Harnessing the talents of a 'loose and baggy monster'

Sacks, R. and Myers, J. 2001. Harnessing the talents of a 'loose and baggy monster'. Journal of European Industrial Training. 25 (9), pp. 454-464. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006241

TitleHarnessing the talents of a 'loose and baggy monster'
AuthorsSacks, R. and Myers, J.
Abstract

Much of the research and dialogue around the voluntary sector is around the economics and identity of the sector. Its relationship with clients, suppliers and government has become more sophisticated and complex. The ability of voluntary sector leadership to be proactive in determining the nature of these relationships underpins much of the current debate on the future of the voluntary sector, both in the UK and internationally. There are useful lessons to be learnt from business techniques. Yet, the execution of business‐enhancing tools needs to be considered in the context relevant to the sector’s interests and to the primary aims of a sector. This paper is based on practitioner experience, previous unpublished research, initial doctoral research into management and learning in the sector and e‐mail interviews with key respondents working in the non‐profit sector in the UK and Russia.

KeywordsNon‐profit organizations, Learning, Case studies, Management
JournalJournal of European Industrial Training
Journal citation25 (9), pp. 454-464
ISSN0309-0590
Year2001
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006241

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