After facilitating many online meetings over recent months, the LEAD team has learnt a few tricks to avoid ‘death-via-Zoom’ and keep your audience just as engaged as they would be kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face).
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LEAD's Sandy Thompson explains why her latest favourite read, Organizational Physics by Lex Sisney is a must read for any one currently thinking about or undertaking an organisational restructure.
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Three common pitfalls that may be derailing the impact your Board is having and how to get them right.
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Want to save the world? Become a disruptor like Georgia Robertson and the team at Humanitix who are helping improve access to education for children around the world, every time someone buys a concert or event ticket with them online.
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NGOs around the world are driving action and advocacy across all areas encompassed by the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. An increasing number of organisations in Aotearoa are explicitly using the framework to guide their work and measure their impact and contributions to a better society and a healthier planet.
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Recommendations of the latest books, blogs and podcasts the LEAD team has been enjoying.
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Volunteers are absolutely essential to so many community and not for profit organisations in Aotearoa. National Volunteer Week (20-26 June) is the perfect opportunity to show them just what a big deal they are to you. But it's not just as simple as a thank-you card or morning tea, there are other ways you need to show your volunteers how much you appreciate the value they bring.
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LEAD's Sandy Thompson explores the four qualities that make great leaders in the not for profit space accept the mantle of responsibility and balance it without feeling overwhelmed.
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The government is currently considering changes to the Incorporate Societies Bill, which LEAD Director Garth Nowland-Foreman says could disproportionately hit the smallest nonprofits. In this article he outlines the pros and cons of the bill currently being considered, including suggestions to include in your own submission. But time is of the essence with submissions due by 28 May 2021.
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You’ve recruited a new member to your Board, so you want to make sure they’re best able to contribute and bring value from the outset and that requires a well considered induction process. LEAD’s Sandy Thompson offers some tips on what a good induction looks like.
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The Centre for Social Impact has launched a series of videos as part of a Chairing The Board Tookit aimed at giving new and aspiring Board Chairs the skills and knowledge to fulfill their role to the best of their capabilities.
We are excited to share the videos with our LEAD community of learners.
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In January this year the law that regulates how trusts are run received its first major overhaul in 60 years. It is important trustees are aware of the Act and understand how it may impact on your organisation.
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Simple suggestions on how to support your leadership in complex times.
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The importance of self-reflection. What is it? How do you do it? And why it’s an essential part of being a great leader.
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LEAD is researching what good governance looks like in Aotearoa New Zealand for non-profit or community organisations. We invite you to take part in a short online survey to identify challenges and strengths faced by the not-for-profit sector.
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