Open Debate, Not Politeness, Is What Drives Nonprofit Innovation

Everybody in the nonprofit world talks these days about innovation, but not about what drives change: open debate and critical thinking. Fortunately, a small but growing cadre of critical thinkers is trying to change things by starting to ask tough questions and demanding honest answers from grant makers, their peers and their constituents. But what questions should we grapple with as we confront tough issues?

Here are some to consider before racing to pronounce the “next big new important thing.”