Many social enterprises start small and grow fast. This puts a premium on the need to develop, or recruit, talented people who can take on evolving roles and responsibilities. Yet planning for future leadership needs falls between the cracks at most social enterprises. Leaders plead lack of time and money to make development a priority. If you are among them, be aware that neither excuse holds up under close scrutiny. What you really need is a change in mindset.
That change begins with answering three key questions:
What is your organization's strategy for the near term, and how will you fulfill it?
What kinds of people do you need to make the strategy a reality?
How do you develop, or hire, the staff you will need?
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