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.
In conversation… resilience, trauma and matters of wellbeing.
For a social entrepreneur, transition out of an organisation is an opportunity to reflect but it can also stir feelings that could be stressful or recall difficult memories. Elaine Miller-Karas and Ma. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda talk about navigating this and discuss practical tools to provide relief from symptoms of trauma.
Funding and the Succession Challenge
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.
Living to Work or Working to Live?
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.
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.
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.
Funding your succession: preparing for your transition
A rarely discussed topic in the social innovation sector, Rebecca Eastmond gives her insights on how to fund the succession challenge.
Resilience, Trauma and the Journey to Wellbeing
In a deeply personal and transformative dialogue, Elaine Miller-Karas and Ma. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda embark on an extraordinary exploration of healing and transition.
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.
Recovering from Financial Disaster
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.
Funding the Succession Challenge.
Rebecca Eastmond provides advice on talking to a funder about succession, giving examples of what to do and what to avoid.
Recognising trauma in ourselves and in our systems.
Katherine Milligan, Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne and Tracey Chambers discuss what it means to bring a trauma-informed lens to our work as social entrepreneurs.
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.