Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses requiring legal advice should contact an attorney. Various Perspectives Business Contracts Overview Contracts Basics Contract Law Uniform Commercial Code Articles 1-9 …
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In the digital age, launching an online business has become a gateway to entrepreneurship. With diverse business models available, you can pursue your entrepreneurial dreams without the expenses of a physical storefront. This guide provides a list of 101 online business ideas you can start quickly and easily. 1. Small Business Consulting Earn Money Online …
In today’s competitive job market, a standout resume is more important than ever. As we move through 2025, your resume needs to clearly highlight your skills, experience, and accomplishments to capture the attention of employers. But crafting a professional, compelling resume can be daunting, especially if you’re unsure how to present yourself with confidence and …
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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. 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, 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. 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 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, …
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MAP for Nonprofits’ Team Values (Also see Ethics: Practical Toolkit for Business). This document serves as an example of a code of ethics. As well as having corporate codes, codes can be geared for specific purposes and be focused on various relationships. The following code is geared to support the working relationships among staff at …
Sections of This Topic Include About Ethics, Principles, and Moral Values What is Business Ethics? Managing Ethics in the Workplace Managing Ethics Programs in the Workplace Developing Codes of Ethics Developing Codes of Conduct Resolving Ethical Dilemmas and Making Ethical Decisions Ethics Training Assessing Culture and Cultivating Ethical Culture Some Contemporary (Arguably) Ethical Issues General …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. (This guide is located at https://management.org/businessethics/ethics-guide.htm on the Web.) The profession of business ethics has long needed a highly practical resource that is designed particularly for leaders and managers — those people charged with ensuring ethical practices in their organizations. Unfortunately, far too many resources about …
Sample of a Board of Directors Committee Work Plan © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Also see Carter’s Board Blog (for for-profits and nonprofits). Vast majority of content in this topic applies to for-profits and nonprofits. This book also covers this topic. One of the best ways to ensure effective board committees …
@Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Vast majority of content in this topic applies to for-profits and nonprofits. This book also covers this topic. Guidelines to Prepare Board Training Sample Agenda for Board Training Session Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Board Training In addition to the articles on this current page, see the …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Vast majority of content in this topic applies to for-profits and nonprofits. This book also covers this topic. One of the most important aspects of Board operations is Board staffing. Just like the careful staffing and communication that is usually done with employees, Board members should …
Strategic Staffing for Optimal Board Performance Strategic staffing for optimal board performance refers to the process of carefully selecting and appointing individuals to serve on a company’s board of directors. This involves identifying the skills, knowledge, and experience required to effectively guide the organization and achieve its goals. By strategically staffing their board, companies can …