Word Count: 2000-2500 words

This assessment will require you to participate online activities and write a weekly reflective journal around the discussions and activities for 10 weeks of online activities and materials covered in the unit .After engaging in the online activities and discussions, reflect on what you've learned, how the material connects to the course objectives, and its application in real-world scenarios. Write a weekly reflection capturing your thoughts, insights, and any challenges faced during that week.

At the end of the 10-week period, review your weekly reflections and synthesize the key themes, concepts, and your overall learning journey. Analyze how your understanding evolved and discuss the most significant learnings from the course.

Integrate at least eight scholarly resources, such as peer-reviewed journal articles or book chapters, to support your reflections and analysis. Apply APA 7 referencing style for all citations and references.

You must use APA 7 referencing. Your written essay should include at least 8 peer-reviewed (scholarly) journal articles or book chapters, in addition to any textbook references, reports by service organizations and government reports or websites.

Week 1	Introduction to management in community services: foundations of management practice.	Robbins,et.al(2019), chp 1 Hudson (2009), chp 1	Applying principles of management to your own experiences and your own goals within this course.
Week 2	The structure, roles and processes of governance.	Hudson (2009), chp 2 - 4	Review board composition and self-evaluate a mission.
Week 3	Leadership theories	Robbins,et.al(2019) chp 11 Hudson, (2009), chp 14	Applying theories of leadership to real-world figures.
Week 4	Motivational theories	Robbins,et.al(2019) chp 10	Motivate staff and volunteers in a community service
Week 5	Foundations of decision making	Robbins,et.al(2019) chp 3	Make decisions in an environment of risk and uncertainty
Week 6	Strategic management and planning	Robbins,et.al(2019) chp 5	Examine a Strategic Plan for a not-for-profit organisation
Week 7	Control methods & Strategy Plans	Hudson, (2009), chp 15	Discussing the key components of objectives, outputs, and outcomes within a strategy plan context.
Week 8	Establishing performance measures and managing performance	Hudson, (2009), chp 9	Analysing a CSO Performance Report
Week 9	Maximising efficiency from teams & Team Development	Hudson, (2009), chp 16	Evaluating how generational changes can affect management in CSOs
Week 10	Management Consulting and Not-For-Profit Organisations	Hudson (2009), chp 12	Reflecting on the current challenges facing the Not-For-Profit sector.
Week 11	Creating learning organisations	Hudson, (2009), chp 16	Apply organisational design principles to remedy common instituational problems
Week 12	Summary: Individual Skills for Managers & Managing Teams		Discussing your understanding of management in CSOs.