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"VIPP" and "Games and Exercises" published by UNICEF. "The Guiding Hand"
published by UN Department of Public Information. "The Blue Book"
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Becoming a Rapid E-Learning Pro(
1.34MB)
This ebook provides an insider’s perspective on getting the results that make you a rapid e-learning pro. In it, I’ll share with you the proven methods and techniques I’ve developed after 15 years of building e-learning courses.
Team Development Workbook (
1310KB)
A set of 45 Team development exercises which are linked to the "Team Characteristics Assessment" or can be run as stand alone activities.
Tools for
Development - A handbook for those engaged in development activities (
502KB)
Published by the Department for International Development (UK), Tools for
Development draws together a range of techniques designed to help undertake
development activities and interventions of any size and kind.
Human Rights -
A Basic Handbook for UN Staff (
803KB)
This handbook provides an overview of human rights instruments and developments;
the role of United Nations organs in protecting human rights; the international
mechanisms which have evolved to monitor implementation of rights and process
complaints; strategies engaged to promote and protect human rights within the
United Nations; and the role of UNHCHR and other United Nations partners.
The Blue Book - A
Hands on Approach to Advocating for the MDGs
(English1.11MB,
French1.10MB,
Spanish2.78MB)
A communications and advocacy toolkit. Published by UNDP, the toolkit is
designed primarily for those working the Country Offices; to help them build and
deepen partnerships that weave together policy research, monitoring, advocacy
and operational work into a compelling force for advancing the MDGs at the
country level.
The Guiding Hand:
Brokering partnerships for sustainable development (1.42MB)
This book explores the scope and potential of the broker’s role, and identifies
the skills and personal attributes that brokers need to be effective. It
includes a step-by-step “route map” to help partnership brokers identify
suitable partners and nurture the partnership to maturity, as well as advice on
how to appoint and supervise a broker.
How
to Organise and Run Learning Workshops (720KB)
This is recognised as one of the best guides ever produced within the UN
System. In collaboration with UNICEF, the Staff College updated this guide.
Any suggestions for further improvement gratefully received.
Meetings (919KB)
A colourful poster to put on your meeting room wall. It serves as a reminder on
how to run effective meetings. This was designed by Staff College.
Communication as a Reform
Tool for the United Nations (78KB)
This booklet covers Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Crisis Management,
Special Issues in Emergencies, Interviews and Presentations. It is, basically,
a 'Tips & Techniques' on communication for UN staff. It was produced by the
Staff College in collaboration with The Center for Development Communications,
Globus et Locus and funded by Compagnia di San Paolo.
VIPP: Visualisation in
Participatory Programmes (3.30MB)
A manual for trainers and facilitators in participatory group events produced by
UNICEF Bangladesh. Full of great ideas and a good use of photographs to explain
what is, after all, a visual process.
Games and Exercises (1.34MB)
A manual for facilitators and trainers involved in participatory group events.
These games and exercises have been carefully selected with an intercultural
application in mind. They are an addition to the VIPP manual above. The manual
was produced by UNICEF.
UN - Business Partnership Resources
Brokering Guidebook
Since 1992, Ros has been at the forefront of promoting systematic and
professional approaches to cross-sector partnering activities – specifically those
that include the business sector as key partners in sustainable development.
She has published widely and developed capacity building programmes in a
range of settings – both geographic and institutional. On behalf of the IBLF, she
was a co-founder and remains a co-director of both The Partnering Initiative
and of the Partnership Brokers Accreditation Scheme.
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