Does RBM Work?

The post evaluates Results Based Management (RBM) and its effectiveness in strategic planning. It discusses the methodologies strengths and weaknesses. While RBM is criticized for fostering bureaucracy in organizations like the United Nations, it remains valuable if implemented in conjunction with encouraging a high-trust environment.

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A Tale of Two Business Problems

Two environmental organizations face challenges that at first blush seem to be identical. BLESS focuses on immediate public concerns, while SAPAA emphasizes long-term ecological health. Their strategies differ in governance, technology and data management, illustrating the importance of tailored solutions.

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Free Software, Get Your Free Software….

Small nonprofits can benefit from free or heavily discounted software offered by large organizations such as Google or Microsoft. In addition to crib notes on how to access these resources, considerations for the hard implementation and challenges to maintain the software are considered.

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It’s IPOOG TIme!

A Citizen Science experiment to assess time-tracking for professional interests using the nonprofit planning tool IPOOG. Volunteer participants will contribute 3-4 hours providing feedback through peer review sessions, exploring the benefits and ethics of systematic time tracking. Results will be publicly shared in 2025.

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