Advocacy/Policy Change, Collaborate, COVID-19, Issue Based Blogs, Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
Like many of you, I was stunned when Prince Harry opened up in his Apple docuseries, “The Me You Can’t See” – co-created and produced with none other than Oprah herself – about the trauma he experienced and the treatments that have made a significant difference in his...
Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
If you ever want to start an unsolvable argument, ask a group of people about their favorite pizza chain. Some say Pizza Hut. Others love Papa John’s. Mine is Domino’s – but it did not start out that way. Back in 2008, the most common complaint Domino’s received was...
Guest Blogs, Human Resources, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
One of the best questions I’ve been asked recently is: “Once we have a great strategic plan, how do we ensure it gets traction?” When we complete the strategic planning process, our clients walk away with a flashy strategic plan and a detailed dashboard, but we also...
Advocacy/Policy Change, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects
With his recent passing, Pope Francis is now being lauded as “The People’s Pope.” His legacy will be one of deep compassion and a call to service for people of all faiths. This time of change reminds me of one of my favorite parables – Moishe and the pope. Over a...
Business Planning, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Everything changed five years ago – so much so, many futurists, including myself, shifted from long-range planning to week-to-week scenario planning. With government support like PPP loans, many nonprofits were able to stay afloat. Needless to say, the past few years...
Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Grow, Growth/Scaling Plans, Impact, Impact Measurement, Lean Start-Up, Organizational Assessments, Social Impact Architects, Strategic Planning
Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” novels where you could make decisions along the way and customize your own ending? They all started with the same warning label: “The adventures you take are a result of your choice. You are responsible because you choose! …...
