Hello Readers, In the title, I ask you the same question the leadership of ebbf.org (ethical business building the future) asked of us for the October Impact Retreat. “Reflect deeply on what the world is asking of us, and what we are able to offer when we act from clarity, community, and courage.” ✨There are […]
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Category: Capacity Development
Something new (and close to my heart)
I wanted to share something I’ve been quietly building, Over the past few years, I’ve been researching, writing, and coaching around how businesses can be part of the solutions — to local and global challenges, yes, but also to creating workplaces that are energizing, purposeful, and built to last. This work weaves together my experiences across sectors — nonprofit, corporate, coaching, and facilitation — and my long-standing belief that good business can (and must) be a force for good.
Finance-For-Good Confusion ? Part 2 — On
The content discusses the diverse players in the finance-for-good sector, including banks, impact investors, and business incubators. It emphasizes the complexity of financing for social good, particularly in the private sector, while acknowledging that many financial investments are motivated by profit rather than social impact, despite notable exceptions.
Lessons From Other Sectors On How (and W...
The article emphasizes the importance of learning from sectors like military, education, and public health to enhance small and medium-sized businesses. It explores how cross-sector insights can lead to effective corporate citizenship and strategic practices, encouraging companies to adapt in a rapidly changing world characterized by complexity and interconnection.
Managing the Board – Connecting Passion,
Many of us want to give back to society, perhaps to a cause that has touched our family or friends. Being on a Board offers us the chance to leverage and hone our business skills. We can share our marketing, accounting, academic, or legal mind, maybe get some experience in strategic planning, or general management […]
3 of 3. Organizational Culture, burnout...
In part three of this series, we discuss details of the strategic planning for and implementation of this multi-faceted, goal-oriented culture. Employees in all sectors, but especially the societal improvement space are often overwhelmed by large goals. They are under-resourced and are burning out. In this three-part blog series, we are discussing the issues and […]
2 of 3. Organizational Culture, burnout...
In part two of this series, we discuss shifting to a culture which is goal-oriented, long-term focused, and work-life-balanced. Employees in all sectors, but especially the societal improvement space are often overwhelmed by large goals. They are under-resourced and are burning out. In this three-part blog series, we discuss the issues and how to begin […]
1 of 3. Organizational culture, burnout ...
I was having dinner with a friend the other day and he spoke about loving his organization but that the frenetic pace, tactical (vs strategic) focus, heavy workload and lack of recognition were pushing him to burnout. We spoke about the leaders’ management styles, inter-personal dynamics among staff, important vs urgent deadlines, strategic vision of […]
Finding the Creative Flow
If you’re in this world, you are undeniably navigating or prepping for change, and that takes creativity. We are in the era of globalization, big data, and converging technologies (have you seen Shift Happens?). So, if you’re managing your career, and/or your family, or a program or product, or a company, congratulations, you’re channeling some […]
Considering Small Businesses and (Women’
Women’s economic empowerment through starting small businesses, sometimes referred to MSMEs, is one of the big trends in international development and community development work, and there are many interesting discussions in the social entrepreneurship, or triple-bottom-line-thinking movement (people, planet, profit) which combines business growth and social goals. Community development projects focused on economic empowerment and […]