What’s it like taking over from the founder?
Molly Melching (founder of Tostan) and her successor, Elena Bonometti discuss the succession process and how they both have a role to play in Tostan. We discuss this exciting journey and how they arranged matters to deliver Tostan’s incredible programmes.
In Conversation with Ma. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda
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.
Podcast: 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.
Wisdom Bank Discussion - Part Two
Elders of the social innovation community (experienced social entrepreneurs of any age) discuss wisdom and what it means to them. This webinar features Kathryn Hall-Trujillo (Founding Director, Birthing Project USA: The Underground Railroad for New Life), Valeria Duflot (Social Innovator – Entrepreneur, Advocate, Strategic Adviser and On-demand Leader) and Marc Freedman (President / Co-CEO, CoGenerate) and a special message from Jeroo Billimoria (Founder, One Family Foundation and Catalyst 2030 - now known as Catalyst Now).
Wisdom Bank Discussion - Part One
Elders of the social innovation community (experienced social entrepreneurs of any age) discuss wisdom and what it means to them. This webinar features Mark Cheng (Founder / Managing Partner, Social Innovation Circle), Andrea Coleman (Co-founder, Riders for Health and Co-founder / CEO, Two Wheels for Life) and Wietse van der Werf (Founder / CEO, Sea Ranger Service) and a special message from Jeroo Billimoria (Founder, One Family Foundation and Catalyst 2030, now known as Catalyst Now).
Podcast: A Board That’s Fit For Purpose
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.
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.
Podcast: Founder's Syndrome Why Is It All About You?
Dr. Susanna Kislenko (Director, The Founder Leadership Research Lab at the University of Oxford and Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University) shares her groundbreaking research on Founder’s Syndrome.
The Art of Letting Go: Navigating Succession in Social Entrepreneurship
The prospect of stepping back can be daunting. However, as demonstrated by the experiences of Neelam Chhiber and Jacob Mathew, succession is not just a necessary process but also an opportunity for personal growth and organisational renewal. This article explores their conversation on this crucial topic.
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. This article is based on a conversation between the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs and Kathryn Hall-Trujillo and Hae-Young Lee.
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.
New Leadership: Taking Over from the Founder
Learning from Molly Melching and her successor, Elena Bonometti, we explore the experiences of the person leaving and the person taking over, giving you a double-sided perspective on transitions.
Succession Planning: Ensuring Organisational Continuity and Impact
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.
A Board’s Purpose, Dynamics and Diverse Voices in Governance
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.
Who Are You If You Are Not Your Organisation? Neelam Chhiber and Jacob Mathew.
Neelam Chhiber and Jacob Mathew discuss their succession journeys as individuals and as a couple, providing valuable practical insights.
A Board That’s Fit For Purpose
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.