The Management Center

Things feel precarious right now. As managers in social change and education, our loads seem to get heavier every day.?You’re not alone in your overwhelm. And you don’t need to be alone in dealing with it. We are offering a limited-time training, Managing Through Uncertainty, to help you navigate this moment. Join us for a 90-minute training that will help you: ?? Set priorities to help you achieve your goals (even if they’re changing) ??? Communicate with clarity, even through uncertainty ???? Support real sustainability so that your team can get great results without sacrificing their well-being Learn more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/gVHTwTGV

The American Library Association considers our book essential reading for library leaders. We consider that the highest compliment! ?? Book Review: https://ow.ly/koaH50VkiJB We know civic leaders, educators, and NGOs face a rapidly changing landscape—with new challenges emerging every day. We wrote this book to share field-tested tools and approaches that help managers meet moments like this. ?? Join our newsletter for timely resources and advice from authors Monna W., Jakada Imani, and Bex Ahuja: https://ow.ly/1uZe50VkiJy ?? Read Management in a Changing World: https://ow.ly/JmkI50VkiJz

Thank you to our friends over at vChief for sharing TMC’s “Tips for Running an Effective Rapid Response Team” in their recent article: 6 Change Management Strategies for Resilient Organizations. Beth Jacobs compiled a solid list of ways leaders can prepare for disruption, build resilience, strengthen decision-making, and embrace adaptability. Read the vChief article: https://lnkd.in/eYKdgUM9 Find TMC’s tips for effective rapid response: https://lnkd.in/eFqN6mF5

Project management in social change organizations isn't just about timelines and workflows; it's about people. Project managers are choreographers. If you bring people together to move work forward—or if you’ve ever felt burnt out by power dynamics, limited by budgets, or pressed for time—we have project management resources for you! ? Check out our Manage Successful Projects package: https://ow.ly/bKaE50Vg3GR ? Register for our Planning Projects skill builder a la carte: https://ow.ly/6lyZ50Vg3GO (note: this course has a prereq) ? Or browse our most popular tools: https://ow.ly/MgkO50Vg3GQ

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