“I’m eager to contribute time to a board or committee but first I want to know about the culture of the organization. How will I decide if it’s a good fit?” This was a question from a willing volunteer in a class of emerging leaders. With 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the USA, there is […]
Repurpose the Traditional SWOT
“SWOTs suck!” It’s a direct quote by an association executive in a class discussing strategic planning. I may have agreed, probably smiled, but I would not have said it quite like that. SWOT is a euphemism for a process to analyze the environment affecting an organization. The acronym stands for STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES and THREATS. […]
Implementing the Strategic Plan
The planning retreat is an important activity for reviewing and developing strategy and direction. During the retreat, enthusiasm builds for new programs and growth schemes. After the retreat, everyone returns to their daily priorities and the retreat is just a memory. Follow this checklist to deploy and sustain progress on the new strategic plan. DRAFT: […]
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