This series of postings (don’t know yet how many will be in the series) is to help you understand and prepare for a capital campaign, so that, when you hire a staff campaign director or engage counsel, their time (and your money) will be used most effectively. To start, a definition: A Capital Campaign is …
No two crises are the same, but some guidelines apply to all types of crisis management Crisis management is not an exact science, but there are certain steps that, when taken, are almost guaranteed to provide significant benefits. While these steps are similar in many cases, for maximum effectiveness they must be tailored to fit …
Ask the HR Professional A question I frequently get from those individuals outside of HR is, “What is it like to work in HR?” Well, the answer to that question can vary greatly by HR professional and organization.
Garbage in, garbage out. When you really need specific information and don’t have a lot of time to spend searching the internet, a few search modifiers will really help you avoid the garbage, and zero in on your target.
Mistakes happen but no one likes to make them. And certainly very few of us like to admit to them. The good news is that mistakes, even big ones, don’t have to leave a permanent mark on your career. Here’s how you can recover quickly and use the experience to learn and grow. 1. Fess …
Are you looking for more than just a better job? Rather, you’re seeking a more rewarding profession, one that better aligns with your skills, interests, values, and plans for the future. It will not happen overnight. It will take reflection, planning and motivation. Here are five tips for making the transition into a new, rewarding …
Many of my coaching clients have trouble delegating. It’s an essential skill of managers and leaders because delegation frees up time as well as develops people. Here is a simple 5 step delegation model to assure what you delegate meets your expectations. 1. Identify the need – What are you doing that someone else could …
Leading and Working in Complex Human Systems -For Diane Hetherington- The importance of human systems: We spend much of our lives as part of human systems. Examples include the organizations in which we work, the teams and groups of which we are members, our families, our communities, and our world. In fact, I would argue …
Motivation is a topic that I often integrate in many of my trainings for helping to create inspired workplaces. As I share with you both some principles of motivation and de-motivators, think of which ones most supports your spirituality in the workplace and which ones hinder it the most for you. Principles of Motivation: Everyone …
I received an email the other day, from a fellow who identified himself as someone with a sales and marketing background whose company was recently sold. He indicated that he had been approached about taking a development position at a local educational institution, and asked if there is a primer for the development/fundraising arena. Since …
