How to start and scale an impact driven initiative: lessons from the National Mentorship Movement
In this conversation, York Zucchi interviews Dave Wilson, a retired partner of Deloitte Consulting and founder of the National Mentorship Movement.
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They discuss the importance of mentorship in unleashing potential, the journey of building a sustainable mentorship organization, and the critical role of partnerships and programs.
Dave shares insights on maintaining focus, avoiding scope creep, and the significance of a passionate team and an engaged board in achieving long-term success.
The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability in volunteer-based models and the transformative power of mentorship.
In this conversation, Dave and York explore the transformative power of mentorship, emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
They discuss the evolution of mentorship programs, the significance of empowering mentees, and the challenges of scaling social impact organizations without compromising quality.
Dave shares insights on sustainable leadership, the necessity of a strong team, and the importance of delivering value over charity in the nonprofit sector.
The dialogue concludes with practical advice for emerging organizations and a reminder of the inherent goodness in people striving to make a difference.
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Instructor Dave Wilson
Dave holds a B Bus Sci (Hons) degree and MBA from UCT, and did postgraduate training in Germany when he was with Siemens. He subsequently joined Deloitte where amongst other things he started and ran the SAP practice, served as Deloitte Consulting's Chief Operating Officer, and retired in 2016 after 25 years as a partner. Dave co-founded the National Mentorship Movement after retirement and has been the full-time volunteer CEO ever since. He is passionate about South Africa and mentorship, and is a committed family man.