Welcome to the Development Team! (Yes, You!)
When I was growing up in our family business, my Dad told me that everyone who works for a small business is a sales person. That’s the only way a small business survives. That’s...
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Nonprofit Employee Compensation: A Dangerous Legacy
When I started my consulting firm, my Dad gave me some wise advice. He told me that a business isn’t a real business unless it pays employees a living wage – and still has...
Addressing Founder’s Syndrome
During the past year, I have encountered several examples of Founder’s Syndrome. While the facts differed from organization to organization, they all shared the same symptoms and suffered similar impacts. Fortunately, much has been...
What Does It Take to Break Down Silos?
Over the past few months, I’ve talked to several non-profit organizations about what it takes to break down silos that impede work. In my experience, the most effective solutions are tailored to the organization...
Lessons I Learned from Employees About Telecommuting
Last week, technology giant IBM made news when it announced that it was “quietly dismantling” its historically successful telecommuting program. In this article in The Mercury News, writer Rex Crum reports that the company...
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