Executive Directors (EDs) and non-profit leaders in the North America are facing a “polycrisis” characterized by intense financial instability, severe workforce burnout, and rapid political and regulatory changes. For some, this looks like operating on thin margins or facing deficits due to rising costs and declining, unpredictable funding. For others it looks like not being able to strategize because the boundaries or targets keep changing. Caught in the middle are staff trying to keep up with the ever-growing workload.
While much of this pressure is rooted externally, there are a few things leaders can do to support their organization to navigate these pressures. This worksheet will help you identify key areas for consideration or focus to help shift you from reactive leadership to strategic leadership.