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Decision Framework (brief)

Decision Framework: Our mission to clarity through integrity to accountability.   Download the PDF… DecisionFramework(brief)

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New Global Strategy of Collaboration

The Challenge: After a long history of great success the organization, a subsidiary of a much larger nonprofit, expanded rapidly, beyond the US without a widely understood strategy or a consensus as to the value and obligations throughout the organization.

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Building Commitment to New Mission, Governance and Accountability

The Challenge: The organization, still a major force in its sector, had experienced more than 20 years of membership decline.  Its mission, powerful with baby boomers, did not connect with Generation X & Y.  Multiple boards were at odds with

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New Governance, New Comity, New Commitment to Markets

The Challenge: After years of division the CEO was on his way out.  Half of the staff was gone and the other half felt threatened. Governance/management distinctions had broken down as board members forced long postponed decisions on management and

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Firing the CEO: Inflict Only Wounds That Heal

From “The Spark,” August 2015, a publication of BoardSource (www.BoardSource.org) By Pat Nichols, President, Transition Leadership International from “The Spark,” August 2015, a publication of BoardSource (www.BoardSource.org). “When a nonprofit board faces the painful decision to part ways with its

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Restoring Goodwill, Discipline And Direction

The Challenge: This large local nonprofit in an urban/suburban community had become estranged from the funder of one major program, a local government. It was not prepared for an imminent federal evaluation of its other major program. A state program

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Chronicle of Philanthropy Article

Chronicle of Philanthropy Article *Requires subscription…  

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Washington Business Journal Article

Washington Business Journal Article Bob Corlett, Contributing Writer for Washington Business Journal writes about how Pat Nichols Transition Leadership is leading organizations through profound change.      

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Interview with Jake Jacobs

An interview with Jake Jacobs who specializes in helping large organizations achieve fast and lasting change (www.windsofchangegroup.com)

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