The Influential Nonprofit

Part 2: Why it's hard to implement new ideas and what to do about it

Episode Notes

Key Takeaways:

• Manage the expectation of those around you. Communicate openly what you do and do not know. 
• Once you’ve evaluated your conditions, decide what your time frame is gonna be and stick to it no matter what. When the time frame is done, that’s when you can re-assess whether to continue on the project or not. 
• Commit to doing adequate research before launching a new initiative. Don’t just focus on other people’s results, learn from others, find out the story of their project and what exactly made their project work. 
•  Anytime you create something new, you have to be accountable. Set up a system of accountability, do consistent check-in meetings

“Being aware of the condition. What are some of the potential conditions that could affect what you’re doing? Come up with strategies in advance to get you through those things.”

“Be comfortable in the unknown - when we’re swimming from island A to Island B, we wanna swim as fast as we can and decrease that uncertainty. Getting comfortable being in the unknown is a super super key thing.”

“Trust the process, be patient and let things work. Trust in your idea, some things just take time.”  

“Step into the unknown and do something. The only way that things are gonna change is if you do something different. You need some faith, belief… and imperfect action.”

- Maryanne Dersch

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