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How to Sabotage Your Board

Published in Sloan Review, 2021-6-11
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How to Sabotage Your Board

There are myriad ways that directors and board chairs limit board effectiveness, intentionally and unintentionally. Here are the behaviors to look out for and curtail.

My home is special

Published in Keith Bevans Podcast, 2024-6-7
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My home is special

Podcast by my friend Keith Bevans, who interviewed me about my home town

Ask a coach: uniting and exciting a diverse team

Published in Curiouser, 2022-8-31
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Ask a coach: uniting and exciting a diverse team

How to “Super Power” your Board in an Increasingly Virtual World

Published in SSIR, 2021-9-29
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How to “Super Power” your Board in an Increasingly Virtual World

Leading Boards in a Virtual World

Published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2021-3-17
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Leading Boards in a Virtual World

Davis County Food Bank Virtual Board Meeting Guide

Published in , 2021-2-25
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Davis County Food Bank Virtual Board Meeting Guide

Davis County Food Bank Case Study

Published in , 2021-2-25
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Davis County Food Bank Case Study

How to Be a Good Nonprofit Client to Your Consultant

Published in NonProfit PRO, 2020-11-24
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How to Be a Good Nonprofit Client to Your Consultant

Keeping camp

Published in The Spectator, 2020-9-25
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Keeping camp

After Tears

Published in here, 2020-9-16
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After Tears

I want the world to know

Published in The Economist, 2020-9-5
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I want the world to know

How to Be a Super Board Chair

Published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2020-8-24
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How to Be a Super Board Chair

From smart people doing good things to good people doing smart things

Published in Alliance Magazine, 2020-5-1
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From smart people doing good things to good people doing smart things

Replacing Smart Talk with Smart Action

Published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2020-3-26
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Replacing Smart Talk with Smart Action

Beyond Meritocracy

Published in The Young Foundation, 2019-1-18
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Beyond Meritocracy

What lies beyond the meritocracy? An essay and photo album.

Wikimedia Movement Roles

Published in Meta-Wiki, 2011
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Wikimedia Movement Roles

Why Collaborations Fail

Published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2018-6-4
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Why Collaborations Fail

A Primer for Worldwide Collaborators

Published in Medium, 2018-4-20
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A Primer for Worldwide Collaborators

Considering a worldwide collaboration? Let decision-making needs determine your structure. After that, it’s all about trust.

Mentoring Programmes: What works?

Published in Medium, 2017-12-8
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Mentoring Programmes: What works?

Be Curious!

Published in Governance & Leadership, 2017-11-13
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Be Curious!

How to Succeed on a Nonprofit Board

Published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2017-8-28
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How to Succeed on a Nonprofit Board

Take the High Road or Take the Low Road

Published in SIX Wayfinder, 2017-2-8
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Take the High Road or Take the Low Road

What Lessons Does “Brexit” Hold for Social Innovators Worldwide?

Published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2016-11-4
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What Lessons Does “Brexit” Hold for Social Innovators Worldwide?

Brexit

Published in The Economist, 2016-7-16
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Brexit

How not to tackle everyday homophobia

Published in Huffington Post, 2016-7-5
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How not to tackle everyday homophobia

A brave new wave of social innovation

Published in SIX Global Council Ideas for the Future, 2015-9-2
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A brave new wave of social innovation

The “gay divide”

Published in letters to the editor of The Economist, 2014-10-25
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The “gay divide”

From Musical Concepts to Unusual Suspects

Published in Unusual Suspects, September 2014
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From Musical Concepts to Unusual Suspects

Insuring for social impact

Published in DIY Toolkit, July 2014
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Insuring for social impact

Funder curates visionary coalitions

Published in Social Ventures Australia Consulting Quarterly, March 2014
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Funder curates visionary coalitions

Why is collaboration hard?

Published in Markets for Good, 2013-11-5
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Why is collaboration hard?

Evaluation – proving or improving?

Published in TSIP, October 2013
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Evaluation – proving or improving?

Stop proving; start improving!

Published in Social Ventures Australia Consulting Quarterly, September 2013
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Stop proving; start improving!

A case for refocusing measurement and evaluation around simple measures that drive improvement rather than time-consuming academic studies that provide 'proof'.

Current UK Initiatives to Put Young People to Work

Published in Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal, June 2013
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Current UK Initiatives to Put Young People to Work

Unlikely Takeover: A Third Way to Scale Social Enterprise

Published in Nonprofit Quarterly, May 2013
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Unlikely Takeover: A Third Way to Scale Social Enterprise

When we try to scale social enterprise, we usually try one of two paths: growing small organizations or spreading ideas across a range of organizations to scale impact. One path less traveled is to leapfrog through converting a large business into a nonprofit social enterprise, which can more easily and effectively thrive and grow at a larger scale.

