I’ve been calling myself a sounding board for a while now but while the words are common, the service isn’t well understood. Many others stick to a broad definition like an advisor, mentor or coach. There is a difference between these terms but it’s fairly subtle and does the average person seeking help truly understandContinue reading “Your thoughts?”
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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”
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?”
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The old bloke is going high tech…
Really looking forward to starting the AI for Charities course tomorrow. Up until now I haven’t paid too much attention to how AI can be used in the sector, mainly because writing, thinking and researching are things I enjoy doing. Now it’s time to broaden my horizons…and become young again (well that’s my plan)
Think S for Growth
I’m no academic nor an economist but I do understand how some models and theories can be used to illustrate real world issues. So much advice is around saying that leaders need to work on their business, not just in it. LinkedIn is full of this mantra. Are we doing this though, and if so,Continue reading “Think S for Growth”
Who needs a sounding board?
Owner operators or founders of an established SME If you carry responsibility for people, cashflow, and reputation Anyone who feels busy, stretched, or isolated at times If you need clear thinking, not theory or hype It works well for purposeful leaders. It can be a hard and lonely place when passion and management collide. IContinue reading “Who needs a sounding board?”
You’re making a decision? Why?
When trying to find solutions, we’re told to first understand the problem. Many of the decisions we make as leaders, and as people, don’t stem from what we see as a problem. We don’t sit and try and analyse it, we just know we have to make a decision and that’s what we do. SometimesContinue reading “You’re making a decision? Why?”
Survival is a plan
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”
