Packed with insights from our speaker, Rachel Harrington (Executive Director, Coutts Family Office and Coutts Institute) as she and our co-founder Andrea Coleman, explored key areas of succession, leadership, funding, boards and more. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from the private sector, and understanding the differences and similarities between family-businesses and social enterprises, Rachel discussed defining organisational values and culture, while providing practical tips. 

This article, written by Dr Susanna Kislenko, explores the phenomenon of Founder’s Syndrome and what it can mean for an organisation.

In this webinar Ma. Ceilia Flores-Oebanda discusses the trauma of fighting for freedom in the Philippines, working through her experiences and emotions with the Wellbeing Project, her work to tackle human trafficking and how she has approached her transition into retirement.

She also provides fantastic insights into choosing a board and the importance of respect and setting boundaries in succession. 

Boards are an important component of many social impact organisations, but managing the relationship through succession can be a delicate balance of letting go and reassurance. In this episode we explore insights from Dan Viederman (an award-winning social entrepreneur and former CEO of Verité) as he discusses his succession out of Verité, board management, the importance of allowing the organisation to move on from his leadership and why he joined the board, but chose not to be the Chair, after he left.

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.

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.

Succession planning is essential for ensuring the sustainability of organisations, particularly those in the social entrepreneurial sector. In this article we explore the experiences and insights shared by Monica Culen and Collince Dundo on navigating the complex process of leadership transitions.

An article exploring the valuable insights Dan Viederman shared on working with a board of trustees. Dan is as an award-winning social entrepreneur with extensive experience on both non-profit and for-profit boards.

Webinar: 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.