LEADING ON. . .
SUCCESSION TRAINING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
NCG is interested in Executive Leadership Training and is currently preparing a one year course for executive successors in the non profit field. Leading facilitators will deliver hands on, practical, must know information two days per month over the course of a year.
Problem:
Potential future leaders in the non profit sector are scarce because of:
- staffing shortages
- preference by skilled managers to retain employment in the higher paying business sector
- lack of cost effective skill development opportunities
- lack of succession planning by Boards.
Goal:
To provide future leaders of non-profit organizations with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for successful integration into the Executive Director role.
Objectives:
- To provide future leaders with learning in the practical skill areas required of senior leadership.
- To provide opportunity for establishing relationships and connections with colleagues throughout the province.
- To provide skilled and knowledgeable facilitators.
- To provide the training in an enjoyable retreat setting encouraging relaxation and participation.
Logistics:
- The course will be completed over a one year period of time.
- Course covers 24 days of training and at least 12 resource books/material:
- Reading material/books will be required as identified by the facilitator of each topic area.
- Each topic will be covered over two days each month thus covering 12 priority topic areas.
Course Content:
- Overview of Leadership; Thinking Like a Business
- Board Management
- Planning and Problem Solving (Seven Management Tools)
- Financial Management
- Contract Management & Negotiations – working with funders
- Supervision - Human Resource Management – Being a Great Supervisor
- Facilitation & Meeting Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Customer(Client) Service
- Fund Development & Public Relations
- Community Development & Influencing People
If you are interested, please contact us!
