Institute for Social Innovation

Leaders for social change. Characteristics and competencies of leadership in NGOs

Ignasi Carreras , Amy Leaverton & Maria Sureda |
Líderes para el cambio social. Características y competencias del liderazgo en las ONG

In the first edition of the Esade-PwC Social Leadership Program (in the 2008-2009 academic year) a study was conducted on the characteristics and skills of NGO leaderships. The research concludes that the three keys to leadership in NGOs are: act with clarity; lead by example; and manage teams so that they can operate independently.

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Authors
Ignasi Carreras
Ignasi Carreras

Director of Programa Esade-PwC de Liderazgo Social


Amy Leaverton
Amy Leaverton

Author


Maria Sureda
Maria Sureda

Program and Research Coordinator on the Third Sector at the Institute for Social Innovation.