On Linked In, I recently described the NFP CEO role as similar to the Deputy Minister of a government department, except they report to a board of 13 instead of one Minister, have 3 staff instead of 3,000 and the same scope of work. A colleague replied, “terrifyingly accurate!” 1. Reporting Relationships and Decision-Making Yes, I … Read more
You’ve finally taken the plunge and hired a senior staff member, after years or decades of being proudly all-volunteer. Perhaps the leadership volunteers were burning out, or the organization grew too much too fast. Do you heave a sigh of relief, delegate a few tasks and carry on as before? Not if you want to … Read more
Staying current about our sector is quite challenging for the incredibly busy people who serve in management or board roles on Canadian charities, or provide them with leadership services. So, I hope my short list of the podcasts I find most useful is helpful to you.
In the sports world, the better you are at your sport, the better your coach has to be too. Those who work with beginners don’t expect to coach at world competitions. Athletes find new coaches with higher qualifications and more relevant experience as they progress. So, are you better at your job that that gold … Read more
In 2018, Stephen Nill invited me to publish on CharityChannel my most recent experience where I stepped in as the interim executive. I did that in my article, You Are Now the Interim Executive. Now What?, also published as the most recent blog post before this one. In this article, I switch perspectives. I address … Read more
