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Leadership Development vs Management Training: Which to Prioritize in 2021?

December 02, 2020

Learn how to choose the best kind of professional development for you and your organization.READ MORE

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Your Non-Profit Brand: Why It’s Important to Have a Compelling Story

November 05, 2020

Don’t let others define how you talk about yourself. And remember every time you tell others about your organization, you have an opportunity to share the positive impact of your work, entice further curiosity, and inspire action.READ MORE

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How to Get the Most out of your Strategic Planning Process

October 07, 2020

This post is practical. It will to take you through what you need to know – and what you need ask – so you are prepared for a successful strategic planning process. READ MORE

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Finding Direction During Uncertainty: In Praise of the 18-24 Month Plan

August 05, 2020

As a non-profit leader, is it still possible to conduct big-picture planning during periods of uncertainty? What is the best approach? What traps should you watch out for? READ MORE

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VIDEO: Laridae founder Jonathan Bennett joins Stu Harrison on The Think Tank

July 20, 2020

Jonathan Bennett joins Peterborough Chamber President and CEO Stu Harrison to talk about his series Not For Profits - Seven 30-minute Exercises to Kick Start Your Thinking.READ MORE

Events & Workshops

Webinar Recap: How Non-Profits can Promote a Healthy Workplace Culture During COVID-19

June 24, 2020

On June 16, 2020, we convened Jonathan Bennett, Founder and Senior Associate at Laridae, and Kalen Ingram, Lawyer at Cunningham Swan Lawyers, to answer your questions about how to promote a health workplace culture during COVID-19.READ MORE

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Podcast: “What changes will the pandemic leave behind for Peterborough’s non-profit organizations?”

June 15, 2020

Jonathan Bennett joined Bill Templeman on his weekly radio show to discuss the impact of this pandemic on Peterborough’s non-profit sector.READ MORE

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We are Trialing a Four-Day Workweek

June 11, 2020

In order to better support our staff, we have decided to try something different by testing the initial assumptions that have informed our internal policies and philosophies. We are trialing a four-day workweek for the next six-months.READ MORE

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Non-Profit Leaders: Seven 30-Minute Exercises to Kick-Start your Thinking

May 25, 2020

For those of you who are struggling to focus and get some organizational thinking started, here are seven 30-minute exercises to try.READ MORE

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Leadership through Uncertainty

April 16, 2020

Leadership through change is challenging. Hard decisions need to be made and there is no easy answer or quick fix. So, how best to think about leadership during these unstable times?READ MORE