Grow, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
Food critics and bloggers are constantly rating what is in and what is out. (In case you are wondering: sour is in, bitter is out.) The social sector is having a similar discussion, especially post-pandemic – trends show that innovation is out, and impact is in. While...
Business Planning, Grow, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
With the new year in full swing, we are getting lots of calls on strategic planning and retreats. We often say that the point of a strategic plan isn’t to create a piece of paper; it is about creating clarity and momentum for your organization. So, we believe this...
Annual Traditions, Collaborate, Impact, Impact Measurement, Issue Based Blogs, Nonprofit Trends, Social Impact Architects, System Change
True friends have an uncanny ability to drop into your life and give you insights when you least expect it. This happened last week when I was catching up with Sommer Neff, a longtime friend and colleague (and a hell of a grant writer, if you need one). We were...
Annual Traditions, Inspirations, Social Impact Architects
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Annual Traditions, COVID-19, Grow, Human Resources, Lead, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, System Change, Top 5 Annual List
In August, I got the opportunity to visit Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, where Americans as part of the Allied Invasion landed on June 6, 1944, to liberate Europe. It was a sobering day. Three things struck me: 1) the courage of the men and women on the...