Leading Teams in the Social Sector

Social sector organizations face problems that are too complex for an individual to tackle alone. It is essential to lead high-performing, effective teams to achieve the desired social impact. Unfortunately, a shocking number of teams fail to live up to their potential, or even deliver at all - especially in the nonprofit sector where resources, professional development, and management training are constrained. Leading effective teams requires multiple competencies, including critical thinking, communication, developing and coaching others, equity mindset, communication, project management, and collaborative problem solving. In this course, you will learn how to: o Build, manage, align, and motivate cohesive teams o Cultivate positive culture, dynamics, communication, and wellbeing o Assess team performance, identify areas for improvement and continuous growth o Build and coach future leaders through supportive development planning o Navigate team dysfunction and conflict o Facilitate decision making with best practice behaviors and role clarity o Lead through complex change This class will offer a mix of practical tools, case studies, and group discussion. Students will have the opportunity to share and apply their own work experiences, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world scenarios.