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We feature the voices of charities, foundations and public agencies we work with, and share our take on both opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector.
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BlogLearning with intent: How to pay greater attention to how, why and from whom we learn
Read more: Learning with intent: How to pay greater attention to how, why and from whom we learnIn our third blog from our learning in uncertainty series, Nikki Wimborne from Cripplegate…
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BlogWhat does succession planning mean, and how can you become ‘successor ready’?
Read more: What does succession planning mean, and how can you become ‘successor ready’?This series explores questions that were raised by 12 long-term charity leaders in the…
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BlogSupporting a dynamic learning agenda across City Bridge Trust: Our present, vision and direction
Read more: Supporting a dynamic learning agenda across City Bridge Trust: Our present, vision and directionIn the second blog from our learning in uncertainty blog series, Donna Buxton and…
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BlogHow do I know if I’m staying too long?
Read more: How do I know if I’m staying too long?This series explores questions that were raised by 12 long-term charity leaders in the…
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BlogCovid made us all into “learning organisations”
Read more: Covid made us all into “learning organisations”In the first blog of our learning in uncertainty series, Shoshana Boyd Gelfand reflects…
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BlogPlanning in uncertainty
Read more: Planning in uncertaintyHow can organisations be agile faced with an unpredictable future? Could funders better support…
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BlogBuilding forward differently
Read more: Building forward differentlyEddie McConnell – Chief Executive of Down’s Syndrome Scotland – on ‘building forward differently’ : a…
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BlogRethinking funding for the future
Read more: Rethinking funding for the futureMarguerite Hunter Blair – Chief Executive of Play Scotland – on ‘rethinking funding for the…
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How peer support helped Battle Scars leader during 2020
Read more: How peer support helped Battle Scars leader during 2020Battle Scars Chief Executive, Jenny Groves, shares the experience of leading in uncertainty and…
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BlogHow to use learning questions
Read more: How to use learning questionsOne way to hear different perspectives is to share your own thinking – including…
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BlogCommunities need flexible funders to influence the public sector
Read more: Communities need flexible funders to influence the public sectorPerfectly placed to step up and argue for greater consistency and flexibility from public…
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Blog‘Perfection was never achievable’ – Two Charity CEOs on leading in uncertainty
Read more: ‘Perfection was never achievable’ – Two Charity CEOs on leading in uncertaintyWe’ve heard from 23 leaders during our recent peer support sessions. Here, two of…