Evolution is defined as ‘the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form’. Definition.com provides the synonyms of growth, development, advancement, and progress. It is apparent that many of those terms are also synonyms for
Great year end strategies begin with a GOOD ASK!
Have you got a plan to ask for donations? Yes, donors are bombarded with end of year requests. Don’t let them forget about your organization, because you didn’t ask.
Go the extra inch…
At Disney, no matter how successful the mouse is, or how many children love the princesses, it is about their people. They do a lot to make sure they get the right people (more than I have time to discuss here), and the first thing they do is TEACH and EMPOWER them to go the extra inch.
Do the terms: Performance Report, OR Productivity Report, OR Activity Report make you cringe.
My manager had what was affectionately called a “Tickler File”. The black box held his general relationships and the red box held the “Hot” or new relationships. Each week, he went through his tickler file, and recorded notes about these relationships and would make lists of activities or things to do with these relationships (the post-it notes).
Buzz Words and Boards
The roles of Boards are ever changing. Whether they are changing from fiduciary to advisory, or just gaining new members, Board management and engagement can be a full time job in itself. Here are some best practices that make Board engagement more manageable.
Unfortunately, I have been one of those frustrated by “leaders” who refuse to make the tough decision. I have long been an admirer of James Burke, never knowing his name. He definitely made a tough decision which changed the PR