Roll the Stone (of Mediocrity) Away
The Sisyphus Syndrome can cause
your normally smart organization to do some stupid things that work against its success — fundraising and otherwise.
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Bernard Ross
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Equally, don't simply screen out training in new ideas or techniques simply on a short-term, utilitarian basis. Ask yourself: Is this learning aimed at developing or defining how people can contribute to the organization's core purpose? Can people make use of it — if not now, then in the long term? Will it help us deliver on our mission?
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