Mobilize Talent for Organizational Change
Organizations are systems. And, since systems are made up of interconnected parts, those parts must be properly aligned for an organization to adapt to change. Our Integrated Strategy for Success …
Stay Strong: Six Workouts to Boost Organizational Fitness
Organizational fitness keeps your organization or agency strong and healthy to actively manage or recover from extraordinary challenges.
Nonstop Change Requires a New Mindset
Welcome to 2020! Imagine that tomorrow you wake up and have magically acquired a new skill or understanding that will help your organization succeed in the new year. What would …
The Rise of Shared Leadership
Succession planning is everywhere. Conference sessions, webinars, and articles on the topic abound. Given the number of executive directors and CEOs who are retiring, that’s a good thing. But, many …
Nonprofit Capacity Building – A Heretical View
Capacity building doesn’t work. It’s a waste of time, money and energy. There… we said it… sorry foundations and all your capacity building money… sorry nonprofits and all your capacity …
Distraction Hurts Creativity*
“Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?” …
Sharpen Your Saw With Life Balance
Have you heard the parable of the woodcutter straining to cut down a tree? His blade is dull, he is exhausted, but he is too busy to stop to sharpen …
Yes, Nonprofits Can Lobby
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can lobby. Seriously, we checked. Actually, we knew that already. But many people who work or volunteer for nonprofits believe that lobbying is prohibited. Lobbying and advocacy aren’t …
Preparing the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders
“78% of (nonprofit) leaders intend to leave their job by 2020.” – Opportunity in Change: Preparing Boston for Leader Transitions and New Models of Nonprofit Leadership Whether the cause is changing …
The Right Time for Change
Isn’t it amazing how a few days out of the office can affect your outlook? Those days right after you return – when that deluge of emails seems like something …