If you are trying to achieve greater impact or pivot your focus, your are in the midst of organization development. You need an architect! As
In an ever-changing landscape, nonprofit leaders must be prepared to adapt. Adaptive planning goes beyond traditional strategic planning by equipping organizations with the flexibility to pivot when new challenges or opportunities arise. This article explores the key differences between strategic and adaptive planning, why adaptability is essential for long-term success, and practical tools—like the strategy screen and strategic foresight—to help leaders make informed decisions. By integrating adaptive planning into their strategy, nonprofits can maximize opportunities, minimize risks, and build a more resilient future.
Nonprofit boards often struggle with engagement and leadership, leaving executives to shoulder most of the responsibilities. The solution lies not in managing tasks but in fostering relationships that promote distributed leadership, where collaboration and shared accountability flourish. By investing in building trust and understanding board members’ unique contributions, organizations can empower their boards to lead effectively and drive sustainable growth.
The social sector continues to face leadership gaps. Many leaders left the sector entirely during the pandemic and baby boomers continue to retire. Compounding this challenge, our sector is inherently complex—we tackle multifaceted problems and need teams that can navigate and sustain impact despite these intricacies.
Integrating a distributed leadership model throughout our organizations can be a key strategy for effective succession planning. By moving beyond traditional hierarchical structures and adopting a more collaborative approach, organizations can nurture leadership capabilities at all levels. This not only prepares individuals to take on greater responsibilities but also enhances the organization’s resilience and ability to manage transitions seamlessly.
Research in the for-profit sector shows that distributed leadership is slowly gaining more traction because it creates greater staff engagement, which is key in retaining staff. It has many other advantages, including shared decision-making and a host of things that create a culture closely aligned with the values many nonprofits hold dear. This article explores what distributed leadership is, how it is different from a more hierarchical structure, and why it may be key to increasing staff engagement.
In this fast-paced and dynamic world, we are faced with decisions throughout the year that could change the scope of how we impact our mission.
Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necesarry, Martin Luther King, Jr. Root Cause Analysis
Breathe out. We are getting close. We are only a week and a half from Thanksgiving. Then the crazy month of December begins but for
Nonprofit leaders are busy acting on what they believe to be the best investment of their time, and theory about stages of growth doesn’t always
Holding space is the practice of making space for somebody else’s experience and centering them. (Psychology Today) Holding someone accountable for their actions is important
