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Things don’t always go according to plan. That’s life, right?  A grant application is rejected, a key team member decides to move on, an important

Your network matters.  In an example from my own life, I was recently able to respond to a large RFP because I had maintained a

We’ve been helping one of our long-term nonprofit clients implement live case studies this year. And it’s transforming their hiring process! Hiring managers are finding

As I’ve been deeply embedded with a client’s team this year, I’ve been reminded of some of the truths and challenges of leadership. When you’re

Retention doesn’t happen because of pizza parties, team building activities, annual retreats, lunches, or cute swag. Retention doesn’t happen by checking off compliance activities either,

When you’re looking to hire a talent firm, it’s not enough to lay out the scope and deliverables you need. You must also know what

What are career pathways? An evolved career ladder that is built on the idea that there are varied ways to get to a given role. Think

At its worst: Performance management can feel arbitrary and capricious.  At its best: It’s an objective tool to uplift people, give them clarity on the skills they

“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” W. Edwards Deming What organizational health is not: Pizza parties, happy hours, or simply having talent

The key to launching a new performance management system is to start small.  It’s ok if the system isn’t perfect right away, if it’s a