Leadership

The social sector continues to face leadership gaps. Many leaders left the sector entirely during the pandemic and baby boomers continue to retire. Compounding this challenge, our sector is inherently complex—we tackle multifaceted problems and need teams that can navigate and sustain impact despite these intricacies.
Integrating a distributed leadership model throughout our organizations can be a key strategy for effective succession planning. By moving beyond traditional hierarchical structures and adopting a more collaborative approach, organizations can nurture leadership capabilities at all levels. This not only prepares individuals to take on greater responsibilities but also enhances the organization’s resilience and ability to manage transitions seamlessly.

Research in the for-profit sector shows that distributed leadership is slowly gaining more traction because it creates greater staff engagement, which is key in retaining staff. It has many other advantages, including shared decision-making and a host of things that create a culture closely aligned with the values many nonprofits hold dear. This article explores what distributed leadership is, how it is different from a more hierarchical structure, and why it may be key to increasing staff engagement.

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A few key leadership development steps can help you have more on your nonprofit team who achieve big goals.

What is your organization doing to intentionally hone staff skills in areas that are organization gaps? Do you know what your gap areas are?

What makes a great leader? The answers to this question vary greatly. However there is a framework for for considering context specific skills that afford the competencies that an organization needs in its leadership.