Quick Start Guide: Develop Future Nonprofit Leaders with 70/20/10

Building robust internal leadership capacity is crucial for sustaining long-term organizational impact. Based on research from the Center for Creative Leadership, this quick start guide outlines a practical framework centered on experiential growth: 70 percent on-the-job learning, 20 percent coaching and mentoring, and 10 percent formal training.

The resource assists managers and their direct reports in co-creating tailored development plans that embed growth directly into everyday organizational activities. It includes step-by-step instructions and ready-to-use templates designed to accelerate talent development and foster high-performing teams.