Sadly, and all too commonly, many associations appear to suffer from the equivalent of attention deficit disorder. If you know someone with ADD, you know what happens when s/he exerts energy in the absence of focus, goals and vision. Many associations are like this as well. They suffer from Organizational-ADD. It all starts with the executive brain—the association’s leadership. This includes volunteer leaders—advisors, board, committee chairs, committee members—and staff. What is required … [Read more...]
Does Your Association Need Ritalin For Organizational ADD?
A student said to Zen Master Ichu, "Please write something of great wisdom for me." Master Ichu picked up a brush and wrote one word: "Attention!" The student said, "Is that all?" The master wrote, "Attention. Attention." The student became irritable. "That doesn't seem profound or subtle to me." In response Master Ichu wrote, "Attention. Attention. Attention." In frustration the student demanded, "What does this word attention mean?" Zen Master Ichu replied, "Attention means attention." (From … [Read more...]
