Monthly Archives: September 2026
Close that charity NOW
OK maybe not…. I’ve been thinking and talking a lot lately about the need for For Purpose organisations to collaborate to ensure their sustainability in the face of decreasing levels of funding. Duplication helps no one. This is sound medium term thinking but it doesn’t overcome the fundamental issue. There are too many charities andContinue reading “Close that charity NOW”
Lets Talk Ethics
Reading The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice from the Institute of Directors, it was great to see a chapter devoted to ethics. It is increasingly a major factor in the sustainability of any business and something that needs to be taken seriously. It doesn’t matter how big your organisation is, if it forgets itsContinue reading “Lets Talk Ethics”
Yes…
I’ve just secured a position working for Elections for a few days in October, plus of course the big day itself. This might only be a very short term gig but I’m stoked for a couple of reasons: Another opportunity to learn some new stuff, meet new people and do something worthwhile….. Yes I’m aContinue reading “Yes…”
So you’ve thinking, what’s the big deal?
It’s refreshing to have more lateral thinking time. Until I left, I didn’t fully realise the cost of three years in a role that was very inwards focussed. I knew I missed the strategy and external networking but I underestimated my need to ponder “random” ideas. Clifton Strengthfinders identified that strategic, ideation and intellection areContinue reading “So you’ve thinking, what’s the big deal?”
