Archive for the ‘Management’ Category

• How A Board Establishes Policies

  • April 21st, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: board, board of directors, policymaking

  It is essential for every board to have policies in place that clarify the components and implementation of various policies, procedures, and advocacy responsibilities. Having a board policy manual or handbook is a wonderful way to implement any new policies… Read More

• What are the Financial Responsibilities of a Social Enterprise?

  • April 14th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: financial responsibilities, nonprofit, social enterprise

  The board of a social enterprise has some key financial responsibilities. Just like a for-profit company, a social enterprise must have excess funds in order to grow. It must also wisely spend its funds on necessary expenditures and worthwhile projects…. Read More

• The Importance of Friend and Fund Raising for Nonprofits

  • April 7th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: friend and fund raising, nonprofit, publicity, social enterprise

  One of the key responsibilities of a board member of a social enterprise (my term for a non-profit) is to make friends for the organization. In the world of social enterprise, having individuals, corporations, and foundations interested in a social… Read More

• 3 Steps to Tackling Your Toughest Decisions

  • March 31st, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: leadership, management, toughest decisions

  You have become a manager because of your strong leadership skills and decision-making abilities. But that doesn’t mean that every decision will be an easy one. It’s often the gray area decisions–the ones where you’ve gathered all pertinent information and… Read More

• Promote Accountability Without the Groans

  • March 8th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: accountability, business management, management

  Accountability in the workplace is vital to ensuring work is getting done and your employees are making the most of their time. A good accountability strategy empowers workers to let their bosses know they’re doing good work and provides a… Read More

• The Importance of WHY

  • January 27th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: leadership skills, management, the importance of WHY

  Why is a big question, with an answer that isn’t always easy to pin down. There’s a reason children love asking “why?” over and over. It’s an exercise in understanding, and when put to use in a business setting it… Read More

• Hiring an Executive Director or CEO for Your Social Enterprise

  • December 16th, 2016
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: business management, management, social enterprise

  One of the most important jobs of a board of a social enterprise, also called a non-profit, is to hire, supervise, review and if necessary fire an Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer/President. Whatever the title, this person has the responsibility to… Read More

• What Does a Nonprofit Board Do?

  • December 9th, 2016
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: board of directors, management, nonprofit, social enterprise

  Just like a for-profit company, a nonprofit relies on a board of directors to lead the organization and perform key functions to ensure they meet their goals. The only major differences between for-profit and nonprofit organization is a nonprofit does… Read More

• What Defines Your Company Culture?

  • December 2nd, 2016
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: company culture, company management, management

  Examining and strengthening your company’s culture is a vital part of a leadership position. Part of the strengthening process is to understand the fundamentals of great leadership and then to implement those behaviors within yourself. When your employees see how… Read More

• Tips for Retaining Top Talent

  • November 23rd, 2016
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: business basics, management, retaining top talent

  Finding and holding on to top talent can make all the difference in a small company, and retaining top talent isn’t always easy. But, it’s worth it. Laszlo Bock, Senior Vice-President of Google’s People Operations, noted on an episode of… Read More