We’re at the CSAE Conference!
We’re proud and excited to be participating in this year’s conference in a couple of ways…
Why Strategic Plans Fail
A solid, simple and focused strategic plan can be a powerful tool in moving the needle forward in an organization. Understanding why plans can fail enables leaders to create a tailored strategic planning process that takes the challenges into account.
Effective Governance Accelerates SME Performance
Corporate Governance in the Spotlight Ottawa Business Journal‘s (OBJ) November issue featured a theme that was all things Corporate Governance. Margo Crawford and Claude Haw are seasoned vets when it comes to corporate governance and shared their insights in this OBJ November issue. Their article focuses on the power and importance of effective governance in […]
Measuring Value and Performance: What’s the Point and How to Do It
As an entrepreneur or leader of a NFP, there’s pressure from stakeholders to prove your value and yet, how do you show that you’re moving the needle forward? While it sounds like a simple question, it is not always clear because there are so many levers at play – revenue, funding (restricted and unrestricted), operational costs, employees, margins etc. If it’s so complicated, why even bother?
Keeping Alignment Sharp: Time for a Marketing Tune-Up?
Are marketing and sales aligned? Is marketing aligned with our business goals? Is our internal messaging aligned with our brand? Unless the answers are definitively “yes, yes and yes,” it might be a good time to hit pause, sharpen some pencils and start getting your ducks in a row.