Why does the Thrive Leaders Network exist?  Why should we concern ourselves with issues around developing leadership in our sector?

Developing or supporting leaders and developing leadership skills within the Third Sector still seems to take a low priority for most groups and indivdiuals.  Many studies demonstrate that the private sector and even the public sector are willing to invest time, effort and money in developing leadership as they understand that this has beneficial long term benefits to their organisations.  So shouldn’t we in the Third Sector be taking leadership development just as seriously?

I’ve come across this document (thanks ACEVO) which discusses (in depth) about investing in leaders.  It specifically looks at the cross over from the private sector and how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can bring private and third sector together for the mutual benefit of both through developing leaders.

Have a read.  Share your thoughts…