360. Businesses and nonprofits need organizational efficiency to succeed with Stephanie Sloan

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Organizational efficiency through systems and processes is transformational for Nonprofits

The foundation for success in businesses and nonprofits lies within organizational efficiency. Learn more about how the impact method can bring clarity to your nonprofit.

Building a Solid Foundation

Starting a business can be a gamble, with 23 % of businesses failing in the first year and 50% failing in the first five years. One huge reason for this is a lack of a solid foundation. Setting up systems and processes and having organizational efficiency are key components of a solid business foundation.

Introducing the Impact Method for Organizational Efficiency

The Impact Method helps organizations identify any bottlenecks in their current workflows and move toward organizational efficiency. It's an acronym for Investigate, Map, Prioritize, Act, Codify, and Train.

  • Investigate: This first step involves understanding where things are not working well. It requires an honest look at existing workflows and an openness to change for organizational efficiency.

  • Map: The next step is mapping out solutions. It's crucial to look at other systems and, as technology advances, to look at the features of your systems so that you are making the most of the systems you have.

  • Prioritize: Not all problems can be solved at once. Your budget and timeframe can help determine which tasks to tackle first.

  • Act: This is a crucial step to see change. Once you have mapped out your plans, you need to put your plan in motion.

  • Codify: You must document your processes. Strong SOPs allow your organization to retain valuable knowledge when team members leave, or new ones join.

  • Train: Ensuring everyone is aware of and trained in the new processes is vital for maintaining organizational efficiency.

The Importance of Client Retention

Efficiency in processes doesn't just benefit internal operations; having strong SOPs impacts donor and client retention. These SOPs enhance customer service, ensuring that clients and donors feel valued, which is crucial for long-term success.

About Stephanie Sloan

Stephanie’s niche is helping nonprofits master organizational efficiency. Her passion is helping them thrive through strategic tech solutions and simplified and documented workflows. Organizations work with Stephanie to unlock their organization’s potential, one process at a time.

Website for Stephanie Sloan

Stephanie's EBook 6 Myths about SOPs...and why your organization can't afford to ignore them!

Access Full Epsiode and all links

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İçerik Robyn Graham, Robyn Graham - Business Growth Strategist, Business Coach for Christian Coaches, and Service Providers tarafından sağlanmıştır. Bölümler, grafikler ve podcast açıklamaları dahil tüm podcast içeriği doğrudan Robyn Graham, Robyn Graham - Business Growth Strategist, Business Coach for Christian Coaches, and Service Providers veya podcast platform ortağı tarafından yüklenir ve sağlanır. Birinin telif hakkıyla korunan çalışmanızı izniniz olmadan kullandığını düşünüyorsanız burada https://tr.player.fm/legal özetlenen süreci takip edebilirsiniz.
Organizational efficiency through systems and processes is transformational for Nonprofits

The foundation for success in businesses and nonprofits lies within organizational efficiency. Learn more about how the impact method can bring clarity to your nonprofit.

Building a Solid Foundation

Starting a business can be a gamble, with 23 % of businesses failing in the first year and 50% failing in the first five years. One huge reason for this is a lack of a solid foundation. Setting up systems and processes and having organizational efficiency are key components of a solid business foundation.

Introducing the Impact Method for Organizational Efficiency

The Impact Method helps organizations identify any bottlenecks in their current workflows and move toward organizational efficiency. It's an acronym for Investigate, Map, Prioritize, Act, Codify, and Train.

  • Investigate: This first step involves understanding where things are not working well. It requires an honest look at existing workflows and an openness to change for organizational efficiency.

  • Map: The next step is mapping out solutions. It's crucial to look at other systems and, as technology advances, to look at the features of your systems so that you are making the most of the systems you have.

  • Prioritize: Not all problems can be solved at once. Your budget and timeframe can help determine which tasks to tackle first.

  • Act: This is a crucial step to see change. Once you have mapped out your plans, you need to put your plan in motion.

  • Codify: You must document your processes. Strong SOPs allow your organization to retain valuable knowledge when team members leave, or new ones join.

  • Train: Ensuring everyone is aware of and trained in the new processes is vital for maintaining organizational efficiency.

The Importance of Client Retention

Efficiency in processes doesn't just benefit internal operations; having strong SOPs impacts donor and client retention. These SOPs enhance customer service, ensuring that clients and donors feel valued, which is crucial for long-term success.

About Stephanie Sloan

Stephanie’s niche is helping nonprofits master organizational efficiency. Her passion is helping them thrive through strategic tech solutions and simplified and documented workflows. Organizations work with Stephanie to unlock their organization’s potential, one process at a time.

Website for Stephanie Sloan

Stephanie's EBook 6 Myths about SOPs...and why your organization can't afford to ignore them!

Access Full Epsiode and all links

  continue reading

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