India, March 24 -- India's social sector is at a turning point. While the passion for change is abundant, the sector faces a significant challenge: the missing layer of strong mid-level management. Although the attention typically falls on either the frontline workers or the visionary founders, the people responsible for translating strategy into execution, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving organisational sustainability are either missing or underdeveloped. This is not just a staffing issue; it is a management crisis that directly impacts the sector's ability to scale and sustain impact.

Consider a programme coordinator who has spent years immersed in community work, deeply understanding the realities on the ground. They are p...