GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Need
Leaders of globally oriented social purpose organizations have a unique set of challenges. Through a needs assessment of of international NGOs and leaders in the Puget Sound region and experience with previous GLF cohort groups, we have learned that the following challenges are particularly acute:
The Program
Cohorts of 8-10 leaders from globally oriented nonprofits, foundations, and businesses with a social purpose gather over seven months to address management, leadership, and organizational development topics in a trusting peer community. Creative problem solving and real-time application of topics results in personal and organizational growth. Alumni of the program form an enduring community who support each other to improve lives in communities worldwide.
Cohorts are co-led by two facilitators with deep international experience who support the development of quick and deep trust among participants. Cohort alumni have expressed high appreciation for the program.
Program retreats and meetings include the following components:
Each GLF cohort is customized to the particular participants and dynamics of the group. Sessions are highly interactive, featuring case studies, interactive exercises, media, presentations, guest speakers, individual reflection, group activities, and shared readings.
Outcomes of GLF Participation
Schedule and Time Commitment
Cohorts meet monthly over a 7-month timeframe:
Full participation by each member of the GLF cohort is critical to the development of trusting colleagues and depth of connection. You will be expected to attend all retreat days, and to make every effort to attend the monthly 3-hour conversations in between.
Leaders of globally oriented social purpose organizations have a unique set of challenges. Through a needs assessment of of international NGOs and leaders in the Puget Sound region and experience with previous GLF cohort groups, we have learned that the following challenges are particularly acute:
- Managing organizational and personal challenges as a leader
- Exploring new organizational forms, partnerships, and financial (“business”) models
- Managing each growth stage of one's organization
- Documenting success: outputs, outcomes, impact
- Managing complex relationships with Boards of Directors, overseas staff, program participants and advisors, host governments and international funding institutions
The Program
Cohorts of 8-10 leaders from globally oriented nonprofits, foundations, and businesses with a social purpose gather over seven months to address management, leadership, and organizational development topics in a trusting peer community. Creative problem solving and real-time application of topics results in personal and organizational growth. Alumni of the program form an enduring community who support each other to improve lives in communities worldwide.
Cohorts are co-led by two facilitators with deep international experience who support the development of quick and deep trust among participants. Cohort alumni have expressed high appreciation for the program.
Program retreats and meetings include the following components:
- Participant-specific and group-centered problem-solving
- The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization (Peter Drucker)
- Leadership Assessment and Development
- Organizational Health and Development
- Managing Change
- Building and Supporting Teams and Board
- Power and Influence
- Evaluation: from outputs to outcomes to impact
- Trends, new perspectives and innovation
Each GLF cohort is customized to the particular participants and dynamics of the group. Sessions are highly interactive, featuring case studies, interactive exercises, media, presentations, guest speakers, individual reflection, group activities, and shared readings.
Outcomes of GLF Participation
- A locally-based collaborative and trusted learning community of leaders in the global social impact space
- Practical skills and knowledge to advance your organization and leadership
- New strategic and operational directions for your organization
- Greater self-knowledge as a leader
- Deeper understanding of current trends, challenges and opportunities in the international organization arena
Schedule and Time Commitment
Cohorts meet monthly over a 7-month timeframe:
- Month 1: 2-day retreat
- Month 2&3: 3-hour meeting
- Month 4: 1-day retreat
- Month 5&6: 3-hour meeting
- Month 7: 2-day retreat
Full participation by each member of the GLF cohort is critical to the development of trusting colleagues and depth of connection. You will be expected to attend all retreat days, and to make every effort to attend the monthly 3-hour conversations in between.
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