Should NPOs be at the P3 table?

Despite the oft-maligned paradigm of governments entering into contract with private firms to provide services and/or build infrastructure for the public good, public-private partnerships, or P3s, continue to gain steam in Canada. Where do nonprofits fit in?

Outward Bound: Consultants bring help from the outside in

While hiring outside help may not be the most common route for the society and other organizations, it is still often considered a significant step toward achieving mission goals.

Delivering a project in stages

There are various approaches or models for the project lifecycle. This article focuses on the Staged Delivery Model and addresses some of its disadvantages.

Governance Q&A: Is it ethical for a counsellor to just “make the right choice” for their clients?

A look at what is ethical when dealing with conflicts of values and how to not be judgmental.

Let’s get fit! Improving operational performance

Nonprofit organizations can improve performance by resolving to undergo an assessment of their overall organizational performance, formulating a plan to improve areas in need of development, and taking regular action to improve in these areas.

Introduction to the project lifecycle

This article provides a description of the project lifecycle and demonstrates what a project looks like when it all comes together.

Governance Q&A: Balancing a community’s needs with your organization’s ability to deliver

A look at the values-based decision-making options available to organizations when facing new opportunities.

First aid for projects

This article looks briefly at projects in crisis and provides you with some key first aid steps to follow when trying to resuscitate them.

Governance Q&A: Conflicts of interest beyond the board and executive levels

Conflict of interest is possible and serious throughout all levels of staff. The Code of Conduct for staff, and staff training and orientation, should address it explicitly.

Issues in implementing a project management office

This article provides you with some of the common yet hard-won wisdom and lessons learned that have been gained from professionals deploying PMOs.