by assnservices | Jun 6, 2018 | Board Culture, Board Training
There’s a perception among some that association/non-profit CEOs are less sophisticated than their corporate sector counterparts because they aren’t as highly paid. The belief is rooted in the idea that the true rock stars only go for the big bucks. I believe...
by assnservices | Apr 25, 2018 | Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is a standard exercise at many, if not most, associations/nonprofit organizations. So much so that many smart people mindlessly use it as a prescription for all organizational ills: “Having problems, eh? Do you have a strategic plan? If you...
by assnservices | Apr 19, 2018 | Board Culture
Challenges in board/staff relationship generally arise from three types of board engagement: disengaged, over-engaged, or engaged in the wrong way. Let’s look at each area, then explore key strategies for overcoming the challenges presented. Disengaged Staff with a...
by assnservices | Apr 11, 2018 | Board Culture, Strategy
I am going out on a limb, as I’m delving into a leadership topic that, outside of religious or spiritually-centered leadership, is generally avoided: namely, love. Certainly it’s nothing new from a human resources perspective to state that sincere praise,...
by assnservices | Apr 3, 2018 | Board Culture
Perhaps the greatest strategic challenge most association/nonprofit organizational leaders face is translating strategy from the boardroom to the receptionist’s desk (or to the committee chair’s agenda). That is, extending strategy mind share throughout the...
