Every new executive director wants to make their mark. Take the time, though, to make sure that the change is what is really needed at this time. Here are some radical changes that Executive Directors sometimes make, and my comments
Let’s be clear on #IL Philosophy and #ConsumerControl
This last couple of months I have been stunned by how many people have asked me to give them the actual citations that require more than 50% of the board, management and staff of a center be people with disabilities.
Changes in leadership — Succession Planning
Whether a transition is known and immediate, or totally unknown, a transition is coming. It isn’t a matter of if — it is a matter of when. The Executive Director and Board of your center need to take up this
Satellites, branches and the number of centers…
We had a recent inquiry about the difference between at “satellite” and a “branch” center. Back in 2002 the Rehabilitation Services Administration produced a policy direction around the term “Satellite” for Centers for Independent Living. The principle point of the
Do your bylaws include these fifteen important elements?
From time to time I get requests for sample bylaws or bylaws content for CILs. I don’t have any samples, mainly because there are no hard and fast national rules and the state requirements vary somewhat state to state. I
A few basics about planning
There isn’t a single way to write a strategic plan. We suggest that the CIL set goals and objectives that are measurable, and result in measurable outcomes. If you search for “outcomes” on our website at http://www.ilru.org you will find
What does your dashboard tell you?
I have a new car — new to me, anyway. It is a hybrid, so boy oh boy, did I have a lot to learn about my dashboard. And just when I thought I had it figured out my son-in-law
Business Agility – how to approach your operations in a flexible, responsive manner.
Business agility is closely related to something called “agile project management”, an approach to constantly reassess and adjust priorities and being flexible as the circumstances change, so that you maximize your desired outcomes.Think about it — we live in a
How to have an effective relationship between the Board Chair and the Executive Director
There are specific dynamics to every relationship. There are people in your life who make you bristle just by coming into the room. Others make you smile when you think of them. Some share your sense of humor and you
If “Lean” is your dream – How can you grow your center with minimal staff and funding?
We provide considerable information on how to raise money, develop fee for service projects, and partner with funders for other than Independent Living funds. The struggle is getting it done. Everyone is already busy. Who has time to plan and