In the midst of profound economic and social shifts, the “common good” is not often common across organizational, sector and political fault lines. NGen leaders have a central role in advancing both this conversation and the steps we take together to make that common good a reality. Participants joined a generative conversation with dynamic NGen leaders to grapple with these important questions together. What do they – and you – see as the common good, and what role does the sector have in promoting it?

As society reshapes a common vision for the common good, the nonprofit and philanthropic sector must also evolve in the way organizations work internally and collaboratively to achieve their missions. But are outdated leadership constructs, current distributions of power, and inadequate resources for talent development holding the sector back?  Leaders across the sector are calling for new attention on the importance of human capital. This discussion will focus on how to address the leadership challenges – at both organizational and sector levels – that are getting in the way of greater effectiveness.

Without good data, leadership is ineffective at best. But using data ineffectively can be an even more dangerous proposition. In a world that demands results, you must be prepared to effectively collect, analyze, and apply information to improve our organization’s ability to advance the mission. This webinar will discuss the connection between leadership and data, uncovering best practices for applying information in a way that intentionally informs work, leading teams to achieve measurable results, and weaving qualitative and quantitative information into the work of leadership.

Difficult and ambiguous conditions can be frustrating, but tackling these tough problems also challenges you to think differently about traditional models of formal authority and problem solving. In this webinar, you will hear from practitioners who employ uncertainty and disequilibrium as tools for growth.  Speakers will cover approaches for how to exercise leadership from the center to expose conflict and meet disequilibrium head on. These techniques for being intentionally disruptive can strengthen your own leadership practice and ultimately lead to sustainable change in your organization or team.