Strategic thinking for nonprofits with Michael Butera

In episode 115 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Michael Butera dive into the challenges and opportunities facing associations as they adapt to 21st-century realities.

They talk about:

• The difference between strategic thinking and strategic planning

• Why acting like a three year old can be good for you (ask why five times in a row)

• How adaptability will be a key differentiator as to which organizations continue to grow and thrive.

Episode Highlights:

[00:10:05] Strategic Thinking vs. Strategic Planning

[00:15:18] VUCA vs. BANI Frameworks

[00:20:58] The Role of Membership in Associations

[00:24:30] Governance Challenges

[00:28:06] Foresight and Observational Practices

[00:36:47] Adapting to Change

[00:45:57] Building Sustainable Cultures

Guest Bio:
Michael Butera is a keynote speaker featuring Strategic Thinking, Innovate or Stagnate: Adapting 20th Century Traditions to 21st-Century Realities. Practice areas include governance, restructuring, strategic facilitation, foresight, and coaching. He is an expert partner at the Rogue Tulip Consultants, a Toastmasters, and a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Speaking Coach and Mentor.

Important Links and Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelabutera/

Association ActiVision, LLC

https://www.michaelbuteraspeaks.com/

ASAE Drivers of Change: https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/asae-foresightworks

The Heath Brothers (Author of Switch and other books) https://heathbrothers.com/

SCARF model: https://www.bitesizelearning.co.uk/resources/scarf-model-david-rock-explained#:~:text=The%20SCARF%20model%2C%20introduced%20by,take%20steps%20to%20mitigate%20these.

BANI: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeroenkraaijenbrink/2022/06/22/what-bani-really-means-and-how-it-corrects-your-world-view/

VUCA: https://executiveacademy.at/en/news/detail/bani-vs-vuca-how-leadership-works-in-the-world-of-tomorrow/

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