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Accelerating Strategy and Execution Through Board Leadership
The way the Board focuses on strategy, keeps it alive and their openness to its adjustment are key to creating momentum and supporting an organisation’s agility.

Dr Estelle McDonald
May 142 min read
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Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times
This article summarises what aspects of strategic planning are still relevant in uncertain and rapidly changing times and what might need to change.

Dr Estelle McDonald
Apr 241 min read
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The Not for Profit Growth Octopus
A common issue I see in not for profit organisations seeking growth is what I call the Octopus effect. Like a wily, clever octopus...

Dr Estelle McDonald
Mar 141 min read
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What if We Approached Externally Driven Changes and Reforms as an Opportunity for Innovation and Better Client Outcomes?
Six steps for turning externally driven changes to your organisation into opportunities for better outcomes

Dr Estelle McDonald
Feb 35 min read
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Pre-Strategic Planning Checklist
A quick guide to the questions to ask before you begin your strategic planning

Dr Estelle McDonald
Jan 232 min read
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Five Elements for Successful Strategy Execution in Nonprofit Organisations
A description of the five elements of successful strategy execution in nonprofit organisations

Dr Estelle McDonald
Jan 105 min read
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Fast tracking strategic progress in 2025
Starting the year with a focus on progress against goals fast tracks strategic progress for the year ahead

Dr Estelle McDonald
Jan 81 min read
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