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Uncover Driving Forces

It’s been said that the one constant is change. Change creates opportunity. In every opportunity and in every decision, there are driving forces that you need to consider. For example, the rapid sprea

Diverse Boards Provide Diverse Perspectives

When it comes to boards, the idea of having a diverse set of people with varied backgrounds is a good one. When you’re only talking with people who know exactly what you know, and whom you value becau

DEI is Driven by Fundamental Management Principles

Diversity, equity and inclusion are, rightly, much on leaders’ minds and in the press these days. It is concerning to me, though, that many people are treating DEI as though it is its own discipline.

Building Nonprofit Boards

Effective boards can be a great resource for nonprofits. But even very skilled businesspeople often fail to invest much time in structural issues at nonprofits. These nonprofit boards can end up fille

Talented, Motivated People

I always stress that a culture of respect and trust begins with a commitment to hiring excellent people, people who can own their work, both its successes and failures. Talented, motivated people will

Porpoising for Insights

You can learn about what’s really going on within your organization by “porpoising.” Think about a porpoise, repeatedly diving deep into the ocean and then rising to the surface, gathering information

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