By Maria Turnbull, Associate Executive Director (on maternity leave)
**First in a series relating to a recent “experiment” in succession planning
At Vantage Point, we love a good experiment. Recently, that sprit has led to some new adventures – and lessons learned – in the areas of leadership development, team building and succession planning.
By Aaron Sanderson, Next Leaders Network Leadership Team
Most of us agree the health and wellness of our not-for-profit organizations is inextricably tied to our quality of life. Our not-for-profits bring us together in spirit, education, artistic expression, health and wellness, sport and advocacy. The collective efforts of these groups, and their supporters, truly make Vancouver a world-class city.
By Karen Coulson (KC), Director Advanced Learning
KC has recently joined Vantage Point on a part-time basis to steward our Advanced Learning Opportunities
When I began my contract with Vantage Point I knew part of my role would be to coordinate and manage our advanced learning portfolio. I never expected to learn and be inspired right along with all of the participants!
By Lynda Gerty, Director of [we don't know yet!*]
Leave of absence. Professional development.
Do those two words sound the same to you? Or are they polar opposites?
Luckily for me, at Vantage Point we believe the former.
Last fall, I was presented with an opportunity to lead a national campaign for a few months. I wasn’t looking for something new. I was in the middle of a few important projects at Vantage Point. And yet, here was this incredible opportunity.
By Colleen Kelly, Executive Director
"The Talent Will Take You There."
Vantage Point developed this new tagline during 2011. After years of struggling with the “V-word”*, its traditional definition and many unsuccessful attempts to redefine it, we believe the word “talent” is bang-on.
By Annastasia Palubiski, Director Communications and People Engagement
The only thing I like about mid-February is that the gym is quiet again. This is when people quit their New Year’s resolutions. Last week, as I collapse on the gym mat after a particularly long and grueling workout with my trainer, I say to her (insert cheeky tone of voice): “I’ve made it to the gym 8 times this month, upped all of my weights since last time, and I’m doing push-ups on my toes. Since I’ve successfully reached my goal, can I stop working out now?”
By Maria Turnbull, Associate Executive Director
By Annastasia Palubiski, Director, Advanced Learning
Pop Quiz.
The greatest value to a not-for-profit from partnering with business is:
a. The money
b. I don't know - I don't do partnerships
c. Good catering and nice meeting rooms
d. The scale of impact
By Colleen Kelly, Executive Director
We are very excited Canada's Governor General is focusing on community engagement!
We have worked with volunteers, and in the field of volunteer leadership for years. So we have huge belief in the concept, and agree volunteering is part of being Canadian. Like the Governor General, we see the way people want to be engaged in their communities is changing – and a new definition of volunteering is required. How wonderful to see a public figure insist on this so passionately.
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