The Effect of Leadership in Building Employee Relationships and Creativity in NGOs in Zambia: A Case Study of CIDRZ

The last decades have witnessed an extraordinary growth in non-governmental organizations (NGO) in all spheres of human activities worldwide, especially in developing countries.NGOs, as an integral part of civil society, concerned with management of a complex and diverse range of activities.They face internal and external management issues.This study provides a critical overview of the major issues involved in positive leadership and building positive employee relationships with an emphasis on NGOs in Zambia.Leadership is getting people to do things they have never thought of doing, do not believe are possible or that they do not want to do (Smith, 2014).Poor economic and poor governance residents of the country are challenges that affect organizations as funders could not invest their money in an unstable country, politically and economically (Sabir, Rafique, & Abbas, 2019).Therefore, every economy thrives on the government conducive environment for organizations to operate from and yield desired results.We need good organizational leadership on employees motivational and creativity to get through the financial crisis we are experiencing at the moment.Concepts such as leadership and motivational are cardinal in ensuring the success of an organization in both public and private organizations (Gangi & Abdulrazak, 2012).Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in addressing social and developmental challenges in many countries, including Zambia.These organizations operate in diverse sectors, such as healthcare, education, environmental conservation, and poverty alleviation, to name a few.In Zambia, one prominent NGO working in the field of public health and infectious disease research is the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ).CIDRZ focuses on improving healthcare systems, conducting research, and providing support to communities affected by infectious diseases.