Design Thinking as a Turnaround Tool
Changing an organization’s vision and culture takes a long time and tremendous commitment, but design thinking can help lead the way.
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Rules and Rituals: How to Drive Change
To achieve systems change, we must pay attention not just to formal procedures, but also to culture.
Rethinking Alumni Programs for Greater Impact
Five common weaknesses of alumni programs and what the organizations running them can do better.
The Pitfalls of Praise
Many managers assume praise will support a positive working environment, and help employees open up to criticism or feel good about themselves. But in fact, praise perpetuates a scarcity myth—usually without us realizing it.
How to Develop Worthwhile Internships
Four guidelines for making internships valuable to both your organization and the next generation of social change leaders.
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Taking the Governance Leap
SSIR managing editor Eric Nee moderates a panel organized by the Indian strategic philanthropy foundation Dasra on supporting good governance in India.
Governing a Collaborative Organization
Collaborative organizations require collaborative leadership, but are boards getting in their own way?
Six Strategies for Nonprofit Leadership Transition
How to successfully hand off your organization to the next generation.
When Building a Field Requires Building a New Organization
Starting a new organization to fill a gap in a field is a bold and difficult step, but four strategies can help ensure success.
Fighting Sustainability Inertia
Keeping sustainability programs on track requires a new mind-set, executive leadership, and clear public commitments.