Rebels with a cause- the value of diversity
Diversity (n): the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something Diversity is a term that’s become politically charged, thanks to a would-be dictator in …
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3 tips to negotiate like the FBI
Bargaining with a small child is like negotiating with a terrorist. They pull every trick to manipulate you and get what they want: tears, anger, threats and just an outright, …
Are corporates friends or foe?
A recent debate in Sydney posed the question: are corporates friends or foe? Of course, you’d expect us to argue passionately for the friends side. Some of the opposing arguments …
5 paradoxes of partnerships
I can’t be the only one hooked on MAFS (or trashy towers as it’s known in our house!) judging by their viewer numbers. Wow! There are many examples in this …
Imagine the non-profit sector without women
Phil is a database manager. He’s worked at the same charity for over 30 years and loves the cause. Every time a team of productivity experts do their review, they …
How authenticity attracts corporate partners
We encourage non-profits to provide solutions to a corporate partner’s problems and how you should solve, not sell. But that’s not the same as reinventing your organisation to suit your …
How to play to your strengths
I’m reading a biography of the English king Henry V who scored a huge victory over his French opponents at Agincourt. Henry has been a hero for centuries after his …
4 signs of a toxic culture for partnerships
Thomas Erikson has written a successful series of books about working with difficult people. Surrounded by Idiots, Surrounded by Narcissists, Surrounded by Psychopaths, Surrounded by Liars and more. It begs …
The urgent need for partnerships
Think of the great partnerships in history: Lennon and McCartney, Watson and Crick, Hewlett and Packard. Each collaboration brought together people with different skills, personalities and talents to create something …
6 partnership truths you should share
When my husband and I were dating, I cooked a meal to impress him. He complimented the cooking and made me feel like a gourmet chef with my modest efforts. …