Devex World 2022: Reflections on the Future of Development Finance
Last week I had the privilege of attending Devex World, a global development conference held in Washington D.C. After two and a half years of limited in-person interaction, it was invigorating to see fresh faces, hear what they are currently working on, and listen to a diverse and innovative set of speakers. The focus areas of this […]
Global Megatrends: Shaping the global development community from 2030 to 2050
What Does 2030 look like for the Global Development Community? Building a development organisation’s strategic plan on an evolving and uncertain world stage is a challenge. The intersecting and complex nature of global forces that impact development creates a daunting prospect for conducting a comprehensive and practical analysis. However, SRI Executive has done just that […]
Recruitment & Retention in a Hybrid World
SRI Executive recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar on recruiting and retaining employees of global development organisations in a hybrid world. The panel of speakers included Colin H. Mincy, Chief People Officer of Human Rights Watch, Jessica Sysak, Global Human Resources Director at International Youth Foundation, and Katrina Sam, an experienced Human Resources Management Professional with a demonstrated history of working […]
Improving the Candidate Experience in Executive Search
Imagine that you’re a busy senior leader who’s ready for the next big role. You start interviewing with two organisations, each have very different interview processes. One runs a clear and transparent process, stays in close touch with you, and gives you feedback throughout the process. The other organisation takes weeks to get back to you about next steps, keeps adding steps to the process, and provides minimal feedback. Which role are you more likely to take? This situation captures the important idea of Candidate Experience, or how leaders that interview with your organisation feel during the hiring process. It […]
Developing Fairtrade International’s Strategy (2021-2025)
“Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries”. The assignment Prior to the development of their most recent global strategy (2021-2025), Fairtrade International faced considerable challenges including international political upheaval, climate change, an unfair trading system and consolidation of market actors. […]
Developing the Women’s Economic Empowerment Strategy (2022-2027)
“The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world”. Our assignment At the end of their inaugural Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) strategy (2015-2020), the Hewlett Foundation was eager to assess what worked well and less well in their first five years. They planned to […]
Supporting the start-up of Millennium Challenge Corporation in Mongolia
“The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an independent U.S. foreign assistance agency that fights against global poverty. Created by the U.S. Congress in January 2004 with strong bipartisan support, MCC provides time-limited grants that promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and strengthen institutions”. The challenge – recruiting a Senior Management Team in Mongolia In 2019, SRI Executive […]
Supporting the creation of a new Global Delivery Team
“The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are a non-profit organisation that fights poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. They build partnerships that bring together resources, expertise, and vision to identify issues, find answers, and drive change. Through their areas of focus, including health and education, they offer the opportunity to dramatically improve the quality of life for […]
How can global development organisations ensure due diligence in board hiring and performance?
Governing boards for global development organisations have experienced rapid changes in expectation around how they operate over the last several years. Boards in the sector are being held to account for their conduct and ability to deliver on their organisations’ mandates with integrity. They are no longer in the position of simply adding credibility to […]
Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
Global development organisations have committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to attain a ‘more sustainable future for all’. Central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs is the pledge to leave no one behind, ensuring inclusiveness and equity are integral to achieving the goals. Aligning development co-operation commitments with the […]