Culture

Interacting

Everywhere I worked I enjoyed interacting with people, whether they were ranked well above me or they performed entry level jobs. I have no tolerance for anyone who lords their position or power over

Sometimes a Decision is a Good Decision — Until it’s no Longer a Good Decision

With shifting social and economic cycles, things happen unexpectedly that can help or hurt an organization. I’ve talked in the past about “facing the elevator door,” as a way of thinking about opportu

Developing Managers

As your nonprofit grows, the demands within your sector and the dynamics of the larger world change and you have to stay on top of that. You’re never “done” putting organizational processes in place,

Nonprofits and the Business World

I once heard someone say about business executives on nonprofit boards that they often leave their brains at the door. It’s unfortunate that sometimes impatient business people get involved with nonpr

Cultural Course Correction

Last week I looked at how to develop a strong organizational culture which includes support for DEI, grounded in mutual trust and respect. That culture is built on structure, processes and people. Thi

Structure + Processes + People = Culture

Support for DEI, based on the values of mutual trust and respect, is part of a strong and productive organizational culture. This strong and productive culture is, in turn, the result of three element