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This area is filled with how-to articles, engaging conversations, and tons of examples of Catalytic Thinking in Action including actual planning sessions. Much to explore and learn from!
Our December board meeting will happen right here at this post on Monday, December 8th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (NA). There are 2 agenda items the board will discuss this month: Employee Evaluation that brings out the best in everyone (continued discussion – see here for details) Naming Hildy Acting Chief Mission Officer (discussion) Watch the … Read more
As consultants, we are driven to bring out the best in our clients. But what does it take to bring out the best in ourselves? Often consultants confess that they really don’t know. They’re so busy making everything ok for everyone else that they have never really asked themselves the question. So we asked it … Read more
What would it take for employee evaluations to bring out the best in people? Deep down, we all realize that the process of evaluation is full of possibilities, yet it often falls short of what it could be. In preparing for a discussion on this topic at Creating the Future’s November board meeting, we asked several … Read more
What does it look like when workplace conditions bring out the best in people? The addition of a new paid staff member at Creating the Future sparked this discussion topic at the September board meeting – a discussion that is truly about what it means to build community not just “out there” in the community, … Read more
Creating the Future’s board meeting will happen at this post on Monday, November 10th at 1pm ET / 10am PT. Board Packet Materials: November 2014 Creating the Future Board Agenda At its November 10th, 2014 meeting the Creating the Future board will be tackling two hefty subjects: beginning our planning to accomplish our mission and continuing … Read more
Our November board meeting will happen right here at this post on Monday, November 10th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (NA). There are two agenda items that promise to bring new approaches to the often tired subjects of “employee evaluation” and “planning.” Planning to Create the Future: Recommitting to accomplishing the mission Planning Overview 2012 – 2014 … Read more
Creating the Future’s board meeting will happen at the post at this link on Monday, October 13th at 1pm EDT / 10am PT. Board Packet Materials: Agenda Board Minutes: September 2014 This past week I facilitated a workshop for the regional staff of a large health charity. When the workshop was finished at the end of … Read more
Wow! After nearly a year of working to identify a look and feel that would evoke the core of Creating the Future, we have a new graphic design – a new logo. The first step in the foundation of our new website. In the process, you helped us identify what that “look and feel” could make possible for … Read more
A year ago this month, Lisa Humenik, Rebecca Hurd and Justin Pollock were exploring together – along with 5 of their soon-to-be fellows – in Creating the Future’s Consultant Immersion program. On Tuesday, October 14th at 2:30pm ET, they will be together again for the first time in a year, talking about the difference in … Read more
We’re finally in the home stretch of selecting a new logo for Creating the future and this is where you help us decide on the direction to take. As a reminder, the design criteria we’ve been using to embody the spirit, look and feel for Creating the Future, is based on your comments and suggestions. … Read more