Implementation

Give Volunteers a Job They Can Do Well

Before the holiday volunteers arrive, make sure each assignment is clear and someone is there to help.

Your Fundraiser Shouldn't Have to Run the Year-End Campaign Alone

Give the board and leadership team specific work they can finish.

Work For the Best Managers You Can

Nothing beats working for excellent, principled managers. It’s one of the most valuable experiences a young, ambitious person can have.

Managers Must Address Their Shortcomings

Good managers identify the leadership and management skills they lack, then develop those skills or add them to the team.

Delegation Requires More Than Good Intentions

Delegation only builds a capable organization when leaders resist taking work back and give their people the clarity, coaching, and trust to carry it through.

Letting the Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good

Decisions have to be made without perfect information. Seeking solid information matters, but waiting for perfection wastes time and costs opportunities.