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Presentation to Liverpool Chamber / LCVS charity networking event 3 June 2014
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Some thoughts about leadership
Tony OkotieCharity networking event
In 20 minutes…..(!)
1. Setting the scene2. Current leadership challenges3. What does good leadership mean?
I’m a leader!
I’m a leader
• Because it says so on my job description?
• Quote here
What does good leadership mean to you?
What does good leadership mean to you?
You’ve got a formPlease write down what good leadership
means to youAdd your name and contact detailsI’ll pull out one name later – you’ll win my
favourite leadership book
What about the challenges?
The challenges
Many of us only worked in environment of growing resources
Poverty / fairness / impact of welfare reform How we challenge decisions Majority of LA cuts still to come Youth unemployment Doing more with less Balancing needs of staff with those of our beneficiaries Blah...blah....blah
As leaders we must understand those challenges
Leadership is about how we respond to these challenges
NCVO Foresight, http://www.3s4.org.uk/drivers
What does good leadership mean to you?
Finally...10 reasons to be optimistic
6. Inaugural Pride of Tameside Volunteer and Community Awards
7. Launch of Better Futures Tameside8. Increase in Miles of Smile journeys and
positive feedback via passenger transport survey
http://www.wordle.net/create
Finally...10 reasons to be optimistic
What does good leadership mean to you?
“Getting or helping people to succeed when they thought they would fail”
“Being brave in your convictions and do the right thing despite risk”
“Listening and learning before leading”
“Taking people with you, not taking people down because of you”
What does good leadership mean to you?
“It has to be collaborative, consultative and devolved – one person can’t see/know/do
everything, followers need to understand more or they will be unwilling to follow”
“Remain positive and optimistic but realistic”
“Don’t take negativity personally”
“Celebrate successes ”
What does good leadership mean to you?
“Someone who gives the impression of knowing exactly what is going on, even if they don’t have a clue”
“Having the balls to make difficult decisions and sticking by them when it doesn’t make the leader
popular but is in the best interest of the organisation”
“Have a vision...Communicate the vision...Live the vision”
What does good leadership mean to you?
“Vision + strategy + positivity+ building on strengths (of all) + humility + participatory + non hierarchical + mucking in + serving others + challenge = hard but rewarding work”
“A good leader is not afraid to tackle difficult issues, requires sensitivity, tenacity and not be aloof. Must also have dress sense and be
generous with chocolate biscuits”
8 things Iearnt along the way
You can’t have leadership without followershipMutual trust and respect Leaders can’t shy away from difficult decisions
“Do you want to be liked or do you want to be respected?”Everyone has a leadership role to playYou must have a support network around youBe prepared to say you were wrongKeep learning
To conclude
Challenges for leaders in the VCS are going to increase....but there will always be challenges
How we respond as leaders is crucialSupport for leaders in the future is going to be
importantLess training budget + more challenges + less time
= different response
