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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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The organization may still be boxed into a structure that’s been the same for 20 years or more. How do you know that your organizational structure might need retooling? Each of these issues could signal that a more streamlined organizational structure is needed. It’s a structure that preserves accountability.

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Is your organization creating bad leaders?

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Bad organization design is not just a structural flaw; it is a leadership hazard. The Trap of Misaligned Structures When an organizations structure does not align with its strategy, leaders are forced to work against the grain. As a result, the company fell behind competitors who had better-aligned structures.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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The Transformation of 340B Health – Building Momentum for Innovation Background 

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Align Governance with Market Realities Traditional board structures may not be flexible enough to support fast-moving initiatives. Encourage Innovation at All Levels Leadership should empower staff and members to think creatively about engagement and advocacy.

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6 Tips for Successful AMS Onboarding for New Staff

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Assign a Mentor or Buddy Assign an experienced staff member as a mentor or buddy to the newcomer. A mentor can help the new staff member navigate the way your organization uses the system. A well-structured onboarding process is instrumental in setting the stage for a new staff member’s success with your AMS.

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What could equitable investment in Black nonprofit leaders look like? 

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Therefore, instead of making a significant financial investment in Black-led organizations, funders encourage Black leaders to participate in mentoring and/or leadership development programs. Give multiyear unrestricted support: Engage in trust-based philanthropy and provide organizations with operational support.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Focus on Mentoring Sue is a relationship builder. Mentoring is something I am passionate about,” Sue advised. Associations need to move away from bureaucratic, operational structures. The mentoring process, whether it’s formal or informal, cultivates the friendships and the connections that are a joy in life.

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