Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. It didn’t become an innovation until it was developed and deployed at scale. It’s not leadership.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 2, 2024

The lack of direct experience and familiarity with business practices can mean that nonprofits operate less efficiently than their for-profit counterparts. The lack of knowledge and experience about good governance and sound decision-making creates a greater risk of claims against nonprofit organizations than against for-profit corporations.

Technical Review 98

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Board Effect

APRIL 15, 2024

Experts discuss DE&I in mission-driven organizations Each of our experts brings a unique perspective to the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations and on governing boards. Organizations with DE&I policies have real impact. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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Board Effect

MARCH 24, 2023

Building an effective board of directors is a critical part of governance that has a profound impact on the organization. Nonprofits need skilled, experienced board members to fulfill the mission and ensure strong leadership, yet the boardroom isn’t always a calm place. Yet how can you be sure your board works effectively?

Software Review 59

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The professionals supporting board operations serve as indispensable guides to good governance. And part of that, today, means getting board members to think about how the digital age is changing the way we approach governance. Embrace technology.

Government 41

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Corporate governance expert Nygina Mills discusses the critical role of compliance in building resilient businesses that can withstand regulatory and market changes. For instance, GDPR compliance has necessitated ongoing revisions to data protection strategies for many businesses operating in Europe.

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Board Effect

JUNE 28, 2024

Set the tone at the top Leadership sets the tone for organizational culture and ethical behavior starts with you. Regularly revisiting these values in meetings, training sessions and in your internal communications reinforces their importance and keeps them front and center in board operations.

Software Review 52

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Board Effect

JUNE 26, 2023

Some experienced board members may have served on boards that didn’t necessarily focus on good governance. Some board members may not fully understand the importance of board self-evaluations concerning good governance practices; others may needlessly feel threatened by the process.

Community 87

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

They need to understand how governance manifests in the modern world, which is quite different than board directorships of the past. It’s important for anyone considering accepting a position on a board to at least have a partial understanding of all aspects of the organization’s operations. Dealing with Governance Disruptors.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 2, 2024

The lack of direct experience and familiarity with business practices can mean that nonprofits operate less efficiently than their for-profit counterparts. The lack of knowledge and experience about good governance and sound decision-making creates a greater risk of claims against nonprofit organizations than against for-profit corporations.

Government 52

Government Technical Review United States Cost 52

Steve Blank

APRIL 28, 2014

He’s helping city government in Philadelphia become more innovative by applying Lean startup methods and Philadelphia University’s innovation curriculum. I asked him to share an update on his work on teaching lean techniques to local governments. Building a Government Innovation Curriculum. Here’s the story of our journey.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 16, 2024

Sustainability reporting, particularly about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, has burgeoned as a fundamental vehicle through which companies can reflect their operations’ social responsibility and commitment to sustainable development practices.

Technical Review 52

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Board Effect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In response to the pandemic, boards and governing bodies of nonprofits and mission-driven organizations were forced to rapidly reimagine how they conduct governance and oversight to continue essential operations. Here are some of their top tips: Develop an annual workplan and meeting schedule.​ 20% should be reporting.

Technical Review 52

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Board Effect

JUNE 21, 2023

Enhancing decision-making, strategic planning, and governance practices within your board can directly contribute to the success of your bank in serving customers and making a positive impact on the community you serve. When you develop your orientation process , be sure to include the topic of working as a team.

Community 54

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Board Effect

AUGUST 20, 2023

Governments also sometimes fund charitable causes. For this reason, all organizations need to work toward developing a culture of cybersecurity. Balancing Operating Funds with Fundraising All nonprofits must be careful about how they manage their funds. Experts admit that there is no surefire way to prevent cyberattacks.

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Occam's Razor

APRIL 15, 2019

Even with the limitations of tools, government regulations, and the astonishing fragmentation of everything (attention, devices, consumption sources, identities and more). Four Negative Data Leadership Archetypes. From the patterns in those reactions, I’ve developed four archetypes of leaders. Long-term…. : (. Paul Polman.

Leadership 80

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Integrating AI into Operations Some of the main ways that nonprofits have integrated AI into their operations include: Fundraising: AI can create personalized emails and pitch letters by analyzing the organization’s information and data on previous and potential donors.

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Board Effect

JUNE 25, 2023

A growing number of people are deciding where to put their time, money and energy based not only on the goals of a nonprofit, but also its commitment to environmental sustainability, leadership, employee diversity and other social responsibility issues. An organization with a social justice mission only has white men in leadership positions.

