We hear insights from Dan Viederman (an award-winning social entrepreneur) who shares his experiences of the succession process and his learnings from being on boards across the non-profit and commercial sectors.
Capital, Culture and Change: Perspectives on Succession
Rachel Harrington and Andrea Coleman, discuss key insights on succession, leadership, funding, boards and the private sector, as well as exploring the differences and similarities between family-businesses and social enterprises.
Passing the Baton - DY Suharya
DY Suharya describes her powerful founder journey, how her organisation works with the government in Indonesia and practical insights into her succession plan.
Hero culture damaging the social sector?
Gary Cohen and Neelam Chhiber discuss this important question. Just some of the points covered - how social entrepreneurs come to be labelled as 'heroes'; how this affects their wellbeing; that it’s organisations, networks and movements (not lone 'heroes') that create systems change and the importance of recognising and empowering others.
Founder's Syndrome why is it all about you?
Dr. Susanna Kislenko (Skoll Centre Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford and Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University) shares her groundbreaking research on Founder’s Syndrome.
Succession: Planning for Success
Monica Culen provides insights into her detailed approach to succession. Collince Dundo tells us why he believes transition and succession planning is a critical component of the sustainable impact of his young, vibrant organisation.
Next chapter, new challenges: gather your team for what’s next
Dr. François Bonnici, Adriana Craciun, and Tim Hanstad exploring the personal impacts of succession and reframing the narrative from the ‘end of the road’ to a collective journey supported by practical and emotional guidance.
The Hero Culture Conundrum: Navigating Challenges in the Social Entrepreneurial World
Gary Cohen and Neelam Chhiber share their insights on the pressing issue of hero culture in the social impact sector.
Co-leadership: How Greenpeace UK Do It
Areeba Hamid, Joint Executive Director at Greenpeace UK, joined us to talk about how she and Will McCallum decided to apply for the leadership role together, and how it works in terms of practicalities and relationship management.
Eldership: A Crucial Aspect of Diversity
When we think about diversity, the conversation typically revolves around race, gender, and sometimes socio-economic background. However, there's an often-overlooked dimension of diversity— age and experience. This article discusses eldership as a crucial aspect of diversity, exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing and the value of intergenerational collaboration. It's time to reevaluate how we view eldership.
Social Entrepreneurs Celebrating Progress & Learning from Challenges
We’ve all felt it: that overwhelming sense of having too much to do, the endless list of tasks and goals still unachieved. This can feel particularly pronounced in the social innovation sector, where there is a constant drive to create meaningful change for the benefit of others but amid this pressure, it's essential to take a moment to recognise the journey, celebrate the successes, and learn from the failures.
A Board’s Purpose, Dynamics and Diverse Voices in Governance
Dan Viederman, an award-winning social entrepreneur with extensive experience on both non-profit and for-profit boards, shares valuable insights in a discussion with Andrea Coleman.
Transitioning as a social entrepreneur: letting go of leadership
Drawing from the experiences of Rupert Roniger, Kathryn Hall-Trujillo, and Ruth Ibegbuna, we explore practical lessons for social entrepreneurs facing these pivotal moments.
Founder's Syndrome why is it all about you?
Dr. Susanna Kislenko shares her groundbreaking research on Founder’s Syndrome to help us understand it and avoid it.
Social Entrepreneurs Passing The Baton - DY Suharya.
DY Suharya describes her powerful founder journey, how her organisation works with the government in Indonesia and practical insights into her succession plan.
Social Innovation: Stories Worth Telling.
Cynthia Rayner and Mel Young discuss storytelling and its power to change perceptions, culture and systems. They use ‘The Beautiful Game’, a Netflix film inspired by the Homeless World Cup, as a case study.