by Rich Haglund | Aug 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Compensation for employees of government agencies and nonprofit companies is often significantly lower than compensation for similarly skilled and experienced employees of other companies. Does it have to be that way? Have you, as an organization leader, done the...
by Rich Haglund | Jul 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever gotten close to solving a problem or making a strategic decision, and just waited? Slept on it–maybe for more than one night–and found the solution staring you in the face when you came back to it? Author Wayne Muller relates a conversation...
by Rich Haglund | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was reminded this week of the importance of creating places where bad news is shared upwards, quickly. Creating such a culture makes a difference at home, too. So, how do you foster an environment where people are comfortable sharing bad news or even the possibility...
by Rich Haglund | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Here are some of my ideas and favorite resources related to supporting organizations through strategic planning. (I have no stake in the resources I recommend. And the rants are all mine!) Strategic planning ideas For overall organizational health, I really like the...
by Rich Haglund | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
May the Fourth be with you. Yoda didn’t like the active voice or being consistent with tenses. But, if he did, and if he were feeling long-winded, he might say things like these: “Deep work can generate as much satisfaction in an information economy as it...
by Rich Haglund | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’ve played sports or watch sports, you may be familiar with the concept of “taking what the defense gives you.” In football, this might mean noticing the “soft spots” in the zone defense where your receivers will be open to catch...
