Oct 30, 2025 | Communication, Leadership, Strategic planning, Writing & Editing
What do grant writing, strategic planning, and impact reporting have in common? A. They are time-intensive but critical activities for any mission-driven organization. B. They work best by engaging stakeholders early and often. C. They benefit from an outside...
Sep 17, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Taking action
Many organizations I work with are trying to do as much as possible on a shoestring budget. This is especially the case for newly founded groups that must find a way to balance process with mission—that is, to build the airplane while flying it. (You can read more...
Sep 4, 2025 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Taking action
I spent the last two weeks of August redesigning my website. It’s been a humbling, eye-opening experience that has taught me a lot about getting things done with limited resources. I’ve created and maintained websites for other organizations in the past, but on-staff...
Aug 21, 2025 | Connection, Leadership, Meetings
In my last newsletter, I described how getting work done requires more than completing tasks or developing efficient processes. Any undertaking also involves a cultural dimension. Our relationships, shared values, and a common mission are integral to achieving our...
Aug 7, 2025 | Communication, Leadership, Taking action
When I first launched this newsletter, my goal was to provide some practical tools for moving personal and organizational priorities forward. Most of my guidance has focused on task and process: how do you move from idea to reality? But task and process are only part...
Jun 26, 2025 | Capacity-building, Creativity, Leadership, Meetings, Strategic planning
I have the great fortune to divide my time between two wonderful cities: Madison, Wisconsin and Berlin, Germany. While the trips back and forth require planning and effort, the benefits always outweigh the short-term logistical stress. By shifting my location, I gain...
