by Graeme | Mar 22, 2023 | capabilities, case study, collaboration, Lasting Impact
As one of the best-known funders in Scotland, Corra Foundation’s mission is to make a difference to the lives of people and communities, by encouraging positive change, opportunities, fairness and growth of aspirations. As part of their work, Corra Foundation...
by Graeme | Feb 22, 2023 | capabilities, capacity, case study, collaboration, Effectiveness, sustainability
This case study, written for us by outgoing CEO Sarah Van Putten, shares valuable lessons in how a membership organisation can develop the capacity of its members. Befriending Networks are the national intermediary supporting almost 400 befriending...
by Graeme | Dec 1, 2020 | capabilities, Leadership
Well if there was ever a year for a sustainable leadership guide, it was this one! When we launched the Lasting Leadership® guide in February, we knew it was timely. But we couldn’t have known how big its themes would become in 2020. It focuses on...
by Graeme | Feb 21, 2020 | capabilities, Leadership
One person alone cannot deliver an organisation’s strategic plan, but strategies are often seen as ‘belonging’ to the Chief Officer or senior team. Lateral leadership involves people taking ownership, autonomy, and accountability regardless of their role or place in...
by Graeme | Feb 21, 2020 | capabilities, Leadership
This week we launched the Lasting Leadership guide to a full-house at the Gathering. It was fitting that its core messages about managers letting go of control and empowering their colleagues were delivered by Jen. Apart from anything, this let me listen and learn,...
by Graeme | Jan 27, 2020 | capabilities, collaboration, involvement, Leadership
Around a fifth of voluntary sector leaders are currently seeking a new opportunity. Three quarters of non-profit organisations do not have a succession plan in place[1]. In this blog we share the principles and practices of succession planning, one of the four key...
