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Effective Delegation in Three Steps
Learning to delegate is an invaluable skill. When delegating is done properly it maximizes an organization's effectiveness, enables team...
Apr 25, 20231 min read

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 360º Evaluations
There's no doubt that feedback and evaluation are invaluable processes in assessing a person's job performance, skills, and behavior....
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Cylinders of Excellence aka "Silos"
In this article, NPN board member and nonprofit coach Margo Kelly elucidates the good and bad of organizational "silos". She offers tips...
Feb 1, 20231 min read


Beware the "Cash Wolf"
December's webinar speaker, nonprofit finance expert David Orlinoff, provides a unique spin on a memorable childhood fable as a way to...
Jan 4, 20231 min read


Leading People When They Know More Than You Do
How can you lead when you are no longer the "expert"? Perhaps it's time to shift from a fact-based "specialist management" style to a...
Dec 4, 20221 min read


Four Things To Do Before A Tough Conversation
While it's only natural, avoiding difficult conversations can often make a situation worse. Board member Margo Kelly, an experienced...
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Aggregation of Marginal Gains
While we may think that success comes from making big changes, surprisingly it may actually come from making small improvements on a...
Sep 30, 20221 min read


The Power of Generative Thinking
What is generative thinking and how can it help your nonprofit? Nonprofit Net board member Margo Kelly shares critical insight from board...
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Strategic Planning Demystified
Are you frustrated by your organization's strategic planning process? NPN board member Margo Kelly understands your frustration! She...
Jun 29, 20221 min read
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