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.

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.

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.

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 to help us understand it and avoid it.

Mark Cheng tables some ideas on how we can change the culture within the social sector - to address the unhealthy martyr complex, the lack of financial recognition for founders and how we can support social entrepreneurs to prepare for their eldership.

Facing bankruptcy or similar is a scary prospect but Attila von Unruh and Tracey Chambers provide important practical advice about what to do in preparation, and even when the crisis is imminent. This article explores some of the insights they shared.

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.

Rebecca Eastmond, who has experience as a a founder, a funder and a board member, provides valuable advice on how and when to talk to a funder about succession, she gives examples of how it can be done well and examples of what to avoid and she answers questions from the audience.

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.

As social entrepreneurs undertake their journey of creation and operation there is a natural tendency for them to become closely identified with their organisation. This can be healthy and unhealthy in equal measure. Jim Fruchterman (Founder of Tech Matters) and Sheela Patel (Founder and Director of the Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC)) have a fascinating debate on the future sustainability of an organisation as the founder moves on.  

A rarely discussed topic in the social innovation sector, Rebecca Eastmond gives her insights on how to navigate succession and transition with your funders.

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.

Tracey Chambers and Attila von Unruh guide us through practical advice on how to build organisational resilience in case of financial crisis as well as stories of hope in this engaging webinar.

Rebecca Eastmond provides advice on talking to a funder about succession, giving examples of what to do and what to avoid.

Neelam Chhiber and Jacob Mathew discuss their succession journeys as individuals and as a couple, providing valuable practical insights.