Implementation

Where Strategy Meets Action

Implementation is partly about an attitude: Just do it. It’s when strategy meets a bias toward action and thoughtful completion. People tend to get comfortable with process and reports. The great valu

Which Do You Want To Hear First?

My regular readers know that I’m a fan of bad news. At first this sounds surprising and counter-intuitive. But I’ve learned over my career that good news often has limited value — the goal has already

5-10% for Planning

Last week I reminded readers that, with summer drawing to a close, we’re moving into the fall planning cycle. Making time to plan and confer creates a useful rhythm and a routine. I think of planning

The Rule of Three for Hiring

Last week I looked at my “Rule of Three” for planning. I also have a rule of three for success in bringing on new staff. Staffing is a challenge for every organization. Relentless competition with the

Collaborate Successfully

When I review my proudest achievements, both in business and in the nonprofit sector, collaboration with partners was almost always part of a successful outcome. A lot of senior executives talk about

Teamwork

There are some people who value success but don’t care whether they receive praise or validation from others. They can work fine on a team led by an ambitious extrovert. But multiple ambitious extrove