The Management Center

In times like these, the best thing we can do as managers is stay steady. We know how difficult that feels right now, so we're sharing 3 ways you can bring steadiness to your work and support your team. ?? Choose your big rocks. What are the 1-3 most impactful things that only you can do this week? Read about comparative advantage: https://ow.ly/jjhF50V9EOb ?? Help your staff prioritize. What are the 1-3 pieces of their work that are most important right now? What can you drop or delay? Find a check-in template: https://ow.ly/Fb5f50V9EO8 ?? Relieve some pressure. Think about each member of your team. How do they feel most supported? Loosen a deadline, let go of perfection, offer staff time to vent, reprioritize, and remember to acknowledge what’s hard. The stakes feel impossibly high right now, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join our newsletter to get more resources for the tough road ahead: https://ow.ly/uHpE50V9EOc

Jakada Imani recently sat down with our friend Onuka Ibe at La Piana Consulting. They talked about ways we're supporting clients right now—and keeping our eyes on the prize. "We are focused on deepening our commitment to #equity and expanding our reach to support more organizations in their management practices." As we remain flexible and responsive to changing conditions, we are here for you.

TMC has new trainings available in Spanish. Level up your management skills or refer a friend. Learn how to manage for equity, sustainability, and results in Managing to Change the World. Then go deeper with Skill Builders on key topics like giving feedback and staff development. You can expect: - Fun, interactive, immediately useful content - World-class online learning guided by expert trainers - Field-tested approaches that go beyond status quo management styles Register Now (for Spanish or English): https://ow.ly/AjnB50UY26z ~~~~~~ TMC tiene nuevas capacitaciones disponibles en espa?ol. Mejore sus habilidades de gestión o refiera a un amigo. Aprenda a gestionar para la equidad, la sostenibilidad y los resultados en Gerencia para Cambiar el Mundo. A continuación, profundice con los Constructores de Habilidades en temas clave como la retroalimentación y el desarrollo del personal. Tu puede esperar: - Contenidos divertidos, interactivos y de utilidad inmediata - Aprendizaje en línea de primera clase guiado por formadores expertos - Enfoques probados en la práctica que van más allá de los estilos de gestión del statu quo Registrate ahora (para espa?ol o inglés): https://ow.ly/AjnB50UY26z

We are grateful to the National Council of Nonprofits for their leadership in this moment. Thank you for this timely, relevant information.

In times like these, we appreciate a reliable checklist—especially one from experts like Gene Takagi and our friends at Nonprofit Quarterly. No matter what your organization's facing right now, this list can help you brace for impact. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3Z4yK-z You can also find tips on staying grounded in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ejcqq3mc

Do you want to color-code the world? Do databases make you giddy? If so, we want to hear from you! The Management Center is seeking a Training Operations Coordinator. We’re looking for candidates who are highly organized, passionate about details, and want to impact social justice, public sector and educational equity movements! Apply by Dec 2nd: https://ow.ly/BXiF50U67KQ

Every community we work with and every issue we work on will be impacted by the outcomes of the 2024 Election. Things are not okay right now. You’re not alone if you’re wondering what to do or what to say. As managers, though, we need to support staff during times of crisis or uncertainty. So, whatever you’re feeling this week, here are some ways to support your team: ~ Ground yourself ~ Hold your team and hold (optional) space ~ Ask what people need and share concrete supports ~ Invest in meaningful connections, so we can prepare and move forward together Read more about managing when things are not okay: https://lnkd.in/gzecWf4z Find additional resources in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gtQxrFYP

Sitting with apprehension this week? Let’s make room for some good feels, too. ~ Who was the best manager you ever worked with? ~ What made them good at their job? ?? Let’s celebrate leaders we love and learn from! Shout-outs welcome! Or, just tell us the qualities that made them sparkle. ?

Calling all project wizards-in-training! Let’s vanquish those Gantt chart goblins and make your work less frightful. ?? Our classic Managing Projects training is for anyone working on complex or cross-team projects. You’ll leave ready to: ~ create thorough project plans ~ assign clear roles ~ get everyone aligned. Plus, the classic edition satisfies the prerequisite for our newest trainings! This 6-hour edition sunsets soon. So, grab a spot now. (But don’t worry: a new training + package will cover project essentials for 2025 and beyond.) Register Now https://ow.ly/RPtf50TRE52

Three cheers to our community for three milestones this week!!! ?? We just launched more Skill Builders! With new trainings on building a healthy culture, investing in people, and managing up (or sideways), our training lineup is now complete. ?? More than 200 managers will take our refreshed “Managing to Change the World” this week. Shout out to all the managers who are committed to deepening their practice and delivering great results for their orgs and staff! ?? It’s our birthday! TMC celebrated 18 years on Friday. Thank you all for being with us on this journey. ?? Share some TMC love in the comments. Check out our newest trainings, https://ow.ly/vsMS50TABbv