Assessment Results and Target Schools 14:00-15:00 Evaluation Procedures and Tool utilizations (paper forms) 15:00-15:15 Coffee Break 15:15-16:30 Evaluation Procedures and Tool utilizations (paper forms) Day 2 (29/3/2018) 8:00-10:00 Evaluation Procedures and Tool utilizations (Tablets) 10:00-10:15 Coffee Break 10:15-12:00 Data Collection Role play (paper forms) 13:30-15:00 Data Collection Role play 1 (tablets) 15:00-15:15 Coffee Break 15:40-16:30 Final test in 2 LuangPrabang Schools (2 teams) Day 3 (30/3/2018) 08:00-15:30 Each district planning for real data collect and evaluation in their areas.

15:30-16:00 Training Closing

Person Incharge

Provincial Education Provincial Education Mr. Phonekeo Mr. Phaiboun Mr. Phonekeo Mr. Phonekeo Mr. Phaiboun Mrs. Duangmany Mrs. Duangmany Mrs. Duangmany Mrs. Duangmany Mrs. Duangmany Mrs. Duangmany Mr. Phaiboun Mr. Phonekeo Chairman

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6. An invitation letter to Local government partner 1. Teacher training invitation to teachers (Gov version).

Lao People’s Democratic Republic Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity ====000==== Phonthong District Education and Sports Bureau Reg No………………..

Date…/……/.......

Invitation Letter To: 21 LEARN Project primary school principals and teachers of cluster school 3 and 4.

Topic: To attend Teaching Learning Circle Training in Phonthong.

According to: The invitation of Provincial Education and Sports and Service, reg No 0010 Date July 24, 2018.

According to: The agreement of Phonthong District Education and Sports Bureau on July 26, 2018.

Therefore, the chief of Phonthong District Education and Sports Bureau, officially would like to invite all the cluster 3 and 4 primary school principals and teachers to attend Teaching Learning Circle Training under the LEARN on July 30, 2018 in the District Hall of Phonthong.

1. Target Participants: Grade 1 and 2 primary school teachers and principal of Vangxieng Primary School.

Grade 1 and 2 primary school teachers and principal of Longyang Primary School.

Grade 1 and 2 primary school teachers and principal of Ban Donh Primary School.

Grade 1 and 2 primary school teachers and principal of Thongtai Primary School.

Grade 1 and 2 primary school teachers and principal of NayangPrimary School.

Grade 1 and 2 primary school teachers and principal of Pak Uem Primary School.

Grade 1 and 2 primary school teachers and principal of Hinhae Primary School.

Total: 21 participants.

Note: Travelling date: 29 July, 2018 Attending meeting date: 30 – 31 July, 2018 Returning home date: 1 August, 2018 - All costs will be covered by the LEARN Project.

- Document to be prepared: Bring last year student reading results, challenges and lesson learns.

Therefore, I would like all of you follow this invitation strictly.

Chief of Phonthong District Education and Sports Bureau

Amkha KEOAMPHON

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7. Welcome speech Lao version Sample opening speech on VEDC workshop.

Excellency:

Mr and Mrs Chair persons

Good morning: All participants I am so proud to be honor for this assignment from DESB to be an opening speech today for Village Education Development Committee Workshop for VEDCs in Muenghuep from August 23-25, 2018.

On the presentative of workshop chairman, I would like to appreciate and deeply pride to all village education development committees who dedicated both energy and times for this special workshop.

Because it is……….

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The village education development Committee, is one of the village organization that responsible for develop the education for all in within the village.

They are a part of the education planning within their villages both in and out of schools as well as empower and facilitate villagers to completed primary level compulsorily.

The objective of today are to:

1. To strengthen to village education development committees on school develop plan writing, strengthen all fields in order to enforce schools to become more quality ones as well as being the model schools in the future.

2. For all VEDC to bring back knowledge and implement in their villages in school development planning in accuracy and meaningful manners.

Expectation: 1. Train VEDC to know and understand how to write school development plan accuracy, precise and timely.

Training Documents: 1.

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School development to achieve education quality standard.

Roles and Responsibilities of VEDC. Village Education Development Planning.

Community Engagement and Involvement in Village Education Development.

School budget management and utilization School Conservation and Protection.

Understanding the concept of School Development.

Child rights and gender equality.

Education Inclusion.

During the workshop, we all, the participants should research, reflect and share ideas on school development planning that we had faced in the past including challenges and recommendations, how to solve the challenges and problems. It is a really good time for all VEDC to gather, discuss and share ideas and exchange real life experiences too.

