The results are in—thanks to the hard work of the 30+ participants at my presentation. This table summarizes the conclusions of 5 small groups asked to consider 6 organizational characteristics for organizations they had limited experience with or knowledge about. The six characteristics were:
1. What category of organization are you discussing? [CATEGORY]
2. Name of the specific organization chosen by your discussion group: [NAME]
3. What are the sources of power for this organization? [POWERS]
4. What values/beliefs style fits this organization? [VALUES/BELIEFS]
5. What is the “shadow” value/belief style to this organization? [SHADOW]
6. What should you definitely NOT do or say when consulting with this organization? [NOT DO/SAY]
| CATEGORY |
Foundation
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Venture Capatilists
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Advocacy
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Education
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Car
Manufacturing |
| NAME | Bill and Melinda Gates | Vulcan | Mothers Against
Drunk Driving |
Seattle School Board | Cadillac/ GM |
| POWERS | Money, Board/Volunteers Founders, Govt/IRS Social & Cultural Needs Media |
Risk Taking/ Thrill
Seekers Ego, Greed |
Personal Story
Passion/Emotion Morality |
Constituency
Voters, Parents, Students, Teachers |
Status-Image
$ Wealth Stockholders/Ceo Management/Govt Marketshare |
| VALUES/BELIEF | Intuitive & Feeling | Introverted &
Extroverted Judging, Thinking, Intuitive |
Feeling & Thinking
Drive Action |
Introverted, Sensing,
Thinking, Perceiving |
Introverted, Sensing,
Thinking, Judging |
| SHADOW | Ego, Flaunting, Benefits,
Microsoft |
Perceiving
Introverted |
Introverted | Left Judging Out | Collaborative decision
making lack of attention to environment, gas guzzlers inflexibility lack of vision |
| NOT DO/SAY | "Microsoft is a monopoly."
"Cause is not working." |
"We need to get organized."
"Don't take so many risks." "How do you feel about …" |
"I need a drink." | Each individual is
responsibile to constituency |
"Let's all share our feelings."
"Go to Toyota for Inspiration." |
You’re Invited to Attend the February 24th 2003
Pacific Northwest Organizational Development Network
Member Meeting. Topic:
CONSULTING WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: WHAT'S THE BIG DIFFERENCE?
Presenter: John Perkins, Ph.D.
Description: When you hear "nonprofit organization," do you think "no money"? What about universities, foundations, hospitals and professional member associations? When you remember that Harvard, the Gates Foundation, Group Health Cooperative and the Organization Development Network are some of the 8 million nonprofit organizations in the country, you see that poverty is not a defining characteristic.
But, nonprofit organizations are not the same as their for-profit counterparts. They differ in their:
* sources of legal powers
* organizational missions and purposes
* staff motivation, and
* decision-making structures and procedures.
Organizations from every sector are partnering in innovative ways. As consultants, we are sometimes called in to help. We can benefit from having an understanding of how each sector differs from the others. In this interactive workshop, come compare and contrast how each sector functions and what the differences between the sectors imply about the practice of consulting.
Clients with whom Perkins has worked include the University of Washington, Washington State School Director's Association, the Tobacco Prevention Resource Center, the Washington State Department of Health, the Tobacco Free Washington Coalition, the Madison Market Natural Foods Grocery Store and King County Community Organizing Program. His presentations about his innovations have been well received at the annual Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference organized by the University of Washington Continuing Legal Education Department, the King County Bar Association and the National Conference for Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution.
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DATE: |
Monday, February 24, 2003 |
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TIME: |
6:00 pm - Connections, Conversations & Light Refreshments |
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6:30 pm - Convene and Program |
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LOCATION: |
The Community Center at Mercer View (directions below) |
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COST: |
$5 Members, $10 Guests |
RSVP wanted. Please send RSVP email to mailto:info@pnodn.org with attendance, pay at the door.
For more information about PNODN, visit
http://www.pnodn.org>www.pnodn.org/
Directions to the Community Center at Mercer View:
8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040, (206) 236-3545
The Center is straightforward to reach, on the North side and about four blocks from I-90 on Mercer Island. Look for the green Community Center directional signs.
From Seattle, I-90 (Eastbound):
Take exit #7 (77th Ave. SE). Turn left across the freeway. At stop sign, turn right onto North Mercer Way. Go one long block to the stop light. Go straight through the stop light. Turn left onto 81st Ave SE. Go one block. Turn right onto SE 24th St. The Community Center is two blocks on your left next to Luther Burbank Park.
Note: Bonus for Seattle drivers---The Express Lanes are open Eastbound---even for individual drivers---if you exit on Mercer Island.
From Bellevue, I-90 (Westbound):
Take exit #7 (Island Crest Way), Continue straight ahead through the stop light. Turn right on 81st Ave SE. Go one block. Turn right onto SE 24th St. The Community Center is two blocks on your left.
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