Planet and People: Exploring the Link between Climate and Gender Dynamics
On Tuesday, 5 March, SRI Executive hosted a webinar for International Women’s Day exploring the nexus between the climate crisis and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. Hosted by Consulting Manager, Grace Kohn, and moderated by Senior Consultant, Apoorva Tyagi, the SRI team was joined by three incredible panelists who work across this critical intersection: […]
Between the Lines: Healthcare’s Answer to Climate Change
‘We must fight one of the world’s biggest health threats: climate change’ WHO (2023) ‘If the health sector were a country, it would be the fifth largest emitter on the planet’ Health Care Without Harm (2019) The statements above represent the interlinked reality and siloed mentality the development world traditionally uses to tackle sectoral issues. Viewed together, […]
Addressing Human Resource Needs in Ukraine’s Infrastructure Reconstruction
Dr.Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, a Social Infrastructure expert who is a former Director from the World Bank and supported by our Country Director from Ukraine, Ms. Irina Maystrenko and the wider SRI team writes about the long journey of Rebuilding Ukraine. This series will cover themes such as the human capital perspective: infrastructure, labour market and the […]
Reflecting on ‘Reframing Localisation’
SRI Executive, in partnership with the Baobab Institute, hosted the first webinar in a series exploring the topic of localisation and shifting power. Our host was Pape Gaye, founder of the Baobab Institute, which supports local organisations and works with all global actors to close the equity gap. He was joined in conversation by Prof. Peter Piot and Magda Robalo […]
Navigating Success: The Art of Partnering with an Executive Search Firm
At SRI Executive, we get numerous questions from candidates about how to best partner with us. Launching a new career can be daunting, so here is some of the best advice for you. How Do Executive Search Firms Work? Executive search firms utilise an array of approaches to identify potential candidates. These include networking, referrals, […]
New Year, New You: Overcoming Organisational Change Fatigue
Every culture has its own timelines and traditions for New Year. But, common to all is hope for a new beginning and resolutions for improvement. Unfortunately, while aspirations and goals for organisational change may begin hopeful, they are often quickly dampened by scepticism. Through our work at SRI Executive, we have seen the impact of […]
Navigating 2023: Reflections, Achievements, and Challenges in Global Development
As we enter 2024, it is time to take a moment to reflect on 2023 and acknowledge both the achievements made and the challenges faced around the world. I also want to take this opportunity to focus on those issues and trends that my team and I have seen as the most pressing throughout this […]
COP 28: Expectations vs Reality
As we reach the end of 2023; it’s crucial to reflect on the significant milestones – and missed opportunities – in the context of global development. Among these, COP 28 stands out as a landmark event, hailed as potentially the largest in the history of climate conferences, and successfully hosted by the UAE. As a […]
Shifting the Centre of Gravity
The discussion of shifting power, or localisation, has increased in recent years as a response to growing criticism of the power dynamic in traditional aid. Development and humanitarian organisations have been changing how they work, shifting the centre of gravity closer to challenges on the ground. Localisation influences all aspects of the development sector and […]
Hire for Cultural Diversity Not Cultural Fit
Move Beyond Culture Fit Many global development organisations and NGOs have strong cultures that match their purpose-driven work. As a result, their hiring processes have evolved over time to attract, hire, and integrate people into these cultures. This is a common recruiting practice known as “hiring for culture fit.” Unfortunately, this practice can have negative […]