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The OODA Loop
Notes on this Post That reminds me… of Feedback Loops for systems, feedback in relationships
Update to Building Community Organisations
My book “Building Community Organisations” was published in January of 2021 and it’s time for
How Much Money is in Your Community Organisation’s Bank Account?
Over the years, I have had the experience of watching many members of community organisations
How To Protect Your Facebook Business Page or Group
It is not unusual these days to hear stories of Facebook accounts being hacked or
Are Communities Starting to Engage?
The Federal Election on 21 May saw a groundswell of people repudiating the Coalition Government’s
Belief and Conviction
In any community organisation, you are usually involved in inspiring, growing and transforming your community.
How To Write Successful Grant Proposals
Writing grant proposals seems to strike fear into the heart of many volunteers and community
General Meeting Agenda
Having a General Meeting agenda is an essential first step to running a successful meeting.
Step 5 – Measure the Results
The famous management consultant Peter Drucker reputedly said that “You can’t manage what you can’t
Step 4 – Implement the Solution
The next step in the problem solving process is to implement the solution. Implementation can
Step 3 – Pick the Best Solution
Any form of management, whether in a business or community organisation environment, is always about
Step 2 – Identify Several Solutions
Now you have been through the process of analysing and identifying the actual problem or
Step 1 – Identify the Opportunity
So, you have a problem, I mean “opportunity” for your community organisation. The first step
Turning A Problem into a Opportunity
Turning a problem into an opportunity and then a solution is a skill that many
Are You Sure You Have A Quorum?
It’s the night of the meeting, but are you sure you have a quorum? When
Using Feedback to Improve Your Organisation
In this article, I will be discussing using feedback to improve your organisation. Unfortunately, feedback
Institute of Community Directors Australia
The ICDA is a very worthwhile body to consider if you are in the volunteer
Why You Should Record Volunteer Hours
All Community Organisations should record volunteer hours. There are several very good reasons for doing
International Women’s Day 2021
It’s International Women’s Day 2021 and we are again seeing the usual comments regarding women
Don’t Call Yourself a Non Profit
Every now and again one has one of those “aha” moments. Listening to this video
Organising An Electronic Petition
Organising a petition is a great way of creating change within your community. Petitions can
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