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Even though we will/might face lots of challenges and problems on the village education development, I sure that all of us will be able to get through these circumstances and make our village education development move forward to better and quality.

On behalf of DESB leader, I would like to deeply wish all participants healthy, have a happy life with personal and family members as well as continue coaching and leading our education development in our district in order to move forward to quality and progress.

On this special occasion, I on behalf of the chairman would like to officially open this workshop from this time onward.

Thank you very much,

8. Effective Project Presentation 1) 5 Steps To Become A Better Presenter Last up in this month’s “Career Boot Camp” blog series (read my previous entries here, here, and here) are my tips on becoming a better presenter, essential if you want to be seen as a good leader, build your workplace credibility, or catch the attention of upper management.

Here are five steps to help you utilize every presentation as an opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities and leadership attributes: Understand your audience: I once sat in the audience where a presenter was obviously delivering a “canned” presentation he had previously used. How did I know? He was giving a “retail sales 101” speech to an audience of highly skilled and experienced medical equipment sales professionals. And, oops, he also forgot to change the company name listed on several of his slides.

Now that’s how to lose audience attention quickly!

For every presentation, your topic and discussion points must be relevant for the audience. Ask yourself: Who is my audience? Why are they here? What do they already know about my topic?

What are the attendees’ goals and objectives? How many people will be there?

Once you have the answers to these types of questions, you can tailor your presentation to your audience. And if your presentation is part of a larger meeting with other presenters involved, don’t forget to determine how your presentation will relate to the overall meeting, the meeting theme (if there is one), and to the topics of the other presenters.

Know your objectives and your material: Is the objective of your presentation to educate or persuade your audience? For example, are you teaching project management techniques or trying to convince the executive team to give your department additional budget money for product innovation projects next year?

Tell your “story” with flair: One of your presentation goals should be to inspire enthusiasm for your topic. To do this, be creative and think about ways you can involve the audience, such as through stories, humor, examples/statistics, and eye-catching visual aids. Many CEOs today have For use in AEC English Center and For Teaching and Learning English Only

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stopped using text heavy PowerPoint presentations and have adopted a style that includes lots of images for visual appeal.

Notes Carmine Gallo, author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, “This style of delivering presentations is fresh, engaging, and ultimately far more effective than slide after slide of wordy bullet points.” Including stories can also be a great way to help people learn and better visualize information.

Test the logistics: Go see the room where you’ll present. Ensure everything works: Microphones, computer, projector(s), screen, etc. Is the seating adequate and appropriately set up? Will those sitting in the back be able to see you when you present? If needed, are flip charts or white boards and pens ready? If handing out documents, are they ready? Preparing for the worst is the best way to ensure your presentation will run smoothly.

Practice, practice, practice: Wowing the audience (and management) is a great way to get yourself noticed as you climb the proverbial career ladder. Take time to ensure you’ll do a great job by practicing. I like to rehearse out loud to see how my presentation sounds and then I practice in front of a mirror to make sure I look comfortable while I’m presenting. It’s also helpful to ask someone to listen to you and provide feedback.

The more time you spend preparing for presentations the better the results will be. Practice and preparation may not make your presentations perfect, but it will definitely get you noticed – in a good way!

By: Lisa Quast https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2013/03/25/career-boot-camp-5-stepsto-become-a-better-presenter/#2ee0f1b214cf

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Part V: Effective Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting.

1. Data Collection 3 tips for good data collection Collecting high quality data is essential to the success of any project or initiative. Funding providers and, especially, local project managers, often play important roles in data collection.

There are several things that need to be considered to ensure that data collection processes and measurement systems are stable and reliable. Incorporating these into a data collection plan will improve the likelihood that the data and measurements can be used to support the analysis.

Tip 1. Identify the problem and encourage honesty It is important to be clear about why data is being collected and what it will be used for. There can be legitimate fear amongst program managers that collecting data on a program’s performance is akin to conducting an audit. That is, if certain measures aren’t achieved a program may be deemed unsuccessful and further funding or support may cease. For example, when asking project managers to report on the number of project participants, take the time to explain why it is important to report honestly. They may need assurance that their funding or support will not be jeopardised if they don’t achieve a particular count.

Tip 2. Use consistent definitions Accurate data collection is essential to maintaining the integrity of research and evaluation. When multiple teams or project managers are involved in collecting data from their own sphere or project, all parties responsible for the collection of data should be given consistent definitions.

