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Build versus buy, a case for both: hiring and growing transformational leaders in WASH
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posted on 2018-02-12, 15:11 authored by Yi Wei, Valerie LabiInformed by the authors’ experiences and the latest research on leadership, management, and social innovation, this paper discusses success factors and constraints facing leadership in the development space. Specifically, issues around hiring, professional development, and growth are explored. The authors recommend three areas of investment for leadership development in WASH: hire competitively and invest in market-savvy people; invest in building a pipeline of talent and long-term growth of leaders; foster a nurturing environment for making and collaborating.
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WEI, Y. and LABI, V., 2016. Build or buy, a case for both: hiring and growing transformational leaders in WASH. IN: Shaw, R.J. (ed). Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all: Proceedings of the 39th WEDC International Conference, Kumasi, Ghana, 11-15 July 2016, Briefing paper 2526, 5pp.Publisher
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