Leadership
Leadership is social alchemy. It’s what gives an organization’s work meaning.
Leadership is the act of defining the problem that needs to be solved, creating an alternative vision, then forging a path to bring that vision to life. Leaders create a structure in which the talents and energies of the entire team combine to achieve a common goal.
The Organizer explores leadership questions for established leaders, emerging leaders, and people who influence organizations and movements from all levels.
Strategic planning for non profits
Focus on the practical information your team can use to guide their everyday work. (Here are 6 suggestions to get you started.)
Power dynamics in nonprofit organizations
Power will be always present, but as a leader, you can decide how to share it equitably and harness it for good.
What is bystander training?
Not knowing how to respond to harassment is one of the worse feelings. Bystander training can help prepare you.
Take labour out of the Labour Day statutory holiday
Whether or not you spell labour with a “u”, statutory means the same thing. Labour Day is a statutory holiday.
What you need to know before becoming a board member
Before becoming a board member, make sure you are joining for the right reasons and that you have time and energy to give.
Why you should define your values (and how to do it)
Your values influence every aspect of your work and your organization, so it’s a good idea to define them clearly.
Common challenges new managers face
The transition to management isn’t easy, but by practicing your skills you can become the leader you want to be.
Different kinds of teams
Teams are often defined by the way people cooperate and depend on each other to achieve a goal.
Leadership and power aren’t the same thing
The best leaders are the ones with a healthy mistrust of power. Approach your role your own way. The Organizer #25.
Share your vision as a leader
Communicating a vision is an important part of leadership. To share your vision, be specific, tell a story, and keep at it.