#152: Tyler Radford on how NGOs can attract and retain talent, and the challenges of managing HR in the non-profit sector

Being the Executive Director of a nonprofit is like being shot out of a cannon. It’s a tough and demanding job. But what exactly does an Executive Director do? And more importantly, how can Executive Directors manage their time to truly be effective?

On this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we speak with Tyler Radford, Executive Director of Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, about what it really takes to be an effective big boss of a nonprofit organization.

We discuss how to balance big-picture strategy and leadership with day-to-day management. We also delve into how to manage the unknown and the unexpected while still moving an agenda forward. In the episode:

• How NGOs can attract and retain talent.
• Managing HR in the non-profit sector: issues and challenges
• How do Humanitarian agencies hire the right employees
• Employer branding in nonprofit organizations.

The tips offered on the podcast by Tyler are valuable to every Executive Director as well as those that aspire to lead an organization.

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