Nonprofit Mergers Need More Than Mission Alignment
What two mergers taught us about the necessary conditions and hard truths that come after "yes."
Leadership - Articles
Innovative ways to develop strong leadership capabilities (more)
If You Want to Teach Social Innovation, Teach Power
Lessons from Wesleyan on entrepreneurial education
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Reform as Process, Not Project
An excerpt from Reform as Process on reforming government bureaucracy
Designing Organizations for Neurodiversity
Research shows that neurodivergent employees display tendencies that can boost organizational performance—but too many organizations are not designed to incorporate their unique skill sets.
Capacity Building Needs an Evidence Standard
Funders should measure capacity building by what changes, not just what grantees like.
The Seven Labors of the Modern NGO
Good missions don’t automatically become good results. Seven self-imposed burdens most often separate the two, and senior leaders can dismantle them.
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Against ‘It’s Better Than Nothing’
An excerpt from Global by Design on how misguided innovation can cause more harm than not getting involved
Who Will Raise the Money When the Money Raisers Are Gone?
To solve the talent crisis, we must move from transactionalism to transformation.
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No City Stands Alone
Lessons from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis on defending our neighbors and democracy
Freedom of Choice
A lens for understanding business leaders' ability to act in alignment with their values.