GENERAL OVERVIEW

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The Need
Leaders of global NGOs have a  unique set of challenges. Through experience with the first four 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 growth from the creative,  founding stage to the next levels of
    structure and strength
  • 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
The seminars include the following components:
  • Hands-on problem-solving
  • Evaluation: from outputs to outcomes to impact
  • The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization (Peter Drucker)
  • Governance
  • Leadership Assessment and Development
  • Theory of Change
  • Trends, new perspectives and innovation

In addition, each GLF is customized to the particular needs, participants and dynamics of the cohort. Sessions are highly interactive, featuring case studies, interactive exercises, media, presentations, guest speakers, individual reflection, group activities, and shared readings.

Outcomes
  • A community of trusted executive associates
  • Greater self-knowledge as a leader
  • Deeper understanding of current trends, challenges and  opportunities in the international organization arena
  • New strategic and operational directions for your organization
  • Practical skills and knowledge to advance your organization
  • A collaborative learning community of emerging leaders in the global community