by Tom Okarma | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership, Productivity, Strategic Planning, Uncategorized
Why do some boards demonstrate a culture of excellence year after year, while some seem to struggle with getting directors to show up for meetings or to make important decisions? Why do some agencies have a waiting list of board candidates, while others (maybe yours)...
by Tom Okarma | Mar 26, 2019 | Strategic Planning, Uncategorized
Every nonprofit agency has a strategic plan, somewhere. Maybe in a file cabinet, on a credenza, on its website, but they have one. It’s there, you just have to search it out. The problem is, you’d never know it by the way so many just keep doing the same...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 25, 2019 | Strategic Planning, Uncategorized
Create a Tighter, More Focused Strategic Plan Have you ever asked yourself, with all the hours and hard work your team puts in each week at your agency, why you don’t have more to show for it? More progress, more impact, more revenue, more client successes? Or...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 20, 2019 | Blog, Strategic Planning
As a young boy, I always enjoyed watching parades in “The Loop”, the heart of downtown Chicago. Bright colors, shiny instruments, and a snappy pace. So impressive and memorable. If you’ve seen the movie The Music Man, you know what I mean. I was so impressed every...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog, Strategic Planning
Does your agency really need a Strategic Plan this year? You might be on the fence about dedicating the time and energy needed to formulate a strategic plan for your nonprofit. Like most organizations, you have limited time and resources. So it’s important to...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Planning is great, but execution wins the game. College and professional football teams will go into every one of their games this Fall with a solid game plan. Run first, to set up the pass; pass first, to set up the run; keep the football away from the other...
