Managing Capacity - what to do when you can't do any more

Special workshop to accompany our Guide to Managing Capacity

This special introduction to Managing Capacity complements our core workshop programme. It is based on the new Lasting Difference Guide to Managing Capacity, a copy of which will be provided.

Managing capacity is the primary challenge for non-profit organisations, but effective strategies exist once we understand what capacity really is and where it comes from.

The workshop begins by redefining capacity and introducing ways to measure it, before identifying how to manage it, with proven strategies for aligning resources and demand more sustainably. It focuses on organisational capacity, though individual capacity is also considered, just as it is in the new guide.

Click 'Tickets' to book your place or contact us if you would like more information. (Follow the links below for our other masterclasses).

Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes from this standalone course are to:

• Broaden participants' awareness of capacity.
• Deepen understanding of how to measure and manage it.
• Increase ability to take action on capacity.

Features

• Clear content delivery, backed up with comprehensive extra resources: 32 page guide to Managing Capacity, course slides, handouts & full masterclass notes.
• Interactive workshop, active learning – work on your own capacity challenges and goals.
• Peer sharing and support, with breakout spaces for small group activity, supported by members of the Lasting Difference team.

Other masterclasses for Autumn 2022:

System Capacity and Leadership: 21st September

Managing Capacity addresses things at an individual and organisational level. But how much capacity do we have within the wider sectors and systems we are part of - and how do we build more of it? This companion masterclass introduces 'Shine a Light', our new guide to system sustainability, capacity and leadership.

About The Lasting Difference

These sessions are led by Graeme Reekie, author of the popular Lasting Difference toolkit and Director of The Lasting Difference consultancy (formerly 'Wren and Greyhound'). Graeme is a respected charity consultant who has supported nonprofit organisations through workshops, facilitation and strategic consultancy over 15+ years. Members of the Lasting Difference team will also be on hand to help out during the workshops.

The updated fifth edition of the Lasting Difference has just been published and is available from TheLastingDifference.com, with more than 7500 copies now in use by charities and social enterprises around the world.

FAQs

Q. Do I need to book for all your workshops separately?

A. Yes, please help us manage the events by booking onto each event separately. You can do this using the links above.

Q. How many people can take part?

A. There are up to 20 places available for each session. Up to three people from the same organisation can take part, but please book separately as this makes it easier to manage communications.

Q. What if I only want to do one or two of the workshops, or if I can't attend one?

A. That's fine! People who do all three get a lot more from the experience and the relationships that are built. Taken together, the masterclasses provide a coherent programme to help you address sustainability in your project or organisation. But they also stand alone in themselves, with short refreshers at the start to introduce any core concepts you may have missed.

Q. What is the refund policy if I need to cancel?

You can cancel your booking within two weeks of the event for a full refund. After this date, we cannot provide refunds because of the administration costs we will have incurred.

Either way, if you book a place but need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing: info@thelastingdifference.com