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Learn why leading with compassion is critical in the high-stakes world of international development and humanitarian assistance. Discover ways chiefs of party can foster supportive, human-centered workplaces through deep listening, validating emotions, kind gestures, compassionate policies, frequent check-ins, and more. When people feel cared for, their best work follows.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.

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“A COP’s Blueprint for Impactful Communications” is your strategic guide to mastering impactful communication in USAID projects. Donna Vincent Roa provides the blueprint to craft messages that resonate and drive action. This episode is essential for leaders looking to inspire, engage, and align their teams and stakeholders. Effective communication is the cornerstone of every successful project, transforming your vision into a collective achievement. Tune in to turn your communication into a powerful tool for change.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.

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“Strategic Spending Mindset: Making Every USAID Dollar Count” delves into the strategic nuances of USAID project budgeting. Join Donna Vincent Roa to learn how to optimize every aspect of your project’s financials. This podcast is essential for chiefs of party who seek to turn USAID funding into lasting impacts. Mastering the allocation and management of funds is foundational to achieving your project’s goals and the broader development and humanitarian assistance mission.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.

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Step into the world of strategic foresight with “Navigating Uncertainty: Mastering Risk in development and humanitarian assistance Projects.” Donna Vincent Roa equips you with the insights and tactics to anticipate and mitigate risks in your USAID projects. This episode is essential for every chief of party seeking to convert challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Tune in to discover how to anchor your project’s success in the face of uncertainty—because mastering risk management is the cornerstone of transformative leadership.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.

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In “Data to Story: Reporting Your Impact Narrative,” Donna Vincent Roa transforms the concept of USAID reporting from a procedural task to a powerful storytelling tool. This essential episode empowers chiefs of party to craft reports that resonate with stakeholders, turning data and objectives into a compelling narrative of development and humanitarian assistance and progress. Why listen? Elevate your reporting to inspire, engage, and showcase the profound impact of your work—this is reporting reimagined, where every update paints a picture of progress.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.

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This episode offers a deep dive into the chief of party role, emphasizing the power of stakeholder engagement in USAID projects. Donna Vincent Roa brings actionable insights on transforming stakeholder networks into strong project alliances. Ideal for leaders looking to drive meaningful development and humanitarian assistance outcomes, this podcast equips you with the tools to unite diverse perspectives under a shared vision of success. Why listen? Because when stakeholders are well-engaged, projects don’t just start—they last.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.

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“Goals That Grow” is your five-minute masterclass in engaging teams with SMART goals for USAID projects. Dr. D. offers invaluable insights into making goal-setting a shared journey that motivates and mobilizes your team. This episode is essential listening for new chiefs of party seeking to craft a clear, actionable roadmap to success. Tune in and learn to set benchmarks that inspire achievement and foster a culture of collective ownership. Why listen? Because the right goals transform good teams into great ones, and great teams make development and humanitarian assistance work thrive.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.

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Step into “The Agile Leader: Infusing Startup Energy into USAID Projects,” a compelling narrative designed for new chiefs of party ready to embrace innovation. Dr. D. guides you through instilling a startup mentality and design thinking in your project, creating a resilient and adaptable culture. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights for leaders determined to drive change and achieve lasting impact. Listen and learn how to foster a dynamic environment that catalyzes creativity, inclusivity, and groundbreaking development and humanitarian assistance work.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.