HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT

Training in ELSA
Since the implementation of the Training Orientation Programme (TOP) which is the basic structural framework for general Training at all levels of the organisation, ELSA has tried to develop its members through the provision of training at said levels. Supplemental thereto, the Human Resources Development Concept (HRDC) now focuses on the individual member and his/her development according to the required skills, knowledge and attitudes for the respective positions in the organisation. The fulfilment of the concept presumes a Director for Training at local, national and international levels of ELSA. According to the job description it is the responsibility of that Director to ensure the development of each individual member. Referring to the philosophy statement HRDC tries to ensure that training resources and activities are used to contribute to our aims and our philosophy.

The link between the Philosophy Statement and Training Position in the International Community

Philosophy Statement

Strategy executed by IB NB LG

by means of Efficient operational Structures (infrastructure) -financial basis -tools -office/equipment Qualified members (Training) -Attitude -Knowledge -Skills

Since we identify ourselves with the values of our Philosophy Statement we seek to develop ourselves in line therewith.

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT vision purpose means

QUALIFIED ELSA MEMBER Attitude The qualified ELSA-Member seeks to understand and actively promotes tolerance and respect for all cultures of the world. He/She is a person that is socially responsible and wants to act for the good of society trying to use his knowledge and skills to analyse and find solutions in a pluralistic critical and creative way. Knowledge The qualified ELSA -Member has a good level of ELSA knowledge. He/She is a person that has a broad scientific knowledge about other cultures and legal systems, international structures and the state of Europe and the world. Skills He/She is a person that has the necessary commitment and skills to fulfil his/her personal task in order to achieve ELSA's objectives.

THE QUALIFIED ELSA-MEMBER

Knowledge ELSA Knowledge -foreign cultures -foreign legal systems -state of Europe and the world

Skills -ELSA job skills -personal skills

Attitudes international responsibility active social awareness ethic of tolerance and respect

ELSA'S MEANS TOWARDS DEVELOPING THE REQUIRED ATTITUDE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

ATTITUDE (A) -International Meetings -To get in touch with people from other cultures at the university (at home) -Discussion forums (philosophy, social responsibility) -Discussions and debates about the world around us, international problems and topics. -To encourage personal efforts (reading books about the potential of humanity, ethics and values) KNOWLEDGE (K) ELSA Knowledge -General Sessions on ELSA's philosophy, structures and activities -Transition sessions General Knowledge ELSA Programmes -National and International Seminars -Study Visits -Step Jobs -Studying abroad -Lectures about the world around us, international problems and topics To encourage personal efforts (reading newspapers, books, learning foreign languages)

SKILLS (S) ELSA-job skills -Specific transition sessions -Specific Sessions on ELSA job skills for each position on every level Personal skills -Specific Sessions on personal skills according to the position and the time in office

TRAINING AND MEMBER-DEVELOPMENT IN ELSA Membership categories: A. new member B. experienced member C.local board officer elect D.local board officer (directors/teammembers) E.national board officer elect F.national board officer (directors/teammembers)

A. NEW MEMBER

SESSIONS Attitude

TRAINER

MATERIALS

International Party (event with foreign trainees, students) Knowledge ELSA Presentation LG Philosophy /Structure/ Areas ELSA and the international community Role of LG (Operations) Future of ELSA (Vision) Skills ELSA: Meeting procedures Team procedures Communication Personal: LG LG This is ELSA T.Package

B. EXPERIENCED MEMBER SESSIONS Attitudes International (national) Seminar Debate (discussion) on international Topics Knowledge This is ELSA II LG/NG Philosophy II (feedback/discussion) Role of NG / IB(Projects/Operations) Area Present. LG (past/present/future) HRDC Skills ELSA How to sell ELSA Introduction to key areas manuals Personal presentation skills communication LG LG marketing tools Key area Training manuals Internal documents TRAINER MATERIALS

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C:LOCAL BOARD MEMBER ELECT

SESSIONS Attitudes look under B and D Knowledge

TRAINER

MATERIALS

Transition meeting (board/elect) Outgoing Board Transition manual recent developments NB/IB PPF of all areas Financial policies/Budgeting Preparation of national meetings Introduction into the national and international decision book National networking individual transition schedule Cooperation with other students organisations Skills ELSA Individual Transitions LG Officer Transition manual

Personal Team building/Motivation

ITP/ET/NG/LG