It is a presentation focusing on NGO management and the challenges associated with it

1. NGO Leadership in
Context
1. Internal Leadership
2. Wider political and social context
3. Challenges
4. Conclusion

2. 1. Internal Leadership
How leaders identify themselves with the group defines
the leadership strategy to use and its effectiveness.
Leadership is a dynamic relationship between leaders
and followers.
Principles of management based on individuals
motivations and logical reasoning, underestimate the
value of group bonding.
The means to achieve motivation and service delivery in
the group are influenced by the leader’s social identity
and personal charisma.

3. 2. Wider Political and Social Context
 External factors are beyond the control of leaders.
 Social, cultural, religious and political aspects of the
environment in which organizations work influence the
leadership strategies to be used and determine the role and
effectiveness of leaders.
 Leadership stands in a dynamic relationship with the
environment.
 Cultural pressures associated with the expectations of the staff,
could result in leaders playing a more paternalistic role than
they might want to.

4. 3. Challenges
NGOs and stakeholders associated with the
organizations (donors, civil society, community) are
concerned about a visible lack of leadership talent in
the sector.
Research is mainly focused on the role and
characteristics of leaders, their motivations and ways of
work.
Further research is needed in the way leaders relate to
the social, cultural and political environment.

5. Conclusion
Reciprocal relationship between the leader and
followers influences the scope of action to achieve the
goals of the organization.
Leadership styles depend on the context in which they
are applied and on the ability of the leaders’ diagnostic
skills and judgment to know which style is more suitable
to adopt and to recognize when to adapt this style to
the changing circumstances.

6. Thank you for your attention
Presented by
Agustina Flores
Chris Duane
Bjoern Kluever
Shakeb Nai