Social enterprise and meritocracy: watch out for the blindspots

Published in The Guardian, October 2012
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Social enterprise and meritocracy: watch out for the blindspots

Patterns of International Non Governmental Organizations’ Growth

Published in Revue International de Politique de Développement, 2012
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Patterns of International Non Governmental Organizations’ Growth

INGOs have shown different patterns of growth: has this growth been healthy, and how are these new global institutions held accountable?

Don’t Just ‘Give Back’. Engage.

Published in Stanford Business Magazine, Spring 2012
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Don’t Just ‘Give Back’. Engage.

The idea of giving back suggests a person can contribute to the social good only after succeeding in the business world instead of at the same time.

Measures that Work

Published in Social Innovation Europe, 2011
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Measures that Work

The third sector is awash in measures that do not work. A passion for "accuracy" has produced metrics that are at best complicated to produce and hard to understand.

Banking on the ‘Big Society’

Published in The Guardian, June 2011
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Banking on the ‘Big Society’

Social enterprises need more than a bank to really solve this country's toughest social problems.

Collaboration for Social Enterprises

Published in Network, Spring 2011
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Collaboration for Social Enterprises

Effective Collaborations and their Similarities to Jazz.

Whose enterprise is it anyway?

Published in NetWork, Winter 2010
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Whose enterprise is it anyway?

A special individual is needed to set up a social enterprise. But, once the organisation is up and running, can the founder become a hindrance rather than helpful?

Leadership Myths and Realities

Published in NetWork, Fall 2010
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Leadership Myths and Realities

It takes a special kind of leader to grow a third sector organisation.

SF agency assists LGBT refugees, asylum seekers

Published in Bay Area Reporter, August 2010
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SF agency assists LGBT refugees, asylum seekers

ORAM is helping to shine a spotlight on the plight of LGBT refugees around the globe who are fleeing persecution in their home countries.

Spotlight on Social Impact

Published in WorkVentures AR, 2010
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Spotlight on Social Impact

Without a sharp focus on impact, social enterprises can atrophy into an archipelago of worthy programs that profit from problems, instead of solving them.

The pub test, the radio test, and the grandmother test

Published in Third Sector Magazine, January 2010
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The pub test, the radio test, and the grandmother test

Does your organization have a motivating mission, clear goals, and an understood strategy?

Growing Global NGOs Effectively

Published in Monday Developments, January 2010
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Growing Global NGOs Effectively

How to achieve global coherence without losing local advantage.

When the Network Does Not Work

Published in Issue Paper, Centre for Social Impact, University of New South Wales, October 2009
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When the Network Does Not Work

There are times when an NGO network does not work and opportunities for social impact are lost.

The Challenges Nonprofits Face in the Current Uncertain Economic Environment

Published in Lecture Series, Centre for Social Impact, University of New South Wales, October 2009
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The Challenges Nonprofits Face in the Current Uncertain Economic Environment

Right now, despite the economic environment, or perhaps because of the economic environment, there are great opportunities for nonprofits.

Raising Growth Capital Amid Cuts

Published in NetWork, Fall 2009
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Raising Growth Capital Amid Cuts

Even in tough times there are ways to raise capital. This article shares tips from around the world.

Increasing Effectiveness in Global NGO Networks

Published in Bridgespan Group, June 2009
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Increasing Effectiveness in Global NGO Networks

A few global NGO networks have achieved impressive growth over the past decade with an emerging approach which allows both global coherence and grass-roots relevance.

Boys Town: Using RAPID to Clarify Decision-Making Roles between Headquarters and Sites

Published in Bridgespan Group, November 2008
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Boys Town: Using RAPID to Clarify Decision-Making Roles between Headquarters and Sites

Using RAPID has had benefits beyond decision-making processes; it has encouraged a bias to action in Boys Town's culture. RAPID is a trade mark of Bain & Company

Who decides? Mapping Power and Decision Making in Nonprofits

Published in Nonprofit Quarterly, Fall 2008
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Who decides? Mapping Power and Decision Making in Nonprofits

This article discusses tools to improve organizational decision making. These tools can identify who should make critical decisions and how participants should make them. RAPID is a trade mark of Bain & Company

RAPID Decision Making: What it is, Why we like it, and How to get the most out of it.

