Zarko Palankov

Zarko Palankov is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant specializing in Leadership, Knowledge Management, Learning, and Community Building at The World Bank, a position he has held since March 2016.1 He is passionate about activating the potential of human systems and facilitating transformative spaces.26

Palankov focuses on:

1. Peer learning and support communities
2. Facilitation skills development
3. Leadership development
4. Organizational transformation

He has been involved in launching collaborative platforms like Communities4Dev to connect and support development practitioners.3 Palankov frequently shares insights on improving facilitation skills, particularly using liberating structures.4 He also explores concepts of conscious leadership and empowerment.5

Palankov is an advocate for continuous learning and personal growth. He writes about his experiences and reflections, including a long-term project on his search for meaning.67 His work aims to connect ideas, people, and organizations to create platforms for learning, collaboration, and growth.6