Leadership Transitions
Leadership Transitions No matter the organization, leadership transitions can be challenging, and even more so now that organizations are conscious of the need for more equitable hiring processes. Nonprofits and businesses want to handle leadership transitions more effectively and equitably, but how many of us really feel confident that we know how to do so? […]
Federal Grant Subrecipient Monitoring
Federal Grant Subrecipient Monitoring Later this month, Rachel and RBW partner MJ White will be providing a webinar training on federal grant subrecipient monitoring to the Texas Association of Regional Councils. The webinar is the fourth in a five-part series on specialized federal grants management topics for member organizations. Are you interested in learning more […]
Brands
Brands Whether it’s the clothes you’re wearing, the car you’re driving, or the producer of the movie you’re heading off to see, brands are everywhere. Even nonprofits have brands. And, just like the most famous examples, your organization can go through countless transitions while maintaining brand longevity. As your work spans months, years, decades, and […]
Kids Eat Right Month
Kids Eat Right Month August is Kids Eat Right Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of smart grocery shopping, healthy eating, and active lifestyles for every age group from infants to teens. With greater knowledge, many families across our country have the opportunity to start making healthier choices, which can have a positive impact […]
The New Normal
The New Normal Here’s a phrase that we all now hate: “the new normal.” I bet all of you are about as sick of saying the phrase as you are sick of hearing it in different contexts. Obviously, we are referencing the COVID-related impacts in our personal and professional lives. But just because we are […]
Culture of Accountability
Culture of Accountability To wrap up our posts on #organizationalculture in July, we want to emphasize the importance of a culture of accountability. “Who owns the monkey?” is a great question to ask, posed by James C. Morgan in Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector. A lot of people love the phrase, “Not my circus, […]
Behavioral Assessments
Behavioral Assessments Last month, we had our All-Hands Meeting for the firm and reviewed DISC-like assessments for our team. If you’re unfamiliar with the DISC, it’s one of many behavioral self-assessment tools like the Myers-Briggs and Kolbe that are designed to predict job performance and are with great to use with a team. RBW realized […]
Team Member Shout Out- Lora Ollom
Team Member Shout Out- Lora Ollom Today’s Team Member Shout Out is for Lora Ollom, who brings 17 years of experience in writing and editing to the RBW Strategy Team. Lora is an astute writer and conscientious planner, who approaches her work with a positive and steady disposition. She currently leads four RBW engagements, most […]
Small Business Model
Small Business Model During the pandemic I moved a lot. I don’t mean that I moved physically or geographically, but mentally. Going from one project to another and one business opportunity to another, it always felt like hustling. It’s easy to continually hustle, especially as a new or expanding business owner. There’s a pervasive attitude […]
Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture One aspect of a healthy #organizationalculture is inclusive decision-making. While the CEOs, Executive Directors, and other senior leaders of companies and nonprofits need to make the final decision on most issues, organizations benefit from broad participation in important discussions and decision-making. This is particularly true for nonprofits. The organization can engage diverse groups […]
