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Performance Measurement & Reporting in First Nations [NEW]
This publication will enable First Nations to use performance reporting as part of their strategy to enhance performance and strengthen their communities and organizations. The focus is on reporting on performance to community members. With the guidance of an Advisory Committee, and supported by Case Studies, the publication will identify core principles of performance reporting in First Nation environments and draws the link to financial reporting. Issues to be examined include: the appropriate level and frequency of reporting; identifying the important aspects of performance; identifying the kinds of information to be reported; and, preparing reports on goals.
An Introduction to First Nations Comprehensive Community Planning - A Primer for Aboriginal Management [NEW]
Many communities throughout the country are undertaking Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) in an effort to improve their economic base while asserting their independence and ownership of community resources. This publication will include best practices and case studies and focuses on: history and evolution of CCP; exploring indigenous principles; and current models and insights from First Nations who have completed CCP.
Developing an Effective Remedial Management Plan [NEW]
This publication is intended to help communities develop the knowledge and techniques needed to develop a Remedial Management Plan for their communities and in so doing help them achieve financial stability and accountability. With the support of case studies, issues to be examined include: What is a RMP? Understanding the RMP and its impact; Who does what and when in the RMP? How do you develop a RMP? Measuring and assessing performance of the RMP.
Risk Management — A Practical Guide for Aboriginal Management
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This resource describes the principles of risk management, defines risk management; provides risk management tools and presents a risk management structure. The tool kit also includes a glossary of terms and a case study.
Project Management — A Practical Guide for Aboriginal Management
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This tool kit describes the principles and key elements of project management. It includes a description of the process from start to finish, a sample project management business case for small and large-scale projects, a project management checklist, and a glossary of project management terms.
Developing Business Plans and Funding Proposals — A Practical Guide for Aboriginal Management
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This is a guide for preparing a business plan and proposal writing. It will describe business plan basics, the key elements of a business plan, and the business planning process. It will also include a business plan template for different types of ventures.
Technology and Operations Management — A Practical Guide for Aboriginal Management
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This is a how-to guide on technology and operations in an Aboriginal workplace. It outlines basic office necessities, software options and elements of building office connectivity. It also explains how to build a technical support unit and identify security concerns, and provides a technology and operations checklist.
Managing Employee Performance — For Aboriginal Managers
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This innovative resource introduces the Personal Performance Wheel - a tool to evaluate employee performance which brings together principles of human resources management, traditional aboriginal teachings on values and ethics and the teachings of the medicine wheel. It includes a description of the process, the tool itself and a short PowerPoint presentation that can be used to introduce the process to Council and staff.
Introduction to Document Management — For Aboriginal Managers
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This publication has been developed to help Aboriginal managers plan and implement an information management system. It lays the groundwork to ensure implementation of an effective document management system, and introduces basic issues and approaches.
Strategic Management & Accountability for First Nations – Best Practices to Consider
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Organizational success is closely linked with the ability of leaders to manage strategically -understanding what strategic management is all about provides an opportunity to make improvements in planning and accountability type activities.
This publication will provide Aboriginal leaders with key information about strategic management and accountability and highlight some best practices that will help enhance the quality of Aboriginal practices in planning and accountability. There are 5 sections:
- Introduction
- Accountability and related issues
- Strategic management
- Best practices
- Sources of information