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Overview
Organizational growth can be a positive force for both the individuals and communities served, provided that the organization is adequately prepared. Capacity building begins with a thorough evaluation of existing programs to ensure their excellence and alignment with desired outcomes. Scaling for growth can take various forms, such as increasing personnel to enhance productivity, expanding to new communities, or introducing new programs that align with the organization's mission.
Achieving growth requires careful consideration of the necessary skill set for the next phase. Characteristics such as a growth mindset, work integrity, passion for the mission, emotional intelligence, and specific skills should be examined. Hiring new staff or providing additional training to existing employees may be essential to prepare for growth or maintain excellence. Major transitions are hard. It is crucial to evaluate systems and technology to support expanded operations.
To assess organizational readiness for growth, seeking the expertise of a consultant or a business leader experienced in growth is often prudent. Their outsider's perspective can provide valuable insights. Involving the board in the evaluation process ensures alignment with the mission and financial capacity. Sometimes for growth the organization may need to rebrand to reflect their work more accurately. For organizations that are effective in achieving their outcomes, growth represents a genuine opportunity to make a greater impact and enhance the lives of their clients.
Leader’s Wisdom
Strategic Foundations for Organizational Growth
Before embarking on any scaling or expansion endeavors into new areas, it is imperative to ensure the proven strength of your core program(s) and the viability of the underlying concept. Similar to the gradual yet robust growth of an oak tree, the principle of "slow growth is strong growth" applies. This measured approach fosters a sturdy foundation for sustainable development. Investing in an outside consultant becomes a strategic move, bringing fresh perspectives and leveraging valuable experience to guide the organization's scaling efforts. Their insight can prove instrumental in navigating the complexities of growth and laying the groundwork for a successful and resilient expansion strategy.
Resources
Podcast
- A Ted Talk by Dan Pallotta on the way we think about charity is dead wrong. https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?language=en
Articles
- Prosper Strategies has an article on the “51 Best Nonprofit Consultants and How to Choose the One That’s Right For Your Organization.” https://prosper-strategies.com/51-best-nonprofit-consultants/?utm_campaign=Weekly%20enews&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=259902424&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Q0UHETM4S3qMTs-alzox-gZPcSoyMRMBYAksOZoaVL_mL7u25VDZrsp_tzH4XtL7C8STICeTUBrwsLmwAqg4GC5GsPQ&utm_content=259902424&utm_source=hs_email
Books
- The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner
- Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track--and Keeping It There by Les McKeown
- The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey & Jim Huling
- The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
- The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It (Part of: E-myth 5 books) by Michael E. Gerber
- First, Break All The Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently by Jim Harter, Marcus Buckingham, and Gallup Organization
- Master Your Focus: A Practical Guide to Stop Chasing the Next Thing and Focus on What Matters Until It's Done by Thibaut Meurisse
- Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm by Verne Harnish
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