Annual Traditions, Business Planning, Guest Blogs, Retreats, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Summer Reading
We are officially in the “dog days” of summer. Interestingly, this phrase refers to the sultry days of summer and came from the Romans, who associated it with the star Sirius. They considered Sirius to be the “dog star” because it was the brightest star in the...
Annual Traditions, COVID-19, Fundraising, Giving Trends, Marketing & Communication, Social Impact Architects
At the end of 2021, readers of The Boston Globe were asked to describe the year – the top word: “exhausting,” followed by “rollercoaster.” One reader noted that there were “some highs and lots of lows.” Each year since 1956, social...
Board Development, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Program Development, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
As the pandemic becomes more manageable and we explore possibilities for the future, I find that many executives and board members are reflecting on the “state of their organization.” Many are asking the question: “Where do we go from here?” I was recently asked by a...
Grow, Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
I am a recovering perfectionist. I have a gift for being able to create and execute new ideas and strategies. Many would assume that this is the secret to my success; however, the real secret is how I pursue excellence every day in my personal and professional life...
COVID-19, Grow, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
The Great Resignation. The Great Awkward. COVID-19 turned everything upside down. Now, we are back in the office and need a new playbook to get past what we are calling COVID Fog. The good news is that this is not uncharted territory. We experienced this as a firm...