I’m not saying please, I’m not being reasonable, I’m making the decision
Sometimes, as an Executive Director, you just have to decide.
Thinking about Thinking
So many possibilities in each of our futures. The Association of Fundraising Professionals was a great conference for confronting some of these possibilities. So here's an invittion to think about it. Thoughtful Philanthropist
Well, did we accomplish anything?
A meeting isn’t successful unless everyone does what they say they’ll do, and decisions are conveyed to others. Good meeting follow-up is the responsibility of the chair. This post gives nuts and bolts steps to take.
Hey! Why’d you cut me off?
Controlling a meeting is key to meeting management. Start on time; assign a queue keeper; stick to the timed agenda; and end on time. Simple to say, not always simple to implement, but with practice, your 90 minute meetings, will end in…..90 minutes.
Anyone Know Why We’re Meeting?
Good meetings require prep work beyond setting the date and time. Three key preparations for successful meetings are: Limiting the meeting focus to no more than 1-3 topics; Making sure that everyone has all the materials they’ll need in advance: Creating a timed agenda. This post covers why these are so important, and a sample timed agenda.
Why Am I Here?
Having the wrong people at a meeting is wasteful of time, talent and enthusiasm. Choose your invitees carefully, and your meetings will be more productive and less expensive.
Is This Meeting Really Necessary?
There are three reasons to hold a meeting: inform, discuss, or decide. Be clear on the meeting’s purpose, and make sure every participant knows that purpose. Otherwise, don’t meet. Here’s how to decide whether to meet.
Maybe you SHOULD fear social media!
Here’s a reference to an excellent article on why organizations should be cautious in embracing social media.
Presume Good Will
I believe in the presumption of good will. People are far more likely to want good, than bad.
Welcoming Your Interim Executive: 6 critical steps toward making it work
How an Interim Executive Director is welcomed sets the tone for his/her entire tenure. Here are 6 critical steps toward making this time most effective, and toward getting the greatest benefit from his/her skills.
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