The Importance of Redundancy
Some people function as the heart and soul of their organization, as happens with Founder’s Syndrome. Others act as the primary benefactor and reason the organization remains afloat year after year. Having someone like this in your organization is a tremendous asset as well as a gaping chink in your armor. While the obvious benefits […]
How to Hold People Accountable when You’d Rather Eat a Worm
Holding people accountable isn’t fun. In fact, it can just plain suck, as “I’d rather eat a worm” suck. But stay in management for long, and it’s inevitable. Not to sound pessimistic but someone is going to need a gentle reminder to do the job they were hired to do. While not fun, the sooner […]
5 Leadership Competencies that Should Be a Part of Your Organizational Strategy
In 2016, the Harvard Business Review published five important leadership qualities after surveying close to 200 business leaders around the world. The results are a handful of qualities that answer the question, “What makes a successful leader?” Adding these competencies into the framework of our organizations could be the key to operating with greater success. […]
No Higher ROI than Teambuilding
Team building is a highly valuable activity, and the most important investment you can make in your company. Why? Because the stronger the team, the stronger your organization. By creating opportunities for connection and meaningful interaction, you are reinforcing each member’s value as well as creating positive memories that build stronger bonds. The following are […]
The Value of Strategic Planning
Success can only be measured by comparing the current state of affairs with previously established goals. Therefore, strategic planning functions as an organization’s means for both setting goals and then later measuring their success in meeting them. What Is Strategic Planning? Strategic planning is the organizational creation of priorities and benchmarks by which the future […]
Four Ways to Better On-Board New Employees While Still Remaining Productive
From day one, your company will reflect and depend on your employees’ effort and success. Therefore, regardless of the industry or whether you have two or two hundred employees, a solid training program equips new hires and veterans is essential. I get it. Time is a significant factor. After all, managing and training new hires […]
Three Cs of Implementing Strategy
Strategy falls at the top of most organizational leaders’ priorities. But how does one implement the strategy most effectively? No matter how excellent your plan success, it could lead to disaster if executed incoorectly. Sucess begins by focusing on the three Cs of implementing strategy: clarity, communication, and cascade. Each of these three Cs rolls […]
6 Signs Your Nonprofit Is in Crisis Mode
A nonprofit is only as strong as its top executives. Poor management practices or lack of competence in a specific area can be cause for alarm, or it could even signal an oncoming nonprofit crisis. In this article, we’ll look at six signs your nonprofit might be headed for crisis and how to avoid it: […]
