Developing Community Leadership from Within
Nonprofit succession planning and organizational capacity building focused on internal leadership development, knowledge sharing and growing community organizations.
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SDG 8
Examples of UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth in Action
This page highlights stories and examples of UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 in action. SDG 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. This goal focuses on fostering economic growth that benefits everyone, reducing inequality, and ensuring safe, fair, and inclusive work environments. It also emphasizes the importance of providing equal opportunities for all, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities. By supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation, SDG 8 seeks to create economies that provide good-quality jobs and sustainable livelihoods, contributing to poverty reduction and improved well-being for all. View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) here.
Understanding Leadership Pipelines and Succession Planning
Our newest project introduces succession planning and leadership pipelines for small Canadian arts nonprofits.
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The Myth of the Happy Client
True leadership requires the courage to prioritize the work's integrity over the client’s immediate comfort.
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The Community Myth
Calling a marketplace a community is just a way to make competition feel like a neighborhood.
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The Currency of Shared Vision
Your most valuable asset isn't a line item in a budget; it is the trust of your circle.
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Small Moments
True cohesion is a byproduct of consistent, low-stakes presence rather than manufactured exercises.
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The Ritual of the Ordinary
The work is the fruit, but the community is the root. Tend to the relationships first.
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The Power of the Informal
The goal of team building isn't efficiency; it is the creation of a psychological safety zone.
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The Potluck Principle
True team building is the natural byproduct of doing meaningful work alongside people you actually respect.
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The Architecture of Belonging
Real connection is forged through the shared labor of bringing a vision to life.
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