Strengthening Organizational Leadership Capacity in the Non-Profit Sector

Strengthening Organizational Leadership Capacity in the Non-Profit Sector

David J. Johnson | 2021

Abstract

In the face of rapid and turbulent change many organizational leaders struggle to find ways of adapting to the rapid pace of change and maintain viability within the scope of their mission. This course aims at giving those leaders an introduction and overview of tested concepts, methods, principles, and tools that can help them successfully lead and manage change.

Recent studies have shown that in environments of rapid change, small business, faith-based, non-profit, and civil society organizations are generally the least prepared and trained in the arenas of organizational leadership and management. This lack of exposure and preparation has been identified as a contributing factor as to why these organizations are often the hardest hit when environmental conditions become unstable and volatile.

The course is oriented (but not limited) to leaders of faith-based, non-profit, civil society, and small enterprise organizations who have had limited exposure to organizational and leadership management concepts and training. The course is not designed to be an operational template, but rather an instrument that exposes and directs leaders into arenas of leadership and management that can spur them and their organizations to become life-long learners, motivated and able to adapt and fulfill their mission and vision in an effective and vibrant manner.