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MBA, Ph.D in Management
Harvard university
Feb-1997 - Aug-2003
Professor
Strayer University
Jan-2007 - Present
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e y m _ Several months on, they now provide practical support for people in the area on an informal basis. Some of the beneficiaries are living in their own homes,
m others are in sheltered or residential accommodation.
)nt... harity Law The group doesn't have a name and they still operate from one member's converted garage. However they have established a good reputation, and other
1d Regilation volunteers with skills are approaching them on a regular basis - some of them afler having received help, and wanting to 'give something back'. -tivit_:y : Case udy: So far, the group's skills and time have been used to: hinking about trategic - Provide emergency practical help with minor repairs lanning . Help people when they have to contact agencies about benefits, finances and legal matters
)pendix 1 . Shop for people who cannot leave their homes easily ppendix 1 0 Shop with people who (for various reasons)find it difficult to manage money
Preparing a - Transport people attending medical appointments or meetings
: plan _ . Provide basic help with gardening, decorating, button sewing, letter reading and writing ml The group members are gradually becoming aware that there may be other ways of providing what they now know are very valued services (e.g. ways of ire arin a providing basic materials and resources, potential which could come from having an actual premises, etc). They are also aware that there may be risks and
c Plan _ disadvantages to informal arrangement5_
m 3 Some ofthis awareness has come from experience and feedback from their l'clients" and from other agencies involved in supporting the clients. m. The group is also now aware of other established 'voluntary' organisations which appear to be doing similar things - there have been complaints and
n’ or Busmess grurnblings from all sides about 'competition' and boundaries. D"? Resourcing The group has met, and discussed things, and researched possibilities. It's been suggested that a Strategic Plan with clear airns, objectives and performance
anisation - indicators, would help them in their funding bids. mg {esourcinE
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