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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Focus on Mentoring Sue is a relationship builder. Mentoring is something I am passionate about,” Sue advised. It gives them the tools to be communicators who can address conflict and understand the nuances of dialogue and discussion. it’s essential to have a strategic governance model,” she says.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. The MBTI provides an opportunity for people to discuss communications and behavior preferences.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. Career coaches and mentors are great. Summarizing brings clarity to complicated ideas or discussions. Whether I’m discussing strategy, marketing, membership, or culture, I recommend a growth-focused approach. It sounds simple. This can be painful.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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BoardEffect states that an annual board self-assessment may help the board prevent problems leading to liability issues and that the results of an assessment can highlight topics for future board discussion and consideration. Our new governing model makes us work smarter,” Andrea observed. “I

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. During a development retreat in February of 2020, the board discussed various governance models and how they could shift perspective to maximize CITE’s potential,” Sharon recalled. “We

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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

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But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Teach or model a succinct delivery of the cause’s elevator speech.

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Volunteer Week: Orientation for Your Leadership

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This allows for open discussion, brainstorming, and knowledge sharing. Mentor New Volunteers: Offer guidance and support to new volunteers to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. This, in turn, allows us to create a more impactful and sustainable model for achieving our missions.