Creating Organizational Structures that Work
The more I see companies, NGOs, associations and other organizations struggle to make sense of who’s doing what in the organization the more I become convinced that structuring is crucial. When I say...
View ArticleNGOs, Project Management & Serendipity
NGOs play an essential and integral role in the sustainability and growth of our communities and environment. They deal with a wide spectrum of topics including but not limited to orphans, elderly,...
View ArticleProject Management for NGOs: Lecture Given to PMI Lebanon Chapter
Last month I’ve given a lecture/session titled “Project Management for NGOs” to the PMI Lebanon Chapter as part of their monthly lectures. In this context, I thought of sharing it with you. So below...
View ArticleProject Management for NGOs Workshop @AUB – Oct 1 & 2
Dear Readers, I’d like to invite you to a workshop that I’m organizing and delivering as part of my work with CMCS Lebanon. Details below. Workshop Topic: Project Management for NGOs Date: Oct 1st...
View ArticleAie Serve Animation Video
Dear Friends and Readers, It is with great pride that I share with you the Animation Video for the NGO that is dearest to my heart, Aie Serve. In this context, I invite you to watch the video, check...
View Article3 Key Roles of NGO Board Members
For years now I’ve been involved in NGOs and I’m constantly being surprised with how people perceive Board Members and how Board Members themselves perceive their role. To some, a Board is a group of...
View ArticleNGO: From Charity to Social Enterprise
With the dwindling funds and grants that are available, many NGOs are struggling to survive. They are either shutting down their operations or moving into new fields that have nothing to do with their...
View ArticleIs University Life Only About Academics?
To make a long story short, the answer is: No! Absolutely not! Here’s a more elaborate answer on why its not only about academics. This topic has recently surfaced to my attention as many have asked me...
View ArticlePMI’s International Development CoP Member Spotlight – Afif Tabsh, PMP, CBAP
Dear Friends, I’m glad to share with you the below interview/article written about me and published in Project Management Institute (PMI’s) International Development Community of Practice. Link to the...
View ArticleCompilation: NGOs, Civic Engagement & Volunteerism
Building on the popularity of my previous post (Compilation: Management & Personal Development) I’m writing this follow up post containing compilation of articles/posts related to NGOs, Civic...
View ArticleNGOs 101 Series
Dear reader, Considering the sheer number of questions and consultations I get regularly about NGOs, their types, fields of work, definitions, structures, proposal writing, fundraising and the like, I...
View ArticleNGOs 101: What are NGOs?
Many times I get asked: What are NGOs? The answer is usually a bit more complex than you’d expect. But before going into my own definition, let me share with you some definitions by some renowned...
View ArticleNGOs 101: Field of Work of NGOs
Many of those I meet think that NGOs are limited to charity work and philanthropy. Yet throughout my work with NGOs, I’ve realized that they cover almost every aspect of “industries” or “field of work”...
View ArticleNGO Management Competency Model
With the proliferation of NGOs in Lebanon and around the world, there is a growing need to empower their staff and volunteers with the needed skills, knowledge and abilities (KSAs) or what is also...
View ArticleNGO Leadership & Management Competency Model
Hello my dear reader, I’ve successfully finished my Masters in Human Resources Management (MHRM) program at AUB. My focus was on Training and Development, thus I developed an NGO Leadership &...
View ArticleUnsung Hero – Youssef Aziz
It’s been quite a long time since I wrote any posts on my blog, but there are certain things that can’t be kept silent for too long. This is a message of gratitude to an unsung hero. I’d like you to...
View ArticleElected To Lead A Coalition of 30+ NGOs
Few days ago, I was elected to lead a coalition containing more than 30 NGOs and 10s of individuals working towards promoting and sustaining civil peace in Lebanon. The coalition is called “Wahdatouna...
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