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Building Nonprofit Boards

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

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Talented, Motivated People

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

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Porpoising for Insights

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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Paradoxes

Paradoxes

The business world is full of contradictions. Today’s most effective companies must be both global and local. Product development must be fast and also low-defect. Companies must attain critical mass

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The "Average Employee" Gets It

The "Average Employee" Gets It

It’s essential to create a culture of accountability where highly trained, skilled employees are supported and encouraged to speak up when they see or hear a problem developing. Insulated leaders some

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