Sparking Inspiration
Sparking Inspiration is a curated monthly(ish) newsletter for leaders of small, mission-driven organizations who are ready to work smarter.
Each edition will deliver:
- Practical tools and frameworks to improve operations, IT strategy, and privacy practices
- Insights from the field — what’s working (and what’s not) in real organizations
- Early access to offers, workshops, and resources
- Sneak peeks from my upcoming book, Reset the System
- Occasional reflections on the entrepreneurial journey — the real stuff, not just the highlight reel
Whether you're scaling a team, rethinking your systems, or just trying to find a better way to work — this newsletter is designed to spark ideas and offer actionable support.
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5 Essentials for a “digital transformation”
Past articles:
5 steps to get ready for for data-driven decision making with AI
Strategic leaders are guided by data.
Traditionally, decisions were made based on personal interactions, customer anecdotes or surveys. This data was shared in meetings and (sometimes) recorded to help inform the next steps to take on a project or partnership. This was all that was really needed – leaders shared what they’ve heard with their teams and actions would follow.
But business has become more complex. Departments can no longer work effectively in silos and quick decisions often make the difference between success and a missed opportunity.
Strategic leaders are now turning to AI for help.
Why Business Leaders Must Lay the Groundwork Before Leveraging AI
AI is everywhere. Every social media post, every podcast, every strategic plan—it’s the same message: AI is the future, and those not using it are falling behind.
Is your organization's technology working for you—or against you?
In the quest for growth and efficiency, many organizations unknowingly create a maze of disconnected systems. What starts as helpful additions can gradually morph into a tangled web of mismatched tools and processes—a patchwork of IT systems that slows teams down, frustrates staff, and spreads inefficiency across the organization.
How do you know if your organization is at risk? Here are some common symptoms.
Our approach: Operations Assessments
If you are looking to find efficiencies, leverage technology and/or modernize your team’s work, an operations assessment may be a great place to start.
Our Approach: Strategic Planning
We believe strategic plans need to fit your organization. They should be accessible, realistic and serve as your North Star. Your plan should be used to help guide:
Individual and team goal setting
Performance measurement
Celebrating success
Every activity should link back to your plan – otherwise, why are you doing it?
Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Strengthen Your Organization’s Foundation
Moments of uncertainty are an incredible opportunity for growth.
Rather than reacting out of fear or haste, leaders can use this time to assess where things are working well—and where they could be stronger.
Here are three key areas where your organization can start today.
3 Signs Your Strategy and Operations Aren’t Aligned
Does your organization feel like it’s constantly running in circles, even though you have a clear strategy and good people in place? Here are 3 signs your strategy and operations might not be aligned—and how to fix it.
Working with third parties
Five questions to ask third party service providers, to help manage privacy and security risks.
Privacy doesn’t have to be overwhelming: 5 simple actions to strengthen your privacy program
5 simple actions you can take today to lower risk and improve your organization’s privacy position.
Objective Setting
Use this checklist to help set objectives, alone or with your team, that are achievable, realistic and help contribute to your organization’s overall strategy.
Our Philosophy
What do we mean when we talk about ‘strengthening your foundation’?