Otherwise, if two people interpret things differently, the differences might affect the data. For example, when reporting on a monthly basis, is each figure a count for the previous month, or is it an aggregate of all previous months? It is important to consider carefully how the definition of those two statistics would differ and which would be the more meaningful. This should be explained carefully to all data collectors involved.

Tip 3. Decide who will analyse, interpret and report the results The person analysing, interpreting and report the results needs to know what analysis will be required, even before the first data point is collected. Analysis of the data must be carried out thoughtfully and carefully, thinking about what it actually means and whether the data can accurately explain it. Consideration should be given to whether there is enough data to draw particularly conclusions and care taken to not make assumptions as a result of incomplete data.

Conclusion Data collection is too important to take lightly, particularly when program budgets hinge on numbers reported in research and evaluation reports. Good data collection will result in research questions being able to answered correctly, studies being able to repeated and validated, resources and budgets being used wisely and supporting sound http://nsfconsulting.com.au/3-tips-for-good-data-collection/

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2. The Data Analysis Process:

By John Dillard 5 Steps To Better Decision Making For most businesses and government agencies, lack of data isn’t a problem. In fact, it’s the opposite: there’s often too much information available to make a clear decision. With so much data to sort through, you need something more from your data:   

You need to know it is the right data for answering your question; You need to draw accurate conclusions from that data; and You need data that informs your decision making process

In short, you need better data analysis. With the right data analysis process and tools, what was once an overwhelming volume of disparate information becomes a simple, clear decision point.

To improve your data analysis skills and simplify your decisions, execute these five steps in your data analysis process: Step 1: Define Your Questions In your organizational or business data analysis, you must begin with the right question(s).

Questions should be measurable, clear and concise. Design your questions to either qualify or disqualify potential solutions to your specific problem or opportunity.

For example, start with a clearly defined problem: A government contractor is experiencing rising costs and is no longer able to submit competitive contract proposals. One of many questions to solve this business problem might include: Can the company reduce its staff without compromising quality?

Step 2: Set Clear Measurement Priorities A) Decide What To Measure Using the government contractor example, consider what kind of data you’d need to answer your key question. In this case, you’d need to know the number and cost of current staff and the percentage of time they spend on necessary business functions. In answering this question, you likely need to answer many sub-questions (e.g., Are staff currently under-utilized? If so, what process improvements would help?). Finally, in your decision on what to measure, be sure to include any reasonable objections any stakeholders might have (e.g., If staff are reduced, how would the company respond to surges in demand?).

B) Decide How To Measure It

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Thinking about how you measure your data is just as important, especially before the data collection phase, because your measuring process either backs up or discredits your analysis later on. Key questions to ask for this step include:   

What is your time frame? (e.g., annual versus quarterly costs) What is your unit of measure? (e.g., USD versus Euro) What factors should be included? (e.g., just annual salary versus annual salary plus cost of staff benefits)

Step 3: Collect Data With your question clearly defined and your measurement priorities set, now it’s time to collect your data. As you collect and organize your data, remember to keep these important points in mind:  

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Before you collect new data, determine what information could be collected from existing databases or sources on hand. Collect this data first.

Determine a file storing and naming system ahead of time to help all tasked team members collaborate. This process saves time and prevents team members from collecting the same information twice.

If you need to gather data via observation or interviews, then develop an interview template ahead of time to ensure consistency and save time.

Keep your collected data organized in a log with collection dates and add any source notes as you go (including any data normalization performed). This practice validates your conclusions down the road.

Step 4: Analyze Data After you’ve collected the right data to answer your question from Step 1, it’s time for deeper data analysis. Begin by manipulating your data in a number of different ways, such as plotting it out and finding correlations or by creating a pivot table in Excel. A pivot table lets you sort and filter data by different variables and lets you calculate the mean, maximum, minimum and standard deviation of your data.

Step 5: Interpret Results After analyzing your data and possibly conducting further research, it’s finally time to interpret your results. As you interpret your analysis, keep in mind that you cannot ever prove a hypothesis true: rather, you can only fail to reject the hypothesis. Meaning that no matter how much data you collect, chance could always interfere with your results.

As you interpret the results of your data, ask yourself these key questions:  Does the data answer your original question? How?  Does the data help you defend against any objections? How?  Are there any limitation on your conclusions, any angles you haven’t considered?

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If your interpretation of the data holds up under all of these questions and considerations, then you likely have come to a productive conclusion. The only remaining step is to use the results of your data analysis process to decide your best course of action.

