Brico Mindshift
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Org Design: Holiday Edition
Holidays with family can feel a lot like managing a team—quirks, unspoken expectations, and occasional chaos. This year, I’m borrowing tools from organizational design to bring more clarity and connection to the messiness. From setting an Essential Intent to creating Family Working Agreements, these simple strategies are helping me approach family time with intention, humor, and maybe even a little joy.
Retrospectives: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
Pausing to reflect on key projects or timelines isn’t just for tech teams—nonprofits can benefit from this simple yet powerful practice too. Retrospectives provide a structured way to identify what’s working, what’s not, and how to improve. Whether you’re wrapping up a fundraising campaign, a grant cycle, or a quarterly plan, retrospectives can help your team enhance collaboration, align efforts, and amplify impact. This blog breaks down how to get started, tips for success, and why it’s okay to embrace the learning curve as you build this habit.
The Power of Even/Over Statements
We make trade-offs every day, whether it’s in the grocery aisle or the boardroom. But when everything is labeled a priority, decisions often default to the loudest voice or hottest fire—leaving teams stuck in reactive mode. Enter Even/Over statements: a simple yet powerful tool to clarify what matters most when values and priorities compete. By explicitly naming trade-offs (e.g., depth even over speed), you can align your team, foster better decision-making, and focus on the work that truly drives impact.
Your Team's New Superpower: The User Manual for Me
What if your team came with instructions? A "User Manual for Me" is a simple tool that helps teams connect faster, build trust, and embrace individuality. In this blog, I’ll share why these manuals are game-changers for social impact spaces, how to create one, and ways to adapt them for any team or collaboration.