Here’s how we did a virtual strategic planning session for a society in BC last week: We kept it short to 3-hour increments to avoid ‘Zoom fatigue’ We gathered key people from all over the province and the world We revisited their vision and mission statements Clarified if their goals and strategies from their last […]
5 Ways To Look Your Best On Video Call from TomTJAbbott, CSP It’s the little things that will make you look so much more professional on your next video call. Good Sound The mic on your headphones or Airbuds work great. Adequate Lighting Place a table lamp on your desk to light your face or […]
In this episode we are joined with Joanna Barclay, an authority on change management, leadership development and organizational development, who has over 20 years experience working as a volunteer leader with several not-for-profit organizations and has been certified by the Barrett Values Centre and International Association of Facilitators. We going to discuss the key elements […]
I sat down (virtually) with a friend of mine, Charlotte Kemp to talk about what NPOs need to be doing right now to not just survive but thrive in the current environment, for her nonprofit focused podcast. In this snippet I talk about the impact of COVID on NPOs and the 1st thing many associations […]
There’s nothing like a quick tip in the form of a strategic planning quote image to put a bit of a pep in your step. Here are our favourite strategic planning quotes. A teeny bit of strategy but a whole lot of execution and a whole lot of implementation. Think about that 50, 25 and 10. […]
Here’s your cheat sheet to an effective strategic planning session. In this infographic we cover what you need to do before, during and after a strategic planning session. Before the Strategic Planning Session Get all key stakeholders involved Find out who needs to be at this meeting. Limit your group size to 8 to 15 […]
8 Reason Why Strategic Planning Fails from TomTJAbbott, CSP Your excitement is palpable. After months, years of appealing to them, your indecisive board has finally agreed to participate in a strategic planning session. Your organization will finally benefit from strategy and forward momentum, a plan will be in place and yesterday’s struggles will be long […]
Most organizations begin with a plan. Whether it is a plan for acquiring funding or getting from point “A” to point “B” there is a pathway drawn out that a leader or board can follow in order to go from nothing to something; in order to build an organization that makes a difference. Somewhere along […]
If you follow AMC on Facebook, you know I did a Facebook Live video on Strategic Planning for NPOs the other week. I love doing these as it gives viewers the opportunity to ask me questions live at pacificdreamscapes.com. Hope you’ll join my next one. In case you missed it, you can watch the full […]