006: Why, When Things Go Wrong, You Have To Acknowledge And Name It, with Helen Poropat
October 31, 2022
When things go wrong, you must make space for the voices of the silent because they often have good insights into complex situations.
In this episode of the Thriving in Complexity podcast, Susanne talks with Helen Poropat, an experienced mediator with extensive experience in governing non-profit organisations, including Domino’s Give for Good, Relations Australia (Queensland) and the National Education and Employment Foundation.
Helen shares her insights about how to help non-profit organisations achieve impact by building strong teams and focusing on the value of voices and relationships. According to her, having people with the right mix of skills and perspectives on board is essential, as they are the ones who will make things happen.
So if you’re interested in learning more about what it takes to help a non-profit make a difference, this episode is for you!
When things go wrong, you must make space for the voices of the silent because they often have good insights into complex situations.
In this episode of the Thriving in Complexity podcast, Susanne talks with Helen Poropat, an experienced mediator with extensive experience in governing non-profit organisations, including Domino’s Give for Good, Relations Australia (Queensland) and the National Education and Employment Foundation.
Helen shares her insights about how to help non-profit organisations achieve impact by building strong teams and focusing on the value of voices and relationships. According to her, having people with the right mix of skills and perspectives on board is essential, as they are the ones who will make things happen.
So if you’re interested in learning more about what it takes to help a non-profit make a difference, this episode is for you!
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- The challenges of running a non-profit organization (05:18)
- Maintaining boundaries between various roles (11:32)
- How to develop and maintain trust within an organization (13:56)
- Dealing with conflicts correctly (17:41)
- All about Domino’s Give for Good charity (22:40)
- How is success measured? (27:44)
- Thriving in complexity, according to Helen (29:37)
- Learning as a group (33:36)
- Helen’s advice to her 25-year-old self (40:22)
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WHERE TO FIND HELEN POROPAT