Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lead, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
Every now and then, I feel like I’m caught in a human hamster wheel – racing from meeting to meeting, but wondering afterward – what did I really accomplish? When this happens, I pick up one of of my favorite, well-worn books, The Time Trap by R. Alec Mackenzie. We...
Feasibility Studies, Grow, Guest Blogs, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Strategic Planning
I remember the first time I heard the word “agile” used in a business context. I was intrigued by it and how it was being used by a group of software developers in the IT sector to revolutionize their industry. They wanted to find a better way to manage the process of...
Annual Traditions, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning, Summer Reading
July 4th is my favorite holiday – everyone comes together united in celebration for our country, connected to our family and friends, and reminded of our collective past as immigrants and pioneers forging ahead to build a better world. With Fourth of July celebrations...
Business Planning, Business Planning, Grow, Marketing & Communication, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
“When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.” – John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy’s quote about crisis representing danger as well as opportunity is...
Organizational Assessments
I am eagerly awaiting the new season of “Game of Thrones.” When I first started watching “Game of Thrones,” I thought Daenerys Targaryen (the blond Mother of Dragons) was weak. Her character paled in comparison to other strong women in the show. Boy – did I misjudge...
Annual Traditions, Business Planning, Corporate Social Responsibility, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Storytelling, Top 5 Annual List
The end of the year is always a special time for many social sector organizations. Not only do we have the chance to celebrate with clients and their families over the holidays, but we also enjoy the magic of the season. This warm holiday glow is often accompanied by...