RESEARCH

RESEARCH

We do research for humans. Understand and improve how your organisation and people can achieve their full potential for more impact.

Organisational leadership and the work experience have profound effects on employee and volunteer behaviour, professional growth, wellbeing, and performance.

Our research bridges scholarly rigour with practical relevance to transform thought and practice toward evidence-based leadership of organisations and people.

We produce and share insights on the Not-for-Profit workforce to inform organisational leaders, learning providers, funders, and policy makers.

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  • examine what works, for whom, why and at what cost 
  • identify sector needs for talent and skills
  • diagnose workforce health and wellbeing
  • evaluate training effectiveness and its impact
  • change thought, practice and policies using our evidence
  • understand data and benchmarks on people and impact
  • publish reports, translate research, author white papers
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Not-for-Profit Workforce Study

The most comprehensive research study of its kind: on and for Not-for-Profit organisations, and their employees and volunteers working at all levels. Designed to understand and share freely the most effective means for leading people, performance, and purpose.

  • Identifying what matters most to make Not-for-Profit work better

  • Establishing credible and useful evidence to inform people, policy and practices
  • Charting opportunities to attract, retain, develop and motivate the best talent

THE SOCIAL RETURN ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Findings and implications from measuring the impact of professional development and work learning on people, organisations, and purpose.
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EVIDENCE-BASED RESOURCES

We are not alone in researching important topics. Access our database of curated, science-based resources from around the world, offering credible evidence and useful advice. Understand more about workforce retention, health, engagement, learning, and much more. Search by topic, concept, and media type.
SEARCH & EXPLORE

LEADER LEARNING FOR PURPOSE

Research findings on the challenges and optimal pathways for developing professional Not-for-Profit leaders and leadership capabilities.
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THE SOCIAL RETURN ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Findings and implications from measuring the impact of professional development and work learning on people, organisations, and purpose.
read more

LEADER LEARNING FOR PURPOSE

Research findings on the challenges and optimal pathways for developing professional Not-for-Profit leaders and leadership capabilities.
read more

EVIDENCE-BASED RESOURCES

We are not alone in researching important topics. Access our database of curated, science-based resources from around the world, offering credible evidence and useful advice. Understand more about workforce retention, health, engagement, learning, and much more. Search by topic, concept, and media type
SEARCH & EXPLORE

 

WE DO NOT HAVE A MONOPOLY ON GOOD IDEAS!

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