Emotional Leaders: Part 1- Compassion Fatigue

Emotional Leaders: Part 1- Compassion Fatigue

by | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, as is typical when a natural disaster hits, people who were not affected or least affected rallied to help those who were hit the hardest. Food pantries overflowed with donations. New food distribution systems emerged and...
Points on the Adaptive Cycle

Points on the Adaptive Cycle

by | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog

Monday, July 23, 2018 So I was talking with Beth about this adaptive cycle framework and said, “I guess you better be careful about using a framework that is an infinity symbol because it keeps unfolding like the petals on a blooming flower and makes you reflect...
The Wicked Problem of Hunger for Nonprofit Organizations

The Wicked Problem of Hunger for Nonprofit Organizations

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog

I thought I’d spend a little more time thinking about complex problems with regard to the nonprofit sector, particularly some of the social challenges communities experience. First simple problems are ones that have a clear cause and effect and are fairly easy...
Program Evolution and the Adaptive Cycle

Program Evolution and the Adaptive Cycle

by | Jun 6, 2018 | Blog

As we step into the adaptive cycle a little deeper (I introduced the adaptive cycle in this blog post) , we can use it as a framework for organizational growth or program design. One of the programs that I’ve watched evolve of the years is Housing First. A...