Categories: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Embracing the Unknown
This week I’ve been reading a wonderful book titled Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, by Karen Armstrong. I ordered a copy for purely personal reasons, but found inside this inspiring new book several wonderful connections to sound risk management practice....
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Rock n Roll n Risk Management
A friend of the Center, who happens to be an accomplished sound engineer, forwarded a terrific article to us this week about how the best rock n’ roll roadies can do things many music fans might believe are impossible. Why?...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Talking at Your Nonprofit
Talking about risk is essential to fortifying your nonprofit’s reputation and mission, and providing a safe environment for the people who serve and those who rely on you for services. Yet starting a conversation about “what could go wrong” isn’t...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Revolution
As the Fourth of July approaches, I find myself reflecting on our country’s history. I can’t help but marvel at the extraordinary risks the founding fathers took when they broke ranks with the mighty British Empire. The revolutionary rebels of...
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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Lessons from the Fall Classic
Last month I was drawn to the duel between the impeccably groomed St. Louis Cardinals and the bearded Boston Red Sox. I really enjoyed watching these well-matched, and well-behaved athletes, battle it out for baseball’s big prize. One of the...
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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Putting on Your Own Mask First
When the Abstract and Reality Collide This February I had an opportunity to hear a presentation by Patti Digh, author of the new book titled “Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally.” Throughout...
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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
The Devil and the Details
Throughout my 25+ years in the nonprofit sector, I’ve heard one particular piece of “advice” more times than I would ever want to count. The comment is typically offered by a well intentioned private sector colleague who says something along...
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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Mind Readers
I had the opportunity to interview conference presenter Dr. Nitish Singh about the advantages of implementing psychometric testing in order to improve risk management programs. Read on to find out how Dr. Singh’s psychometric powers could apply to your public...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Articles
Election Year Risks
Avoid these Campaign Pitfalls Most nonprofit managers are aware that a charity may not directly campaign for, or against, a candidate for public office. The penalty is severe — loss of tax-exempt status. However, there is often confusion about related...
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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Risk Management’s Unintended Consequences
Have you ever done a good deed just to realize later that it resulted in some unintended, negative consequence? Perhaps this realization came after implementing new risk management practices at your nonprofit. After reading a CEB report titled ‘Reducing Risk...
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