Organisation and Leadership

Explore the dynamics of group formation and leadership, understanding the essential roles and responsibilities that contribute to effective teamwork. Learn about the significance of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their impact on women’s empowerment and community development. Discover strategies for enhancing productivity and income through targeted interventions. Gain insights into interpersonal communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution to foster cohesive and sustainable groups. Delve into the principles of cooperatives and the vital role of group leaders in driving social change. This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge to build and lead successful community initiatives.

Organisation and Leadership

1 What is a Group?

  1. What is a Group?
  2. Deliverables of a Group
  3. Roles of Group Members
  4. Basic Requirements for Sustainable Groups
  5. Self Help Groups: What and Why

2 Group Identity and Cohesion

  1. Self-Help Group Concept
  2. Characteristics of SHGs
  3. Functioning of SHGs
  4. Objectives of the Group
  5. Rules of the Group
  6. Role of Group Promoters
  7. Recording Group Proceedings

3 Processes in Group Formation

  1. Development Process of SHGs
  2. SHG Stabilization
  3. Self-Reliance and Withdrawal
  4. Role of SHGs and NGOs

4 Types of Interventions to Enhance Women’s Income and Productivity

  1. Issues Responsible for Low Productivity
  2. Interventions to Improve Productivity
  3. Sector-Specific Interventions
  4. Policy and Programme Interventions
  5. Facilitating Micro-Entrepreneurship

5 Interpersonal Communication

  1. Non-Verbal Communication
  2. Verbal Communication
  3. Elements of Interpersonal Communication
  4. Conversation Management
  5. Interpersonal Skills for Trainers

6 Encouraging Participatory

  1. Growth of a Group and Decision Making
  2. Developing Problem Solving Skills
  3. Method of Decision Making
  4. Problems in Decision Making
  5. Work Plan for Your Training Session

7 Conflict Resolution

  1. Stages of Conflict
  2. Functionality of Conflict
  3. How People Respond to Conflict
  4. Steps for Conflict Management
  5. Conflict Management during Pre-Group Formation Stage
  6. Case Study: Kaliamman SHG in Pachalur

8 Natural and “Affinity” Groups

  1. Groups and Self Help Groups
  2. Membership
  3. Inclusion of New Members
  4. Deletion of Non-Poor Members
  5. SHG Facilitation
  6. Identifying Effective SHGs

9 Self Help Groups as Women’s Institutions

  1. Self Help Groups as Women’s Institutions
  2. Formation of Groups
  3. Organizing Group Meetings
  4. Addressing Community Issues
  5. New Member Joins the Group

10 Benefits of SHGs

  1. Benefits of SHGs
  2. Financial Implications of SHGs
  3. Advantages of Financing SHGs for Banks
  4. Direct and Indirect Financial and Social Benefits

11 Factors Influencing Group Formation

  1. Factors Influencing Group Formation
  2. Local Factors
  3. Geographical and Regional Factors
  4. Season
  5. Environment and Ecology
  6. Politics
  7. Caste
  8. Leadership
  9. Financial Status

12 Process of Forming SHGs with an External Facilitator

  1. Stages of SHG Development
  2. Role of NGO at Each Stage
  3. Role Transformation in SHGs
  4. Factors Influencing SHG Growth
  5. Design Features of Successful SHGs

13 Women’s Cooperatives, Associations and Unions

  1. SEWA’s Integrated Approach
  2. Joint Action of Unions and Cooperatives
  3. SEWA Bank and Financial Services
  4. SEWA’s Role in Training and Capacity-Building
  5. SEWA Cooperative Federations

14 Cooperative Principles and Rights and Duties of Cooperative Members

  1. Definition, Values, and Principles of Cooperatives
  2. Rights and Duties of Cooperative Members
  3. Economic Participation of Members
  4. Duties and Responsibilities of Members
  5. Cooperative Education and Training

15 Formation and Problems of Women’s Cooperatives

  1. Organization of a Cooperative Society
  2. Steps for Organizing a Society
  3. Problems of Women’s Cooperatives
  4. Case Studies and Problem Situations
  5. Government Schemes for Women’s Cooperatives

16 Role of Cooperatives in Production of Goods and Services

  1. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
  2. Operation Flood
  3. The Anand Pattern
  4. Role of Women in Dairy Cooperatives
  5. NDDB’s Role in Animal Breeding
  6. Cooperative Development and Institution Building

17 Role of Cooperatives, Unions and Associations for Community Services

  1. SEWA Federations
  2. SEWA Bank – Urban Banking
  3. Capacity-Building of SEWA’s Leaders
  4. SEWA Campaigns
  5. SEWA’s Role in Confronting Natural Disasters
  6. Self-Employment Through Integrated Rural Development

18 Cooperative Unions

  1. National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI)
  2. Management and Functions of NCUI
  3. Cooperative Education and Training
  4. Cooperative Information and Data Management
  5. Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperative Policy

19 Role of Group Leaders

  1. Roles Leaders Perform
  2. Steps of Decision-Making Cycle for Leaders
  3. Training and Development of Community Leaders
  4. Conducting Effective Community Meetings
  5. Identifying and Empowering Group Leaders

20 Attributes of Group Leaders

  1. Identification of Group Leaders and Leadership Training
  2. Defining Leadership
  3. Core Leadership Traits
  4. Leadership Among Poor Women
  5. Skills for Leadership

21 Identifying Group Leaders

  1. Identification of Group Leaders and Leadership Training
  2. Desirable Leader Traits Identified by Community Women
  3. The Leadership Trait Matrix
  4. Traits that Leaders Possess
  5. Gender Differences in Leadership Traits
  6. Female Leader Traits and Skills
  7. Characteristics of Community Leaders

22 Setting Objectives for Leadership Training

  1. Setting Objectives for Leadership Training
  2. Leadership: A Process of Maturation
  3. Building an Environment for Leadership through Capacity Building
  4. Training for Development of Leadership Competencies
  5. Support from Community Organizers in Task Performance

23 Methods of Leadership Training- Informal and Formal

  1. Methods of Leadership Training: Informal and Formal
  2. Developing Decision-Making Skills
  3. Developing Communication and Negotiation Skills
  4. Developing Management Skills
  5. Developing Self-Confidence