Which of the following measures does the CBAT-O recommend for ensuring sustainability of capacity improvements?

The recommendation to develop strategic plans is crucial for ensuring the sustainability of capacity improvements. Strategic planning involves setting long-term goals and defining actions to achieve them, allowing organizations to outline how they will maintain and build upon their improvements over time. This approach fosters a proactive mindset that not only addresses current capacity but also anticipates future needs and challenges. By integrating capacity-building initiatives into a strategic framework, organizations can better allocate resources, align staff efforts with organizational objectives, and engage stakeholders effectively. This holistic perspective helps sustain the improvements while adapting to changing circumstances and ensuring continuity.

In contrast, increasing staff numbers might provide immediate relief to workload concerns but does not directly contribute to strategic sustainability, especially if those staff members are not trained or aligned with the organizational goals. Focusing solely on internal evaluations could limit the organization’s perspective, potentially overlooking valuable insights from external assessments or stakeholder feedback. Finally, minimizing funding sources would restrict the organization’s ability to diversify and secure stable financial support for ongoing initiatives, which is also critical for sustainability.