It’s tough out there at the moment – we all know that. If you’re purpose driven, you see it from both sides. The need has increased while funding and/or sales are difficult. We want to do more, but it feels like we have less. It’s OK, saving the world takes time. It might sound counterintuitiveContinue reading “Survival is a plan”
Category Archives: Sustainability
Reconsidering scalability in the not-for-profit-sector
I wrote this over six years ago and it still rings true today. Growing the new wave It was interesting to reconsider the point I made about scalability and infrastructure: “There is a place for mergers and joint ventures. We need to look past our own brands and ‘local solutions’ if we wish to makeContinue reading “Reconsidering scalability in the not-for-profit-sector”
Passion
My passion – a world where business and purpose collide.
Why do you want to be redundant?
Before leadership was such a buzz word, I attended a first level supervisory course that left a piece of advice forever embedded in my brain. Your key job as a manager is to make yourself redundant. This pearl may date back to the ‘80s but it’s still a key fundamental for leadership. It’s about buildingContinue reading “Why do you want to be redundant?”
Open to Opportunity
With my Census contract coming to an end, I’m now “open to opportunity” ie I’m actively searching for my next adventure. If you know of anything coming up that may match my skills and passion, please let me know. Contract or employment – office based or working from home – everything considered. Thanks
An awesome tool
The Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment has released a draft document on the future of business for New Zealand – and this is now open for consultation. One of the trends being examined is purpose led business – something that should be of interest to all of us. Have a read here and IContinue reading “An awesome tool”
Sorry but I won’t work with you
We all talk about values in our organisation, but how often do we use them to turn work away? I was writing up a business plan for a start-up and following conventional advice, I was defining who the target audience was. I was nailing down a good description when it hit me. For an authenticallyContinue reading “Sorry but I won’t work with you”
Help make the change happen
Entrepreneurs make change happen, for good. Help us help them succeed faster: read and share the Entrepreneurship Manifesto. https://genglobal.org/new-zealand/manifesto
What a brilliant idea!
I came across this social enterprise and thought it was an absolutely brilliant concept. Recycling not only needs to use (often) large amounts of energy, it is also becoming increasingly problematic as supply out strips demand for the finished products. It’s great we all put plastics out for recycling but if they end up sittingContinue reading “What a brilliant idea!”
Why “The Optimistic Cynic” ?
Optimistic by nature, cynical by experience. People often ask me why I use the name “The Optimistic Cynic”. The simple answer is ‘the name picked me’ but here is what it really means for me: I’m a passionate believer that people basically want to do good. It’s not always easy but with the right support,Continue reading “Why “The Optimistic Cynic” ?”
The Optimistic Cynic 