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Episode Synopsis
Summertime doesn’t appear to be the time for Stacey and Andy to relax. Instead, we’ve got big questions to answer! Do nonprofits make common management mistakes? Maybe – Stacey and Andy certainly have opinions. Also, would it ever be a good idea for a board strategic planning retreat to specifically exclude the executive director. More opinions there for sure. And finally, should the board strategic planning retreat specifically exclude the executive director? (Guess what our answer is… we’ll wait.)
Topics:
Should the strategic planning retreat exclude the executive director? – 0:05
What are some common nonprofit management mistakes? – 4:48
Should the board chair apply for the executive director position? – 15:12
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Interview with Margo Walsh of MaineWorks
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Topics:
Should the strategic planning retreat exclude the executive director? – 0:05
What are some common nonprofit management mistakes? – 4:48
Should the board chair apply for the executive director position? – 15:12
Mentioned this week:
Interview with Margo Walsh of MaineWorks
Hang out with us on Discord!
Ask us a question
Sponsor the podcast
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