John Kundtz introduces his new book, "The Five-Step Not-for-Profit Strategy Blueprint," designed to help executive directors strengthen collaboration, governance, and growth. This interview-style review examines how nonprofits can transform strategic planning from static documents into dynamic processes that drive meaningful impact through stakeholder-centered design thinking.The "epiphany bridge" concept shifts focus from internal guessing to stakeholder co-creationDesign thinking's double diamond framework guides teams through problem exploration before solution developmentFive implementation steps: empathy to insight, walking in stakeholders' shoes, need to success statements, launch and adapt, and driving resultsThe "cupcake roadmap" approach starts with small pilots before scaling to larger initiativesCommon traps include one-and-done planning, ignoring stakeholder voices, overestimating capacity, and "strategic silence"AI can serve as a co-pilot in summarizing feedback, clustering insights, and suggesting KPIsHow will you start planning for a brighter future, maybe even starting today?Comments or Questions? Send us a textSupport the show***Engage, Share, and Connect!Spread the Word: Valuable insights are best when shared. Share this episode with peers who may benefit from it if you find it insightful. Your Feedback Matters: How did this episode resonate with you? Share your thoughts, insights, or questions. Your engagement enriches our community. Stay Updated: Don’t miss out on further insights. Subscribe: You can listen to our podcast, read our blog posts on Medium, Substack, and LinkedIn, and watch our YouTube channel. Collaborate with The Disruptor and connect with John Kundtz. Got a disruptive story to share? We’re scouting for remarkable podcast guests. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Together, let’s redefine the status quo!

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