The Unfiltered Non-Profit: Leaders Share It All
In this episode of the Unfiltered Non Profit Podcast, Cherry Chan sits down with Karen Craft, CEO and Founder of CRAFTXECS and IHR Advisory Services, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits and associations today: turning strategy into action.
Karen shares the critical role of operational planning, and how change management helps organizations successfully execute their vision. Learn practical strategies for assessing team readiness, managing organizational change, avoiding burnout, and creating plans that actually drive results.
Important Timestamps:
03:26 – Karen’s background in HR, cybersecurity, and change management.
04:22 – Why project success often fails without proper change management.
06:41 – The biggest gap between strategic planning and operational execution.
07:50 – The three key drivers organizations should assess before committing to major initiatives.
10:55 – How culture, trust, and readiness for change impact organizational performance.
18:50 – Why three- and five-year strategic plans may no longer be realistic in today’s fast-changing environment.
28:28 – Karen’s practical framework: 10-year vision, 3-year milestones, and 1-year execution plans.
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