Team building

Big Self School helps leaders and teams see the unconscious patterns blocking them from their biggest impact.

We work at the intersection of three powerful methodologies: Enneagram-based leadership development, conscious leadership principles, and systemic change management. Because here's what we know—organizational dysfunction is never just about one toxic leader, one broken process, or one dysfunctional team. It's about the entire emotional system and how anxiety moves through it.

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Caroline McDowell, Marketing & Communications Manager, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits

Individuals on a nonprofit team are likely to cope and react differently to a crisis. For some, a crisis is a challenge to be conquered; they enjoy being tested, working under pressure, and the opportunity to experiment and innovate. For others, a crisis causes panic and decision paralysis; their short attention spans grow shorter and nerves are on edge. This webinar presents five strategies to equip your diverse team to weather an active or future crisis.

Telework has been a reality for many nonprofits for quite some time. But until recently, remote workers comprised a small percentage of the workforce. In today’s world, the ability to mobilize a larger remote workforce is a key part of keeping a nonprofit up and running during a crisis. This webinar offers practical tips to inspire and build trust and meaningful connections among teams that are meeting online or by phone.

Leading a Nonprofit Organization: Tips and Tools for Executive Directors and Team Leaders succinctly covers leadership styles, implementing strategic plans, and increasing employee retention. It also provides a New Executive Director Checklist, tools for team and trust building, and strategies for project management.

52 Free Development Opportunities for Nonprofit Staff is a list organized by skill type of ways nonprofit leaders can engage staff members in critical skill development areas without sending them to formal external trainings.

If you're looking for a venue to host the staff retreat, strategic planning, or other meeting for your organization, this list of retreat centers and other regional venues across North Carolina is a great place to get started.