Decision making in a democratic organisation: How this complicates technology & change projects
Taking on a large-scale transformation project is never simple, but within a democratic, member-led organisation, it brings an added level of complexity. In this session, Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect Union, explores the realities of driving change in environments where decision-making must balance transparency, participation, and consensus. With governance structures often involving committees for every function, unions exemplify the tension between agility and accountability.
This session offers practical insight into leading transformation where every voice matters and every decision must earn its mandate. Mike will explore the importance of ‘holding up the mirror’: assessing your organisation’s readiness for change, recognising what’s working, identifying what could be improved, and making the bold decisions needed to deliver real change.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the challenges of leading transformation within democratic, member-led organisations, where participation, transparency, and consensus are critical.
- Learn how to work effectively with technology partners by managing expectations, fostering mutual understanding, and ensuring they grasp the unique challenges of working with non-profit organisations.
- Explore how to foster organisational self-reflection, assess readiness for change, and make the strategic decisions needed to move your organisation forward.
- Membership
- CRM
