Navigating the Evolving Funding Landscape: Strategies for INGOs
This is a time of extensive change in the global development sector, particularly in the funding landscape. Across our Executive Search and Consulting work, we are seeing the impacts of these shifts on leaders and their organisations. So, how are INGOs adjusting to this new landscape? How can SRI Executive help you in this transition? […]
Transformational Leadership – Should we fear change?
Change is an inevitability, a certainty. No matter what we do, we cannot prevent change from happening. However, we can control how we respond to it. As funding cuts, conflict and new approaches to foreign relations upend the status quo of global development, it would be easy for organisations to cling to established […]
Achieving Gender-Equitable Leadership
In the corridors of power at global development organisations, women remain underrepresented at the highest levels. Over the years, these organisations have made progress in advancing gender balance, yet challenges remain. What holds women back, and how can institutions break the cycle? Click here to Watch the Interview A recent report by GWL Voices, which […]
Navigating Uncertainty: Why Adaptive Strategy Matters in Global Development
How SRI helps organisations reinforce their organisational strategies Adaptability as a key pillar upon which long-term objectives can be sustainably achieved Why it matters now, more than ever “You have to be fast on your feet and adaptive, or else a strategy is useless.” Charles de Gaulle Introduction The term strategy is often seen as ambiguous in […]
Organisational culture, capability and resilience in the wake of USAID
Tom Ellum, our Director of Consultancy, shares his thoughts on the US foreign aid crisis – and some reasons to be hopeful. Last week’s speculation becomes this week’s reality: USAID, as we know it, is no more. Two weeks into Trump’s presidency, I’d like to share some personal reflections and stories that give me […]
2024 in Review: Progress, Partnerships, and Preparing for 2025
As we enter 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the lessons and achievements of 2024 – while looking ahead to what this year holds. Through SRI Executive’s work with the global development sector, we’ve seen firsthand the obstacles of the last twelve months. It has been a challenging year for many. At the same time, we’ve seen the resilience and innovation of organisations going through […]
Catalysing Impact through Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive leadership isn’t just about diversity metrics—it’s about fundamentally reimagining how we lead and create impact. Here’s why it matters. In today’s rapidly evolving global development and humanitarian landscape, leaders and organisations face increasingly complex, interconnected challenges that defy simple solutions [1]. From addressing climate change to advancing gender equity, these challenges require new leadership approaches that can harness […]
Navigating the Transition: From For-Profit to Nonprofit Work
As many of us seek purpose and fulfilment in our work, it’s becoming more common for professionals to seek transitions from corporate to nonprofit organisations. This shift offers the opportunity to align personal values and pursue meaningful work. Yet, moving to the development sector also comes with challenges. At SRI Executive, a leading […]
COP29: How the Organisations Fighting Climate Change are Achieving Greater Impact
As COP29 continues, we have invited some of our expert colleagues to reflect on the challenges climate organisations face, and the steps they take to meet their goals most effectively. At the outset of this year’s COP conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the ‘ticking clock’ of climate change and the destruction that awaits […]
From Silos to Synergy: How Leaders Can Build a Collaborative Culture that Inspires Innovation
In a world where innovation is the key to staying ahead, why are so many organisations still trapped in silos? The truth is, these barriers stifle creativity, slow down progress, and keep teams from reaching their full potential. But what if there was a way to break down these walls and unleash a culture of […]