For C-Suite Level Executives
The INSPIRE Leadership programme is structured in 5 modules across 4 months. This programme targets C-Suite level executives in the Community Care sector.
The programme has been designed with distinctive features which include:
- Dialogues with seasoned NPO Board Chairs and Best Practice Leaders
- Peer Learning and Reflections for Collective Impact
- Building Governance Partnership between CEO and Board
- Developing a viable Financial Sustainability strategy
- Executive Coaching with integrated self-assessment data on Strengths, Derailers and Drivers
INSPIRE Leadership is intended for experienced C-suite leaders. Participants will typically be Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Finance Officers and Executive Directors.
Enable C-suite level executives to:
- Develop greater awareness and appreciation of one’s leadership style in managing leadership challenges and optimising one’s potential
- Find the right balance working for, working with, and working on the Board as a stakeholder, in enabling Governance to happen
- Understand and analyse the key drivers of managing cashflow towards financial sustainability
- Strengthen effective networks with fellow leaders in the Community Care sector to spark social innovation
- Gain insights from diverse perspectives on managing talents on the board and employees
Participants will experience Action Reflection Learning as a common thread that stitches the various modules together. This practice helps one to become a better learner through reflection, testing assumptions, and asking questions by solving real world business problems. Team members equally contribute and learn/ teach each other as part of a continuous learning process.
Module 1 – Authentic Leadership
Authentic Leaders are genuine, self-actualized individuals who are aware of their strengths, limitations, and emotions. Receiving feedback is a critical component of the process. You will receive a debrief of their Hogan personality profile for a better knowledge of self, and how different leadership styles might complement your goals and personality. Inter-module executive coaching sessions complete the goal of self-discovery. The concept of transformative change for a digital culture is assessed against leadership and change management styles.
Module 2 – Governance as Leadership
You will learn about the critical success factors for a true CEO-Board Partnership in an NPO, using BoardSource’s NPO CEO profile (from self and Board Chair). You will get insights on how to navigate the practical dilemmas of balancing operational constraints and meeting targets with governance and oversight. You will be invited to be creative and explore catalytic questions about board effectiveness, learning from practitioners on their role in shaping boards of the future in Singapore.
Module 3 – Financial Oversight and Accountability
Ensuring sufficient financial and human resources to sustain the organisation’s healthy functioning is key to achieving its mission. You will learn concepts of Financial Management, Financial Accountability and Value Proposition to address the tensions of balancing cost management with delivery of value-added services. The concept of Steward Leadership for long term success is introduced. You will also get insights on the proper balance between donors and donation volume in the context of an active fundraising culture.
Module 4 – Coaching Partnership
Executive Coaching sessions (up to 6 hours) with Hogan-certified coaches with exposure to the Non-profit sector.
Module 5 – Making A Difference
Concluding the journey, peer learning allows for proper assessment of practical realities. The lessons from coaching are integrated into reflections ranging from the import of crucial conversations to designing highly functional teams. Digital Transformation is revisited in this context. Expect to be invited to share your own practical experiences in creating collaborative, collective impact.
Registration
Participation is strictly by invitation. Once you have accepted the invitation, you will be contacted by SMU-ExD for registration.
Course Fees
SGD13,701.50 (before GST) (Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singaporean/PRs and 45% for foreign staff working in eligible community care organisations)
For any clarifications, please contact:
Ms Sharon Lee
SMU Executive Development
Telephone: +65 6808 5368
Email: sharonlee@smu.edu.sg
