A task force (TF) is a small group, usually four to twelve people, that brings together a specific set of skills and expertise to accomplish a specific objective and carry out a specific mission until other structures are in place to take over tasks, operation, and implementation on a more permanent basis. Task forces exist for a specific, time-limited purpose.
¶ Typical task force characteristics
- Project-orientated: the members work on a specific project to produce a particular result (focus on effectiveness)
- Highly structured: regular cadence of meetings with clear tasks beforehand and afterwards (with deadlines and dependencies), and data-driven decision making (e.g. feedback or needs analysis)
- Concise & interdisciplinary: the group consists of just the people with the required expertise needed to get the job done. The interaction is agile, focused, and responsive (focus on efficiency)
- Temporary: Once the task is accomplished, the task force ceases to exist.
Example: Task Force identifies the issue of assessment as critical, checks with MoE regarding their plans, links issue to other, possibly conflicting concerns (e.g. equal opportunity, public opinion, uncertainty for subsequent schools or grades) and initializes/coordinates/prioritizes discussions with different stakeholders
¶ LearnIn Regional Task Force
The regional task force (RTF) started its work beginning of April 2020 and got introduced to UNICEF Country Offices on April 22nd Webinar "LearnIn - Shaping the Culture of Education". April 29th, the RTF onboarded National Task Forces in a second webinar.
LearnIn Regional Task Force consists today of seven members, covering a wide field of expertise.
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To get in contact with the task force or its members, write an e-mail to [email protected]