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money, money, money....

15/4/2020

 
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(with apologies to ABBA)

The next blog along the theme of "What has Covid-19 ever done for me?" focuses on money.

The pandemic has put an incredible strain on 99% of charities. On a daily basis charities are going to the wall or furloughing staff. Predictions for fundraising income by Third Sector magazine suggest a dramatic drop of 48%. And, still no formal help from the government as yet.
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what are you doing to survive?

I have seen great examples of rapid and creative adjustment to service delivery. We have seen an explosion of offers of short-term volunteering for the NHS. Is there an opportunity for your charity to reach out to skilled and talented people on furlough to develop a virtual community fundraising event?   

I was talking to a client who has offered just that to a small local charity who feels she has been ignored. How can you keep your organisation open to left field ideas while dealing with the operational crises? 
Is there a section in your website that encourages people to use their talents during the pandemic to raise funds for you?  Or other digital platforms to harness to time and skills currently available.

I saw photos of a couple out for their daily walk dressed as Micky and Minnie Mouse.  You never know, with some encouragement and coordination, a fancy dress walk event could be just your thing.

And whatever you try could become the new normal.

Stay safe

Why not enjoy a little singalong? ​​

home working and COVID 19

8/4/2020

 
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I was reading an “i” newspaper on Saturday. One of the guest columnists wrote an article entitled “Seize this chance to create a greener world”.

One of the points he made was “... the pandemic may show that offices are an outdated way to organise work.”

I hope this prompts you to think about what office requirements you might need in the future. It appears that growth will no longer mean bricks and mortar.

I facilitate regular conversations with charity managers about time pressures. Almost to a woman they tell me the few times they get to work at home their productivity soars. Therefore, all things being equal the current lockdown will see a surge in productivity (home schooling issues to one side)!

The trend to home working, or remote working has been gaining popularity and the pandemic is forcing it into the mainstream. In three
months, it will be the norm for many.​

remote working: the implications

  • How will you measure productivity? Previously, if it was measured at all, it was often through time attended at meetings or offices.
  • What roles and functions do you need to be office based? And do they need to be there all the time?
  • What impact could this have on your recruitment? If a role needs someone to be in the office one day per week could the best candidate live in Glasgow and have an office base in Birmingham? Could this lead to a wider pool of candidates, higher calibre recruitments and greater diversity?
  • If you need only a proportion of your current office space what opportunities does that give you? Could you relocate or reconfigure the office to be a more effective?
  • Will another organisation be thinking along the same lines as you? Could you share facilities?

And before we get carried away; what would you want to put in place to facilitate the much needed social interaction that we need to help work be enjoyable and facilitate cross fertilisation of ideas?

Will this be the time to introduce the office huddle? Can the spare office space be reimagined as a social/informal networking area?

It's certainly food for thought.

What has COVID 19 ever done for my organisation?

1/4/2020

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(With apologies to the great Monty Python)

​There is a common theme to the messages of support and advice to managers as they grapple with the
unprecedented challenge that faces them, their team and possibly their organisation.

As the
Queen said in her recent message to the nation, "We need to come together (except that we can’t)."

Let me offer a slightly off-kilter approach. As well as getting used to shiny new toys -  like Zoom to support people remotely - I think we should also consider moving back from technology.

How about writing and posting a letter or a card to members of your team highlighting their strengths and how you value them?

How about sending a card or a modest gift to your team members families expressing hope they stay well?

How about picking up the phone at the end of the day just to wish your team members well (just as you would wish them a safe journey as they leave the office)?

Whilst working remotely some of your team, well all really, will be missing the small human touches that help make working with you so special.

Stay safe.

In the meantime (as we all are using technology to spread a smile) here's something to brighten your day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc7HmhrgTuQ
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