In the world of nonprofits, we often feel like we’re wearing “all the hats” while trying to navigate a landscape that is constantly shifting. At Agile in Nonprofits, our mission is to help organizations move…
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What Peloton Taught Me about Sustainable Pace
As is often the case for me, when out and about doing “real life” things, I stumble upon analogies that help cement Agile concepts for myself as well as for how I might explain them…
Is Your Nonprofit Already Agile? A Scavenger Hunt to Discover Your Agile Values in Practice
The most common question our team hears from nonprofit professionals encountering Agile for the first time is: “Where do we even start?” It’s a completely understandable question — and our answer often surprises people….
7 Steps to Create a Team Working Agreement
Team members want to do meaningful work, but often come from a variety of backgrounds and working environments. Team members also often have a wide range of work style preferences and habits. To create common…
One Mile at a Time: Agile Values in Real Life
As some of you may know, I am a lifelong long-distance runner. It started with cross country in middle school and has continued to be a favorite pastime even now into my 40s. This winter…