Comments for David La Piana http://www.lapiana.org/blog The Next Big Thing: Musings on the Nonprofit Sector Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:03:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 Comment on Why Every Nonprofit Leader Needs a Dog by Doreen Pendgracs http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2010/02/why-every-nonprofit-leader-needs-a-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-26033 Doreen Pendgracs Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:03:26 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=458#comment-26033 There's one more thing every non-profit leader (and volunteer) needs, and that's a copy of my book, "Before You Say Yes ..." - a guide for any non-profit director. Read the TOC here: http://doreenisthewizardofwords.blogspot.com/2010/01/before-you-say-yes.html There’s one more thing every non-profit leader (and volunteer) needs, and that’s a copy of my book, “Before You Say Yes …” – a guide for any non-profit director. Read the TOC here:
http://doreenisthewizardofwords.blogspot.com/2010/01/before-you-say-yes.html

]]> Comment on Consider Business Model Analysis by David La Piana http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2009/12/consider-business-model-analysis/comment-page-1/#comment-26026 David La Piana Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:28:28 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=421#comment-26026 Thanks Ana-Marie - you raise a good point about the bailed out banks - I am sure they all had long-range plans and I am equally sure none of those plans included bankruptcy! We put so much faith in our ability to predict and even to control future events that we forget that we are often caught up in events and need to make constant adjustments. The best approach, as you suggest, is developing an organizational "radar" that allows us to anticipate changing circumstances and constantly adjust, without losing sight of our end goals. Thanks Ana-Marie – you raise a good point about the bailed out banks – I am sure they all had long-range plans and I am equally sure none of those plans included bankruptcy! We put so much faith in our ability to predict and even to control future events that we forget that we are often caught up in events and need to make constant adjustments. The best approach, as you suggest, is developing an organizational “radar” that allows us to anticipate changing circumstances and constantly adjust, without losing sight of our end goals.

]]> Comment on Consider Business Model Analysis by MsDuctTape http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2009/12/consider-business-model-analysis/comment-page-1/#comment-25978 MsDuctTape Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:12:27 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=421#comment-25978 David, Thanks for acknowledging the flaws in the old planning paradigm. Environments and systems are changing faster than our change-resistant minds can accept, and the landscape is rapidly morphing and providing new opportunities. I figure many companies that created strategic plans 3 years ago didn't include the explosive growth and importance of social media, and some made strategic course corrections (to their benefit), others didn't. The skillset of the future won't be the ability to achieve clearly-articulated deliverables on a preplanned course. It will be the ability to make rapid, dynamic shifts, and mobilize assets quickly to achieve goals -- while maintaining core values. I wonder how many of the businesses receiving bailout dollars were achieving the goals set in their 3 year strategic plans. regards, Ana-Marie Jones www.CARDcanhelp.org David,

Thanks for acknowledging the flaws in the old planning paradigm. Environments and systems are changing faster than our change-resistant minds can accept, and the landscape is rapidly morphing and providing new opportunities.

I figure many companies that created strategic plans 3 years ago didn’t include the explosive growth and importance of social media, and some made strategic course corrections (to their benefit), others didn’t.

The skillset of the future won’t be the ability to achieve clearly-articulated deliverables on a preplanned course. It will be the ability to make rapid, dynamic shifts, and mobilize assets quickly to achieve goals — while maintaining core values.

I wonder how many of the businesses receiving bailout dollars were achieving the goals set in their 3 year strategic plans.

regards,

Ana-Marie Jones
http://www.CARDcanhelp.org

]]> Comment on Consider Business Model Analysis by Twitted by jmhill926 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2009/12/consider-business-model-analysis/comment-page-1/#comment-25922 Twitted by jmhill926 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:26:49 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=421#comment-25922 [...] This post was Twitted by jmhill926 [...] [...] This post was Twitted by jmhill926 [...]

