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December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Big Thoughts in Small Talk: Context Matters
When NRMC moved into a historic house at 204 South King Street in Leesburg, VA in 2014 we threw a party for clients, Affiliate Members, and friends from the Metro DC area to show off our new space and our...
Topics: General
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Beyond Belief: How Cognitive Biases Shape Our World
Scientists and psychological researchers are constantly trying to figure out why people do the things they do. The notion of cognitive bias was first introduced in 1972 by Daniel Kahneman and his colleague Amos Tversky. In 2002, Daniel Kahneman won...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
December 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Best Friends Forever? Don’t Be a Naive or Disappointed Partner
At some point in our childhood, many of us share a ‘best friends’ gift with another person. For me, it was a set of necklaces that fit together like puzzle pieces. One necklace belonged to me, and the other belonged...
Topics: General
November 29, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Basic Risk Management
Begin integrating the principles of risk management into the day-to-day operations of your nonprofit.
Topics: General
May 4, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Level the Playing Field Through Inclusive Meetings
It’s all about perspective. Diverse perspectives can contribute to a more complete and whole view of an organization and its challenges and strengths. Most of us understand the value of obtaining diverse perspectives, and including a variety of people and...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
May 2, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Employee Engagement: Why Good Isn’t Good Enough
“Respectful treatment of all employees at all levels,” tops the list of factors contributing to over all job satisfaction, according to the 2016 SHRM Employment Job Satisfaction and Engagement Survey. Also positive, SHRM–the Society for Human Resource Management–reports that U.S....
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
April 27, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Foster Dissent, Quiet Consensus
I’ve been a fan of dissent–over comfortable consensus–for some time. While finishing Adam Grant’s book, Originals, I discovered some new insights into why and how consensus and groupthink pair up to kill innovation. Grant describes how Polaroid made strides in electronic...
Topics: HR Risk and Employment Practices
April 13, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
How to Honor and Respect Your Volunteers
Nonprofits across the country are showcasing their creative talents to celebrate the contributions of volunteers during the month of April, “National Volunteer Month.” Here at the NRMC we receive quite a few calls from volunteers. Unfortunately, since we’re all about...
Topics: Volunteer Risk Management
April 6, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Ready, Mindset, Go!
During two Risk Assessments / ERM engagements for complex nonprofit organizations, our team has shared the idea of a ‘risk aware mindset’ with our clients. What are we referring to? In general, we’re talking about a leadership team that is: Eager to learn, and...
Topics: Enterprise Risk Management
March 31, 2016
Resource Type: Risk eNews
Managing the Perils of Prosperity
Organizational growth and perceptions about success go hand in hand. Like the subtitle of Tom Peters' book, The Circle of Innovation: You Can't Shrink Your Way to Greatness, many boards, donors and other stakeholders believe that year-over-year growth is an...
Topics: Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Risk Management