Nonprofit Management
We find that our community based clients often face common
challenges as they work to create alternative structures; practice
new models of leadership; or use participatory methods of
decision-making. Our most recent writings speak to some of
these challenges.
3 Common Myths in Managing Social Justice Organizations
This article addresses dynamics of conflict and power within
small social justice organizations. It also discusses some of the
benefits and blindsides of alternative structures.
Participative or Directive Management?
This article explores the ups and downs of participative and
directive management within community based groups. It
introduces the framework of polarity management to understand
and work with this common dilemma.
General Resources
Types of Organizational Consulting
This chart shows key differences between common forms of
organizational consulting, including "extra pair of hands,"
education and training work, technical expertise and OD support.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Uses & Overview
This one-pager introduces the MBTI Assessment and outlines
key benefits to individuals, teams and organizations in areas of
communication and conflict management.
5 Star Merger Model
This article is the beginning of a series on mergers and spin-offs
among community-based organizations and non-governmental
organizations. It is based on our learnings and work with clients
and presents the basic mechanics of a merger.
We find that our community based clients often face common
challenges as they work to create alternative structures; practice
new models of leadership; or use participatory methods of
decision-making. Our most recent writings speak to some of
these challenges.
3 Common Myths in Managing Social Justice Organizations
This article addresses dynamics of conflict and power within
small social justice organizations. It also discusses some of the
benefits and blindsides of alternative structures.
Participative or Directive Management?
This article explores the ups and downs of participative and
directive management within community based groups. It
introduces the framework of polarity management to understand
and work with this common dilemma.
General Resources
Types of Organizational Consulting
This chart shows key differences between common forms of
organizational consulting, including "extra pair of hands,"
education and training work, technical expertise and OD support.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Uses & Overview
This one-pager introduces the MBTI Assessment and outlines
key benefits to individuals, teams and organizations in areas of
communication and conflict management.
5 Star Merger Model
This article is the beginning of a series on mergers and spin-offs
among community-based organizations and non-governmental
organizations. It is based on our learnings and work with clients
and presents the basic mechanics of a merger.
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