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Our curiosity drives us to explore and question elements of nonprofit leadership. With each new organization, we learn from the voices and experiences of leaders. We are committed to sharing what we learn to build a stronger nonprofit professional community.
Board Preparedness: Ready to Lead from Day 1
In the dynamic realm of association governance, the composition of the boardroom is in constant flux—new members join, seasoned ones depart, and the board renews itself cyclically. This perpetual transformation brings forth not just challenges but also rich opportunities for organizational growth and strategic development. With each changing term, there emerges a renewed potential for associations to harness the varied experiences and insights that new directors bring to the table. However, this potential can only be realized through deliberate and strategic board member preparation—hence the critical nature of board orientation and development.
Strategic Frameworks: The Future of Strategic Planning
While strategic planning is not new, the speed of change has led to shorter time horizons, challenging both leaders and opportunities for growth. This research explores the impact of rapidly evolving strategic processes, from traditional ten-year plans to agile annual sprints. Learn how top association executives navigate uncertainties and embrace change post-COVID, forging successful paths towards a purpose-driven future. Unveil the transformative power of strategic frameworks to empower boards, volunteers, and staff in steering associations towards resilience and achievement.
Why a Strategic Core is Needed Today More Than Ever
Coming out of two years of ongoing societal disruption, there are frames and phrases organizational leaderships are exhausted of hearing. Organizations are recognizing it is time to once again turn eyes to the horizon. How does the future we want to create look different? What new strengths have we discovered that we should invest in and leverage to bring about that future? These questions and more drive towards crafting, adopting, and living an organizational strategic core.
Logistical Considerations for Your Next Strategy Session
A well-designed strategy session has the potential to take the collective vision and voice of an organization’s leadership and weave a narrative and plan to amplify the mission’s impact exponentially for years to come.