Monthly Archives: February 2012

Habit Number 1: Do a Good Job

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Mike Palmer

Doing good work is a business virtue. Settling for mediocrity, when the available time and resources allow better work, is a vice. The ethical organization seeks to develop a culture in which excellence is standard operating procedure in all aspects of the organization’s life. Continue reading →

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Use Training Seatbelts to Prevent Harassment

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mike Palmer

Passing a policy against harassment without communicating it effectively is like installing seatbelts without ever buckling up. To avoid the sizable costs of harassment, organizations must practice prevention with training, monitoring, reporting, and enforcement. Continue reading →

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Fiduciary Judgments in Non-profits

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Mike Palmer

Was the Komen Foundation’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood consistent with or in violation of the board’s fiduciary duty? How should we analyze such matters? This is part one or a two-part post on the topic. Continue reading →

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