Amid unprecedented disruption from geopolitical conflict, economic instability and AI, companies can use skills-based volunteering (SBV) as a strategy for creating value both inside and outside the organisation.
Key takeaways
- SBV lets employees apply professional expertise to real challenges facing non-profit organisations, developing leadership, empathy and cultural agility.
- Working with limited resources and different approaches outside the corporate environment makes employees better problem-solvers, creating a competitive advantage.
- SBV is one of the most effective leadership development tools because it requires managers to lead through influence rather than hierarchy and distinguish between available resources and their own skills.
- During rapid change, as AI rewrites jobs and business models, SBV helps companies adapt and develop resilience.
What this means for CEOs
Leaders should integrate skills-based volunteering into business strategy, recognising its potential to develop leadership, strengthen employee capabilities and create lasting value amid global uncertainty.