Helping Nonprofits Create Twice the Impact in Half the Time at a Sustainable Pace
Back in 2001, without knowing it, I took the first steps on my Agile journey. The steps were not taken in my Organizational Behavioral class at Cornell University as you might assume (although I do wish I had kept that textbook–it would be fascinating to read and reflect on now!), but rather in the Formula SAE lab in Cornell’s Upson Hall. Let’s take a quick…
In our family, from the time they started school, we have always told our daughters that we don’t care about their grades; what we care about is that they focus on lessons learned and put in their best effort. It sounds cliche, but my husband and I both meant it. However, as is often the case in traditional public schooling, the emphasis on grading and…
Our team at Agile in Nonprofits is likely to get into a deep discussion (and maybe even debate) about the use of the word priority versus priorities. The thing most likely to start the debate? If someone says that “all our priorities are equally important.” Thankfully, we have a wonderful copy editor and Lead Writer as part of our larger DH Leonard Consulting team that loves…
“Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast” – Jim Collins, in Great by Choice These words from Jim Collins echo something I have been known to say to members of our team: “You have to go slow to go fast.” But Jim’s phrasing struck me differently when I read it — and it connects directly to one of the core principles of Agile and the…
Nonprofit professionals often juggle multiple responsibilities, from fundraising campaigns to community programs. Agile—a flexible, iterative framework—can help you stay organized and deliver impactful results. Here’s how to apply Agile principles to manage multiple projects effectively. 1. Centralize Your Tasks Start with a centralized backlog—a prioritized list of tasks for all projects. Rank them by urgency and value, then group them into sprints (time-boxed periods,…