Leadership and Organization Management
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Building Highly Effective Boards
Whether you are starting a new board or solidifying the roles and workings of an existing board, this program is a great way to get all members on the same page.
Core Strengths
Core Strengths training can provide groups, teams, communities, and businesses with actionable and memorable insight into daily interactions, meetings, and conversations while building team trust and forming productive relationships.
Inspiring Community Leaders
Based on research and evidence gathered by industry experts, this program teaches communities, businesses and individuals the skills needed to foster exemplary leadership qualities.
No One is Never a Leader
Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. Whether you're managing a project, organizing a community event, leading a team at work, or planning something with your family, there are many ways to approach leadership.
How To Get Fired by Your Constituents
For both business and community leaders, one thing is true – without customers, you don't have a job. Examine some common reasons for losing loyalty among community constituents.
First Class Group Dynamics for Boards
Even the best boards can go off track due to group dynamics. Learn some expert tips for establishing first-class group dynamics by understanding the strengths and personality styles of each board member.
Timely Theories of Leadership
During times of leadership transition, it can be beneficial for community leaders to take a look at leadership theories that have been popular over the past two centuries.
Board Fundamentals: Setting the Foundation
Effective meetings, clear procedures, and strong leadership are key components of a successful board foundation. Learn some expert tips for building and maintaining a highly effective board in your community.
Telling Your Organization’s Story: Building Board Competency in Fundraising and Marketing
Marketing, fundraising, and storytelling are closely linked activities. By leveraging the power of narratives and implementing strategic marketing techniques, boards can supplement their strategic goals and the tangible work of their organizations.
Leadership for Today - Managing Conflict Within Groups
The human relationship is a complex and dynamic interaction. As living creatures, we need and crave the opportunity to interact with other humans by speaking, listening, and spending time with them. Most of this interaction tends to be mutual and cordial. Yet, at times, the interaction can be laced with tension and discord. If left alone, the tension can lead to conflict that may damage the relationship or even become volatile.
Leadership for Today Manageable Meetings
At one time or another, we have all answered the call to civic duty by serving on a committee or advisory board. For some, the experience has been productive and energizing. For others, the experience has been painful, marked by long meetings that are unorganized and frustrating.
Networks, Hierarchies, and Power in the 21st Century
In this article, we look at how hierarchies and networks have influenced modern society. Then we examine how South Dakota innovators in the community development space have utilized these concepts in their work today.
Building Highly Effective Boards: Legal – What to Expect
The world of protocol and legal issues can be an intimidating place. While it may seem intimidating now, our training module, "Technically Speaking: Understanding Bylaws and Legal Text," provides the fundamentals you need to not only survive, but thrive in the nonprofit sector!