An adage: Be efficient with machines, be effective with people. Here are reflections on how to know the difference.
Productivity and growth
Transformational Capacity Building
Address racial inequities through transformational capacity building with seven approaches.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Holacracy
Links to resources related to Holacracy®, a new way of structuring and running your organization which reimagines the conventional management hierarchy.
HolacracyOne, LLC
DIY Professional Development
Discover useful practices, questions, and a tool intended to encourage meaningful conversation, focused planning, and measurable improvement.
Laura Peck
On Delegation
Learn about why delegation is important and what does successful delegation require.
Laura Peck
What is a Mastermind Group? A Definition and Tutorials
Discover Mastermind Groups, which are group settings that offer a combination of brainstorming, education, and peer accountability.
The Success Alliance
Organizational Learning Books by Peter M. Senge
Peter M. Senge’s work centers on promoting shared understanding of complex issues and a shared leadership vision for healthier human systems. His books may help strengthen team function.
Peter M. Senge
Best of Joan Garry
Joan Garry’s top 10 blog posts on the subject of effective nonprofit leadership.
Joan Garry Consulting
The Answer Center: Resources for Nonprofits
A comprehensive collection of resources to help nonprofits strive toward the best practices in organizational excellence.
Maine Association of Nonprofit (MANP)
Writing a Business Plan
This PDF from the Small Business Development Center outlines why and how to write a full business plan, with templates.
SBDC
Business Plans 101
This sample agenda from James B. Shaffer covers the creation of a business plan.
James B. Shaffer
Reigniting Growth
Explore three qualities which can help any company restart its growth engine by removing outdated and redundant elements that have built up over the years.
Harvard Business Review (HBR)
The Ecosystem of Shared Value
Gain insight into how companies partner with nonprofits to create collective impact.
Harvard Business Review (HBR)
SWITCH PATHWAYS
GROW COMMUNITY
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