Leadership posts
5th April, 2012
Leading the leader
There are a few things I’ve been gobsmacked by since stepping from being a non-profit CEO to consulting. None more so than the seemingly low number of Chief Executives who are not being properly supervised and developed by their board. I’ve been fortunate enough to have great supervision (and unfortunate…
14th February, 2012
A valentines message to non-profits
I ♥ charities … When I am told how the money I donated was used and what difference it helped to make. When beneficiaries are properly involved in how activities are delivered. When digital media is used as a forum for engagement with supporters, not exclusively as a tool for…
28th October, 2011
The eight scariest charity horrors
As we approach the witching hour on Halloween be aware of the nightmares that await if your non-profit organisation commits any of these horrors: 1. Mission drift You need to diversify income, you secure a contract, and another; maybe you don’t quite have the capacity and infrastructure to be able…
12th April, 2011
On being a SWOT or a PEST
This I’ve heard many times: “Oh we’ve done a SWOT & PEST analysis, we don’t need any help with that” Me: “Great, can I see them?” And then I get handed a one-page matrix of each with bullet points. Me: “OK, how did this inform your thinking on how you…
10th March, 2011
Standing in the way of control
I have a secret. I’m a bit of a control freak. I used to say it coyly, with a smile on my face – “can I just look at that email before you send it out? Gosh I’m such a control freak” – as if this passive-aggressive excuse would somehow…
16th February, 2011
Do your staff really care?
You know the person. They only turn up to work for the money. They could be working anywhere. The problem is that your donors and visitors will spot this a mile away. I’ve worked with dynamic people who are passionate about their organisation and I’ve also worked with people who…
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