Podcast: A Board That’s Fit for Purpose
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.
Podcast: 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Communication and Funders: Preparing for your Transition
A rarely discussed topic in the social innovation sector, Rebecca Eastmond gives her insights on how to navigate succession and transition with your funders.
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.
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.