NPM700 Chapter 8: Executive Mgmt and Strat Planning - Ch 4 and 8 Final
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Learn about the role of the executive director (ed) Identify the unique challenges associated with this position. The value of strategic planning in the non-profit context (debate #1) At the most basic level, the ed is the most senior position in a non- profit organization. Can be volunteer or paid, full-time or part-time. Ultimately, they hold the managerial authority in the organization. Often seen as one of the most demanding and complicated jobs someone could hold. The reason is they"re sandwiched between internal and external competing demands and are often isolated. Management focuses on the operational activities internal to an organization. Leadership is more diffuse (less task oriented) and focuses on transformational change by inspiring people to strive toward the vision and achieve high levels of performance. Eds should be both leaders and managers. Eds rarely possess all the competencies and arguably, they"re.
