Culture

Start With Your Conclusions

When you’re trying to communicate something important to a group, begin at the end, by stating your conclusions and recommendations. Then get into the whys and the supporting data. People will focus b

Organizational Culture Should Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Readers of Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector have pointed out to me that many of the principles outlined in the booklet can support organizations striving to be more diverse, equitable and inclu

Respect & Trust is at the Heart of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

When I think more deeply about diversity, equity and inclusion, I’m reminded of one of my core beliefs, which is to build your organizational culture around the principles of mutual trust and respect.

My Early Experience with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The writer and comedian Alexandria Love writes with insight about diversity, equity and inclusion. She points out that while many people believe that “diversity” and “inclusion” are the same, there is

First Assistant

It’s useful to think of yourself as “first assistant to” your direct reports. You want people at every level to understand the organization’s goals and objectives and make decisions that align with th

The “Let’s Do” Attitude

Everyone running an organization, a department, or a team must accept responsibility for also managing less-glamorous duties, such as the implementation of strategy through planning, budgeting, organi