by Tom Okarma | Mar 6, 2019 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Uncategorized
Why is it some boards demonstrate a culture of excellence year after year while some seem to struggle just to get a majority of directors to show up for meetings or to make important decisions? Why do some nonprofits seem to show up everywhere in your community while...
by Tom Okarma | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog, Leadership, Uncategorized
If you’re like me, the best lessons you learn are the ones you learn the hard way. • Cutting corners usually comes back to bite you • Eating a big breakfast so you can cut down on your lunch and dinner-not so much • Cramming for a test the night before-good...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 27, 2019 | Board Development, Board Meetings, Uncategorized
More often than not, I can tell when an executive director is preparing for a board meeting. He or she is usually a little on edge and short on patience. The team may be a bit “amped up” with people running around creating reports, copying documents,...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 25, 2019 | Strategic Planning, Uncategorized
Create a Tighter, More Focused Strategic Plan Have you ever asked yourself, with all the hours and hard work your team puts in each week at your agency, why you don’t have more to show for it? More progress, more impact, more revenue, more client successes? Or...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 20, 2019 | Blog, Strategic Planning
As a young boy, I always enjoyed watching parades in “The Loop”, the heart of downtown Chicago. Bright colors, shiny instruments, and a snappy pace. So impressive and memorable. If you’ve seen the movie The Music Man, you know what I mean. I was so impressed every...
