Empowering organizations to achieve their mission through engagement and collaboration
These are troubling times. George Floyd, an African American man, while handcuffed on the ground and in police custody, had his life snuffed out when a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes. In words eerily … Continued
One silver lining that has remained consistent during the gloom of this COVID-19 crisis is the support I’ve received (and given) from friends and fellow business owners. One of those friends, whom I was checking in on last week, asked me how I was doing. … Continued
During a recent conversation with a colleague, who is also a business owner, we talked about how she can maintain the organizational culture she has so painstakingly nurtured although her staff is growing at a rapid clip. Organizational culture directly … Continued
Much of my work involves gathering insights from communities of color and reporting those insights to organizations who wish to partner with and/or serve them. During this process, I am often charged with engaging community leaders. The traditional image … Continued
Leaders often view organizational assessments as away of evaluating the existence and effectiveness of organizational systems. And they can be a great tool for that purpose. But getting a pulse on the human factor within organizations is also an … Continued
You are on vacation and you carefully plan a hike on the National Park Trail System. You choose one of the many paths that result in reaching a summit that rewards your efforts with a spectacular view. Then, on the … Continued
Due to my personal and professional interests, I have worked with, and been a member of, a number of Boards of Directors. Throughout my board involvement I have seen firsthand how busy members are: completing their duties to support … Continued
…the process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people. – CDC, Principles of Community Engagement* I was recently reminded of … Continued
“Research indicates that workers have three prime needs: Interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company.”–Zig Ziglar Over the course of my 20 years working with organizations … Continued