The aim of an argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress. – Joseph Joubert Conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “From conflict arises progress.” I’m not sure who said that and I couldn’t find the quote on the internet. But I can’t take the credit. That conflict can have positive impacts is […]
Tags: conflict management
I recently attended the National Extension Conference on Volunteerism. Martin J. Cowling delivered the keynote address, “Creating a Pro-Volunteer Culture.” He is a leading consultant on not for profit and volunteer management. Currently the CEO of People First – Total Solutions, Martin works regularly with individuals and organizations internationally on areas connected with not for […]
Tags: management, training, volunteer
Organizations have personalities just like the people that populate them. Some organizations are immature, some are older and wiser. Some are single-minded (like preserving a particular tract of land) and some are focused broadly over a wide range of topics (like climate change). Some are formal, with Boards and Bylaws and subcommittees, while others are […]
Tags: capacity, groups, organization, planning
