Sankalp Forum partners with ODA to train Social Entrepreneurs

Platform supporting social networks in the emerging markets, Sankalp Forum has announced its partnership Organization Development Alternatives (ODA) to offer Personal Executive Coaching to a select few high-impact enterprises from India. As a part of its commitment to drive inclusive development, Sankalp Forum, in partnership with ODA, will provide leadership development opportunity to founders and CEOs of enterprises dedicated to social and environmental change.

ODA will bring its years of expertise and provide 10 experienced coaches, to lead this coaching programme, to India’s leading social enterprises.

Aparajita Agrawal, Director, Sankalp Forum, said, Social entrepreneurs face tremendous challenges, while operating in remote locations with little access to basic infrastructure. Programmes like this provide moral and intellectual support to entrepreneurs and innovators. Through Sankalp partnership with ODA, we reaffirm our commitment to invest in entrepreneurs who can create strong impact in under-served communities.

Arguably, the success of any organization depends on its leader. For an emerging enterprise, the founders are the cornerstone. It is the vision, values and actions of the founders that help transform an idea into a successful enterprise, stated Santhosh Babu, Founding Managing Director, Organization Development Alternatives and a CEO Coach.

The next round of coaching for the finalists of Sankalp Awards 2014 will be in February.