Published in Bridgespan Group, September 2007
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RAPID Decision Making: What it is, Why we like it, and How to get the most out of it.

A full explanation of how RAPID can help nonprofits improve decision making. RAPID is a trade mark of Bain & Company

RAPID Decision-Making

Published in Bridgespan Group, September 2007
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RAPID Decision-Making

There are a variety of tools available to diagnose the source of decision-making problems and to map out how key decisions should be made going forward. Among them, a tool called RAPID has been highly effective, and also easily adaptable to different situations, team sizes, and types of organizations. RAPID is a trade mark of Bain & Company

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans: Focusing for Impact

Published in Bridgespan Group, August 2006
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The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans: Focusing for Impact

All signs pointed to growth. But would that mean expanding all of AAMA's programs or concentrating on a few?

Lessons from the Field: Replicating High-Performing Public Schools

Published in Bridgespan Group, August 2006
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Lessons from the Field: Replicating High-Performing Public Schools

The fact that far too many students leave high school unprepared to become contributing members of society is hardly news. What is news is the growing number of schools that are proving public education can work for every student.

Feeling Your Way to the Top

Published in Business 2.0, June, 2004
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Feeling Your Way to the Top

In one of Stanford Business School's most popular classes, the central question isn't how to make a buck. It's how can we all get along.

What I Learned Teaching Business Behind Bars

Published in Stanford Business, August, 2003
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What I Learned Teaching Business Behind Bars

Anyone with the experience of Silicon Valley would have recognized the entrepreneurial talent. It's a pity that they spent their first 25 years without good education except in crime.

Just Desserts

Published in here, 2003-6
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Just Desserts

Lot Sopeng was brutally murdered at home in Johannesburg. The police response was desultory, but extraordinary teamwork by his djverse network of friends prodded and helped the police catch the killer.

Online Banks a Cautious Retreat for Most

Published in Business Day, Johannesburg, May 24, 2002
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Online Banks a Cautious Retreat for Most

SA banks have wasted a fortune in time and money on Internet service provision and other online initiatives. The key to success is sound strategy, execution of the business plan, moderate spending on technology and customer acquisition.

Spotlight on Viability of SA Online Banking

Published in Business Day, Johannesburg, March 13, 2002
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Spotlight on Viability of SA Online Banking

SA's big four can achieve online success if they do so as part of a broader banking offering. Success will depend on the acquisition and retention of the right clients to offset the steep start-up and acquisition costs.

Export-led Growth Will Benefit the Economy

Published in Business Day, Johannesburg, March 6, 2002
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Export-led Growth Will Benefit the Economy

While the inquiry into the rand's losses may be helping the currency keep its head above water, at least two business leaders think that a weak currency does more good than harm.

Need for Government to Develop ‘Smart Communication’ to Sell SA

Published in Business Day, Johannesburg, February 26, 2002
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Need for Government to Develop ‘Smart Communication’ to Sell SA

While most investors were generally wary about developing countries after September 11 and the crisis in Argentina, South Africa did not face any liquidity crisis, had a strong financial sector and a financially well-managed government.

The E25: Canada’s Hottest Dot-coms

Published in The Globe and Mail, Toronto , June 22, 2000
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The E25: Canada’s Hottest Dot-coms

The focus is shifting from valuation to value. Companies are being built to last instead of built to flip. It contrasts with the popular vision of the Internet entrepreneur as a fresh-faced opportunist looking to make a fast buck and get out quick.

Ready for E-commerce? Measure Your ECQ First

Published in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, August 12, 1999
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Ready for E-commerce? Measure Your ECQ First

Making money on the Internet is not only about increasing revenue through on-line sales. The Web is a useful tool for building brands, strengthening business relationships and improving customer loyalty.

The Myths, and Realities, of Running an Internet Startup

Published in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, July 29, 1999
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The Myths, and Realities, of Running an Internet Startup

Without a cold look at the facts, the mythology about what drives on-line business success can be blinding. Despite the huge transformational power of the Internet, E-commerce has not repealed the fundamental laws of economics.

Globalize? Profits or Peril?

Published in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, May 23, 1999
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Globalize? Profits or Peril?

Jumping on the bandwagon of centralized decision making in worldwide operations can be ruinous for a company where conditions are not right. Amidst all the hype, how does the CEO know when to make this decision?

The Merits of Trying E-commerce

Published in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, March 18, 1999
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The Merits of Trying E-commerce

In the long term, electronic commerce will provide opportunities for businesses to expand. But what should street-level business do about it, practically, today?

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