Archive - Jaffarian's Little Newsletter on Nonprofits & Research

December 2021

What to do when things are going well

Maybe just carry on. Or maybe not.

Dec 29, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

Organizational fear and the avoidance of reality

The knowledge that could make your life complicated

Dec 22, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

Is it research or is it just being nosy?

When the consultant is asking a ton of questions

Dec 15, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

All research has bias. Here’s why that’s no big deal.

Nothing is perfect, but a piece of research can have more bias or less bias.

Dec 8, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

November 2021

Outsiders see things that you don’t.

Invite an outside consultant to facilitate your strategic planning.

Nov 30, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

Accountability policies are not about mistrust.

There are other good reasons behind proper policies and procedures.

Nov 23, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

When to exit from promo mode.

This can be a problem for nonprofit CEOs.

Nov 16, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

Don’t treat everyone the same.

Because … people are different.

Nov 9, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

One way to find the real values of your organization.

Do they match your stated values?

Nov 2, 2021 •

Michael Jaffarian

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