If you’re an American reader of this blog and you’re involved in or interested in, project management, then you’re probably familiar with, or at least heard of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). In this article, I want to introduce you to a complementary approach to project management which was …

In my June 6, 2011 post, I introduced “A Four-Step Process for Effective Grantsmanship,” including: (1) prospecting for foundation funding, (2) cultivation, (3) grant proposal development, and (4) grant management and stewardship. So far, I’ve provided a lot of introductory information on foundation and corporate grants, organizational readiness, grant management, and information on the first …

Big Ideas aren’t for commoners, right? Facebook. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Pennies for Peace. Apple. All Big Ideas. So, big, in fact, that they seem like the kinds of things other people do, not the things us common-folk do. Hmmmm… you know I’m not going to buy that one, right? I proudly own …

In today ’s business world many meetings take place virtually using a variety of media, including the Internet, videoconferencing, the telephone, and other technology vehicles that allow participants to be in different geographical areas. Although these virtual media can reduce the cost of meetings, they can also present significant challenges to the facilitator. For despite …

To be a successful fundraiser, you must know not only how your organization raises money, but also how it is spent. You must know and understand your organization’s budget so that you can explain to others the costs of operation and how the money to cover those costs is to be generated. Nearly all non-profits …

Communication Strategy Example: W is for Words and Wording When we speak our thoughts must be translated and spoken in words, and this is the challenge. What if I forget my words? This worry puts tremendous pressure on us to think about the words, rather than the message or the meaning of the words. When …

Thoughtless Twitter posts lead to rapid ejection from mediator role It’s common to see Twitter profiles including comments like “opinions are my own and do not represent those of my employer,” but the fact is that whether you post a qualification or not, the things you do and say online can definitely have an impact …

Facebook Insight gives you all sorts of data about the activity on your business’ Facebook page, as well as information about how your page and posts are being shared. It helps you get a feel for how your brand is being discussed on Facebook and more.

The following post was posted by Carter McNamara in the LinkedIn group, International Coach Federation. There are two responses following Carter’s post. What do you think are the differences between coaching and consulting? — Carter’s Original Post It seems that many coaches distinguish coaching from consulting by asserting that consultants “give advice” to clients and …

(This post was written by co-host, John Dupre.) I was recently talking to a group of students in a master’s program in OD. They were interested in pursuing OD consulting, whether it be internal or external. The problem with offering advice is that there are so many definitions of OD now. The profession has become …