By following these five steps in your data analysis process, you make better decisions for your business or government agency because your choices are backed by data that has been robustly collected and analyzed. With practice, your data analysis gets faster and more accurate – meaning you make better, more informed decisions to run your organization most effectively.

Want to draw the most accurate conclusions from your data? Click below to download a free guide from Big Sky Associates and discover how the right data analysis drives success for your organization. For more info visit https://www.bigskyassociates.com/ 3. Prepare Report to Donor 7 Tips for Creating an Effective Nonprofit Annual Report August 12, 2017 by Charles Zhang 1. Use visuals Convey the impact your nonprofit has had through pictures or infographics or a combination of the two. Avoid huge blocks of text (that may not be read!) and opt for more pictures and fewer wordsThey use colorful and cute infographics to inform their readers about their meaningful impact!

2. Make it personal Tell individuals’ stories. Humanize the success that is the result of your fundraising and hard work. Select meaningful quotes and pictures that highlight the best of your nonprofit organization’s work.

3. Be honest about your successes and the areas that you can (and will!) improve in. Transparency is key in building and maintaining the trust of your donors and is a crucial aspect of any nonprofit’s annual report.

4. Be Specific Be specific about how donations were used and the ways in which your nonprofit created a real impact. Your donors want to know how their money is helping! Use specific stories, campaigns, or events (while using visuals and making them personal!) to showcase the difference your nonprofit is making.

5. Say “Thank You” Convey gratitude throughout the annual report. Some nonprofit annual reports dedicate pages to individual and corporate donors. Whichever style you choose, be sure that your report exudes appreciation.

6. Inspire action Tell your readers how they can continue to support your organization. Be specific and include the various ways that readers can continue or begin to support your nonprofit. Talk about your needs and the most beneficial ways to help.

7. Include the Financials Include the financials in easy-to-understand graphs and charts. You don’t need to go into extreme detail, but let your supports know where your revenue came from and where you spent that money. https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-annual-report-tips/ For use in AEC English Center and For Teaching and Learning English Only

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Part VI: Access to International Development Organizations Jobs in Laos.

1. United Nations for Development Program http://www.la.undp.org/ The Biggest development organization in Laos that leading the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

2. INGO Jobs website http://www.directoryofngos.org/ingo2/index.php NGO/INGO jobs and trainings/workshops advertising provider organization.

3. 108 Jobs https://108.jobs/ Advertising both Company and Development jobs in Laos.

4. Index Jobs https://indevjobs.org/country/laos 5. Advertising both Company and Development jobs in Laos.

6. Vientiane Time Newspaper for Job. http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/ The first English Newspapers Agency in Laos that cover both Lao and International news. It also advertises international jobs and scholarships opportunities for Lao people too.

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Part VII: References and Thank you notes 1. References 1) UNDP in Laos http://www.la.undp.org/ 2) INGO jobs in Laos http://www.directoryofngos.org/ingo2/index.php 3) Company and NGO jobs in Laos https://108.jobs/ 4) Company and NGO jobs in Laos https://indevjobs.org/country/laos 5) Vientiane Time Newspaper http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/ 6) Save the children International https://laos.savethechildren.net/ 7) Plan International www.plan-international.org 8) CARE International http://www.care.org/ 9) World Vision International https://www.wvi.org/laos 10) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_non-governmental_organization 11) This article is from the May 2016 edition of the Toastmaster magazine.

12) https://www.forbes.com/#12ed5adc2254 13) http://dannybeckettjr.com/2011/04/6-tips-for-being-a-good-facilitator/ 14) http://lessmeeting.com/7-steps-perfect-meeting-agenda/ 15) https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2013/03/25/career-boot-camp-5-steps-to-become-abetter-presenter/#2ee0f1b214cf 16) http://nsfconsulting.com.au/3-tips-for-good-data-collection/ 17) https://www.bigskyassociates.com Special thanks to Mr. Houmphanh Soulivongxay who wrote me a supporting/Recommendation letter and Thanks to students and all friendly user this module.

2. Thank you note English is very important for daily communication both in house and at the work places.

Therefore, I collect lots of information and data both real and unreal in order to make a NGO Rural development English module. The objective of this module is to be used in English Teaching and Learning Purpose only. I guarantee that no part of info or data will be used in other illegally ways.

Thank you very much for lots of sources, such as from Save the Children, CARE, PLAN, UNDP, Wikipedia, FORD and other relevant sources websites.

For the user, no parts of the module data and info be used in other ways rather than teaching and learning English.

Thank you very much for the above information, the friendly users, students and teachers.

Chasy Somwhang

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