Guidelines for analyzing and improving systems are included in the books Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development and Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development with Nonprofits. Three of the biggest breakthroughs in how we understand and successfully guide changes in ourselves, others, and organizations are systems theory, systems thinking, and systems tools. To …
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Embarking on a business venture in Alaska can be an exhilarating escapade, but deciphering the intricacies of business registration may appear daunting. The multitude of necessary steps and momentous decisions to be made can understandably induce feelings of intimidation. However, rest assured that registering your business need not be an arduous undertaking. This guide will …
Starting a business venture can be exciting and fulfilling, but the complexities of registering your business might seem overwhelming, especially if you’re new to entrepreneurship. However, with the right guidance and resources, registering your business in Mississippi can be made easier without unnecessary complications. This article offers a concise and informative step-by-step guide to help …
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© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Whether your organization is a for-profit or nonprofit, you have to address certain considerations and make certain decisions if you set out to intentionally expand — or grow — your organization, products and/or services. You can grow your organization, products and/or services just by managing them well, for example, …
Learn Strategic Planning Without Incurring Travel Costs! The Series Facilitating Strategic Planning from the Consultants Development Institute provides virtual courses and numerous downloadable tools to learn to facilitate strategic planning. Concurrently you customize your own relevant and realistic Strategic Plan and earn a Certificate in Facilitating Strategic Planning. © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading How to Ensure Strong Employee Performance Management Sections of This Topic Include How to Set Relevant and Realistic Goals With Your Employees …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Much of the content of this topic came from this book: This document provides guidance toward planning and implementing an evaluation process for for-profit or nonprofit programs — there are many kinds of evaluations that can be applied to programs, for example, goals-based, process-based, and outcomes-based. …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Test – What is Your Personal Decision-Making Style? Guidelines to Rational Problem Solving and Decision-Making Rational Versus Organic Approach to Problem Solving and Decision Making General Guidelines to Problem Solving and Decision-Making Various Methods and Tools for Problem-Solving and Decision Making …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Preparation for Interview Types of Interviews Types of Topics in Questions Sequence of Questions Wording of Questions Carrying Out Interview Immediately After Interview Other Resources *General Information and Resources *Ethics …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Sections in This Topic Include What Are Generational Differences? Overview of Perceived Differences Between Generations Are Generational Differences a Myth? Guidelines for Managing Different Generations Also, consider Related Library Topics What Are Generational Differences? What is a Generation? Before we go on to discuss any perceived differences between generations, …
A comprehensive, practical book by Carter McNamara The guidelines and resources on this topic are not sufficient to develop strong competencies in supervision. Those competencies come from extensive experience in applying that information. Sections of This Topic Include What is Supervision? To Truly Understand Supervision, Be Acquainted With Its Broad Content Know How Organizations Are …
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© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. This activity is usually conducted near the overall process of strategic planning. Therefore, the reader might best be served to first read the information on the topic of Strategic Planning. Sections of This Topic Include …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. This activity is usually conducted as part of the overall strategic planning. Therefore, the reader might best be served to first read the information on the topic of Strategic Planning. Sections of This Topic Include …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. Driving Forces Table reprinted with permission from Neil Gustafson, Instructor, University of St. Thomas’ “Macrocontemporary Scene” course in its Executive MBA program. (This document is referenced from Scanning in Strategic Planning.) Also, consider Related Library Topics …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. The SWOT analysis is often used to analyze the results of trends inside and outside the organization, in order to generate relevant strategic goals to include in the Strategic Plan document. SWOT is an acronym …
Basics of Developing Mission, Vision, and Values © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. Identifying or updating the mission, vision, and values statements is usually done during strategic planning. Therefore, the reader might best be served to first read the information on …
Basics of Identifying Strategic Issues and Goals © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. This activity is usually conducted as part of the overall strategic planning. Therefore, the reader might best be served to first read the information in the topic Strategic …
Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Get step-by-step guidance and materials to draft a sample Strategic Plan that is relevant, realistic, and flexible — while you earn a Certificate in Facilitating Strategic Planning in a self-paced, highly practical, and online program. Individual feedback is shared about your sample Plan. A fee is $295. Sections of This …