Securities and Exchange Commission 52

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

by Jackie Jenkins-Scott , author of “ The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership: Drive Change, Manage Transitions, and Help Any Organization Turn Around “ . The leadership question is top of mind for many people here in the United States and throughout the world. What is responsive leadership?

Leadership 147

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Board Effect

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits are currently experiencing a tough time, particularly with the economic downturn, which may have impacted donations and support, along with rising operational costs. The trends of declining fundraising and rising operating costs are expected to continue, according to the Cerini Associates report on nonprofit trends for 2023.

Software Review 63

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Companies develop their leadership structure based on several things, including the company’s size, type of industry, geographical location, regulations and other criteria. The leadership hierarchy should be arranged so that the company has strong direction and accountability.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Strong leadership skills-“born leaders”. When you develop your orientation process, be sure to include the topic of working as a team. It fully supports your annual cycle, board development cycle, and your board meeting cycle. Developing mission and vision statements. Charity-minded. Community organization minded.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

They demand clear insights into how companies operate and make decisions. Businesses can enhance transparency by implementing regular reporting on their operations, financials, and sustainability practices. This type of culture promotes employee satisfaction, loyalty, and productivity, which are crucial for organizational success.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Considering these issues, 2022 may challenge higher education boards with a major restructuring of their operations. We’ll look at what has changed in governance in higher education post-pandemic and best practices for governance in higher education moving forward. How COVID Has Changed Governance. Modern Leadership.

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Board Effect

APRIL 12, 2021

Good governance practices and compliance are two big issues that your nominating and recruiting committee should focus some of their discussions on as they’re vetting board member candidates. Also, governance practices are continually improving. Developing a job description for the executive director.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Here are just a few of the risks associated with your board members not being cyber-ready: Data Breaches: Board members often have access to sensitive information about donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and the organization’s operations. Development and implementation of these policies needs oversight and management by the board.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Reputation Government 52

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2024

Local food systems are usually small-scale, so participants in this movement should thoroughly investigate food safety regulations, tax structures, and economic incentives to support their development further. Governments, local leadership, and NGOs can all contribute to the development of a robust local food system in rural communities.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Policy Development If you are passionate about making systemic changes, a DSW degree can lead to opportunities in policy development. Community Development Community development is another rewarding path for DSW graduates. Your job might involve budgeting, program planning, and community outreach.

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Board Effect

MARCH 29, 2021

Has your board taken stock of the ramifications of nonprofit board governance mistakes? By being proactive about preventing leadership and oversight mistakes, your board can focus more heavily on best practices for good governance, so your nonprofit is healthy and sustainable over the long run.

Government 87

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2017

As a starting point the board is intended to have legal and financial responsibilities to a few key constituencies: shareholders, debt holders, creditors, employees, government and major parties with whom the business operates. And of course we help with business development introductions and with fund raising events.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 21, 2013

With full-fledged financial deleveraging occurring in the private sector, lower levels of spending and income growth at the consumer level, and government policy decisions in the balance, the appetite of business leaders to invest in growth has waned. Change your paradigm by taking an outside-in review of your operations.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even when you have good people all around on a nonprofit board, the structure of the board and committees is important to the health and sustainability of the operation. As lead board director and meeting facilitator, board chairs also work closely with governance committees on recruiting board members.

Software Review 45

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Nonprofit leadership is struggling. That’s why leadership development is so important. The problem is an old, hierarchical approach to leadership—one adopted from the for-profit sector. This top-down leadership style is based on one person controlling direct reports, but it’s no longer effective.

Leadership 88

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 15, 2019

For the vast majority of people, including the ones who do not have any investments in this industry, the developments in the field of cryptocurrency are beneficial. For centuries, people have relied on banks or some equivalent of government-backed institutions that are designed to safeguard their assets. Price Leadership.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

the opportunity to work with AEP mentors for a 10-week accelerator developing your POC. EFFICIENCY, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE – Digitizing operational activities is an opportunity to aggregate more accurate data (from customers, infrastructures and facilities) which can then be used to improve efficiency. May 15th 2019.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Underpinning this growth is good governance. In order to understand startup governance, you need to understand risk and reward. This may mean straddling the line between governance and management when necessary. To generate growth in a startup, it is almost always necessary to raise external capital to run the necessary.

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