Not All Partnerships are Created Equal
(This post is part 2 in a month-long series on partnerships) In Part 1 – When is a Partner Not a Partner?, I explained that nonprofit organizations that work in …
When is a Partner not a Partner?
(This post is part 1 in a month-long series on partnerships) Many nonprofit organizations and public agencies do their work in partnership with others. Not only are such partnerships seen …
Strategic Planning Simplified
The process associated with strategic planning often overshadows and undermines the usefulness of strategic planning as a tool. Overemphasizing process has led many to forget that effective strategic planning can help an organization: …
More on Leadership vs. Management
In a recent post we outlined the differences between the functions of leadership and the functions of management. We discussed the importance of both functions within any organization, even though …
The Functions of Leadership and Management
In my work with public agencies and large nonprofit organizations, I often find that the functions of leadership and management are not carried out. It is important to understand how …
Deciding What Comes Off the Plate
One of the most important steps in strategic planning happens after you create your strategic plan. If you used your planning process to actually make strategic decisions, then you must …