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.
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
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
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
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,
As small business employers and even larger companies continue to struggle with compliance on reporting for non-binary employees, many state and local municipalities continue passing legislation prohibiting sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination. “Non-binary” is a term used by people who describe themselves as neither ‘male’ nor ‘female,’ both, or
There is a lot of information devoted to how small business owners can spot the behaviors of employees who are about to quit. But according to research, it isn’t the obvious cues like the employee who wears interview attire more often, or who suddenly has doctors’ and dentists’ appointment regularly
Twitter is unforgiving. If your company finds itself in the midst of a crisis, it may not be able to recover without a quick response. We aren’t just talking about DEFCON 10 level disasters either. A viral tweet from a former employee or angry customer can make or break your
Nonprofits have to be concerned about money. Securing funds to operate is hard enough, nevermind that nonprofits must meticulously account for how they spend their money. For nonprofit boards, sometimes that means making sacrifices. That might be why you don’t hear about nonprofit boards spending money on events such as
Many people think of business culture as an HR talking point, providing little to no real value to their organization. This couldn’t be further from the truth. A strong corporate culture empowers employees to reach new heights by increasing their personal investment in the company and unlocking their passion for