]]> Comment on Leadership for a New Era by Twitted by leadershipera http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2009/12/leadership-for-a-new-era/comment-page-1/#comment-25855 Twitted by leadershipera Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:40:52 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=418#comment-25855 [...] This post was Twitted by leadershipera [...] [...] This post was Twitted by leadershipera [...]

]]> Comment on Three Cheers for May by BenZiegler http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2009/11/three-cheers-for-may/comment-page-1/#comment-25806 BenZiegler Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:15:23 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=412#comment-25806 Hi David, Your post strikes a chord with me. I recently (Aug/Sept) was in Philippines working with a Canadian NGO (CESO) and witnessed, and empathize with, what some of what your guest has to deal with. I blogged (www.collaborativejourneys.com) while I was there, about the people and stories I encountered. Also, on different subject…I posted an article (a sort of mash-up) on your recent research (Convergence & 5 Trends reshaping the social sector…). I thought it was excellent research; in terms of presentation, content, and invitation to extend the dialogue. I’ve subscribed to your newsletter. Hi David,
Your post strikes a chord with me. I recently (Aug/Sept) was in Philippines working with a Canadian NGO (CESO) and witnessed, and empathize with, what some of what your guest has to deal with. I blogged (www.collaborativejourneys.com) while I was there, about the people and stories I encountered. Also, on different subject…I posted an article (a sort of mash-up) on your recent research (Convergence & 5 Trends reshaping the social sector…). I thought it was excellent research; in terms of presentation, content, and invitation to extend the dialogue. I’ve subscribed to your newsletter.

]]> Comment on Leaders in My Neighborhood by Leadership Conference http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2007/10/leaders-in-my-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-22777 Leadership Conference Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:26:19 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=149#comment-22777 <strong>Leadership Conference...</strong> An interesting quote by Ken Balnchard about the \'soft touch\' of true leadership: The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.... Leadership Conference…

An interesting quote by Ken Balnchard about the \’soft touch\’ of true leadership: The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority….

]]> Comment on President Obama by LesterOR http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2008/11/president-obama/comment-page-1/#comment-22770 LesterOR Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:34:50 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=216#comment-22770 Yes, the election of Obama is a great affirmation of the power of really good community organizing. But I'm not convinced that we'll see greater excitement for community service among young people. Turns out that the participation of young voters this election was no more than it has been in recent elections -- only they supported Obama at a much higher rate than other recent Democrats. Only time will tell if Obama can maintain a high level of support and a focus on a long-range vision as he transitions from election to governing. Yes, the election of Obama is a great affirmation of the power of really good community organizing. But I’m not convinced that we’ll see greater excitement for community service among young people. Turns out that the participation of young voters this election was no more than it has been in recent elections — only they supported Obama at a much higher rate than other recent Democrats. Only time will tell if Obama can maintain a high level of support and a focus on a long-range vision as he transitions from election to governing.

]]> Comment on Four Essential Skills by Leadership Conference http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2006/12/four-essential-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-22748 Leadership Conference Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:41:39 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=95#comment-22748 <strong>Leadership Conference...</strong> An interesting quote about how Ego might get in the way of true leadership: It\'s hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse. -- Adlai Stevenson... Leadership Conference…

An interesting quote about how Ego might get in the way of true leadership: It\’s hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse. — Adlai Stevenson…

]]> Comment on Leadership and Strategy by Leadership Development Training http://www.lapiana.org/blog/2008/02/leadership-and-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-22739 Leadership Development Training Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:48:42 +0000 http://www.lapiana.org/blog/?p=172#comment-22739 <strong>Leadership Development Training...</strong> An interesting quote by David Loyd George on the importance of leaders taking risks: Don\'t be afraid to take a big step when one is indicated. You can\'t cross a chasm in two small steps.... Leadership Development Training…

An interesting quote by David Loyd George on the importance of leaders taking risks: Don\’t be afraid to take a big step when one is indicated. You can\’t cross a chasm in two small steps….

]]>