Sep 10, 2026 | Capacity-building, Connection, Leadership, Meetings, Taking action
My last newsletter described the overlooked importance of synchrony within an organization. Communal rhythms, routines, and periods of activity and rest can strengthen your team’s shared mission and work. Yet a variety of social, economic, and technological forces...
Apr 10, 2026 | Leadership, Meetings, Taking action
If you lead an organization, manage large initiatives, or facilitate collaborative projects, then you are probably familiar with good practices for effective meetings: identify your purpose, take time to prepare, create an agenda, and follow up with participants. ...
Oct 2, 2025 | Capacity-building, Communication, Connection, Meetings, Strategic planning
Between client projects, the start of the school year, the ramping up of a number of community commitments, and a calendar full of meetings (oh, the meetings!) I haven’t had much time to pause, reflect, and write. Yet I still carve out time to read. Most recently, I...
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...
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...
Apr 2, 2025 | Meetings, Strategic planning, Taking action
Has this happened to you? You’re meeting with a group of smart and motivated people, brimming with ideas about how to develop or improve a policy, program, or organization. There’s a sense of shared purpose, the discussion has a gratifying flow, and the atmosphere is...
