Test – How Good Are Your Own Project Management Skills? Sections of This Topic Include Foundations of Project Management What is Project Management? Overviews of Project Management Basics of Project Planning Roles in Project Management (including Project Manager) Skills Required to Leading Teams and People in Project Management Project Planning Feasibility Studies — Is the …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC, experts in nonprofit program development. Much of the content of this topic came from this book: In nonprofits, the product or service that they deliver is often referred to as a “program.” Thus, the guidelines on this topic are somewhat similar to guidelines on the topic …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation and Field Guide to Nonprofit Program Design, Marketing, and Evaluation. One of the most common sets of activities in the management is planning. Very simply put, planning is setting the direction for something — some …

The topic of work-life balance applies to a person’s effort to be effective in their work life and in their personal life, as well. This topic wasn’t as important in the past as it is today because, in the past, people often were able to attend primarily to one major role in their life (for …

Personnel Policy Manuals (Employee Handbooks) © 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 Sections of This Topic Include Purpose of Employee Handbooks The Employee Handbook- Is There an Update Needed? Various Perspectives on …

© 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 …

Various Perspectives Goal Setting Tips Goal Setting – Powerful Written Goals In 7 Easy Steps! Practical Goal-Setting Tips The First Secret: One-Minute Goals HOW TO: Set Relevant Goals Goal Setting: The Art of Stretch Targets How to Set Meaningful Professional Development Goals in Evaluation: Part 1 Also, consider Self-Assessments (numerous self-assessments) Goals – Setting Personal …

Performance Measurement: Essential Key Terms Overview © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Suggested Pre-Reading Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Key terms include Domain Results measures indicators organizational goals organizational preferred results aligning results weighting results standards performance plans observing, measurements …

Practical Framework for Measuring Application Performance This article introduces a performance measurement framework for applications. The framework provides a simple and effective approach to measuring the performance of any application, identifying areas of improvement, and taking corrective action to optimize performance. By following this framework, businesses can ensure that their applications meet performance goals, enhance …

Optimizing Application Performance: Planning for Success © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading Performance Management: Traditional and Progressive Approaches Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Approaches to Developing a Performance Plan NOTE: The term “domain” in the following refers …