The Next Generation of Leaders in No-Profit Sector

Manuela  Morelli

doi:10.4236/jhrss.2016.41006

Manuela Morelli^*

Abstract: Most studies define “next-generation” leaders as individuals under the age of 40 who can be held accountable to lead no-profit organizations in the decades to come. In addition to age, it is determinant to consider the diversity of future leaders. A successful strategy model developed for use with no-profit organizations focuses the attention of managers on three key issues: social value to be created, sources of legitimacy and support for the organization, as well as operational capacity to deliver the value. These principles can be translated into a relevant and innovative formula as follows: L (leadership) = D (diversity) * SC (Social Value) where social value reflects the importance of working with the aim to improve the society we live in.

Keywords: Leadership, Human Resources Strategy, Organizational Development, Talent Management, No-Profit, Innovation

Cite this paper: Morelli, M. (2016) The Next Generation of Leaders in No-Profit Sector. Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies, 4, 50-53. doi: 10.4236/jhrss.2016.41006.

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