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December 10, 2019

Managing dissent within organisations

Many organisations view dissent as a challenge to authority. However, they must value it as not only legitimate but also healthy.
by Deepankar Roy | 4 min read
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October 30, 2019

Your board is only as good as you want it to be

In most cases, a board’s contribution to an organisation is determined by the CEO’s ask of it. Here's how you can engage them beyond just compliance.
by Aarti Madhusudan | 3 min read
August 22, 2019

Prioritise talent over targets

Scaling your organisation while staying true to your values, and keeping your team at the heart of what you do.
by Anshu Gupta | 6 min read
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August 02, 2019

Exit right: Nonprofit founders must plan their transition well

When it comes to succession planning, it is important for founders of nonprofits to do it smartly, while adequately empowering the CEO, if they need to.
by Aarti Madhusudan | 3 min read
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July 31, 2019

Leadership in the field  

How can nonprofits create environments that unlock the potential of their field workers? 
by Suparna Diwakar | 5 min read
July 30, 2019

Here’s how you can hire and retain talent better

A landscape report on talent management in the social sector reveals gaps, and highlights efforts that nonprofits and funders can take to address them.
by India Development Review | 4 min read
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June 26, 2019

Why is there a collective silence around capacity building?

Nonprofits work on some of the most challenging social problems, and they need the right talent and tools, along with capital to cover their true costs.
by Amit Chandra, Pritha Venkatachalam | 3 min read
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June 04, 2019

Finding your social purpose

Lessons from a programme that nurtures young leadership for social change.
by Amrut Bang | 5 min read
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March 13, 2019

What corporates can learn from nonprofits

Nonprofits are often expected to be more business-like in their operations, but corporates also stand to learn a lot from them. 
by Jayant Rastogi | 4 min read
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January 09, 2019

Managing an 'inherited' board

Incoming CEOs do not just inherit the organisation's staff and programmes, but also its board. Here are some tips to make the best of the new CEO-board relationship.
by Aarti Madhusudan | 5 min read
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