Suzanne Bakker, Author at Changing Tides

My video tips for hard conversations, hard decisions and healthy boundaries

by Suzanne Bakker | Jul 28, 2023 | Nonprofit management

Sometimes a simple question is all it takes. And sometimes hearing that, instead of reading it, is so much more powerful. So I have collected some key questions for you to help you prepare for hard conversations and hard decisions. And to set healthy boundaries...

Fulfillment at work

by Suzanne Bakker | Jul 23, 2023 | Practical Labour Law & HR

One of the most powerful TED videos I ever saw is the one where Daniel Pink explains what motivates people at work. He highlights three main elements: autonomy, mastery and purpose, that together ensure people’s fulfillment at work. Purpose In nonprofits, purpose is...

Setting healthy boundaries

by Suzanne Bakker | Jul 14, 2023 | Practical Labour Law & HR

One of the things that most nonprofit leaders and team members find hard is setting healthy boundaries and sticking with them. In a way, it’s part of taking hard decisions. What are hard decisions? Hard decisions are for instance decisions to say no to toxic mantras...

Planners

by Suzanne Bakker | Jul 9, 2023 | Nonprofit management

This is for all my nonprofit leaders, executive directors, managers and founders: my printed planners. I want to guide you through 14 key topics to help you get a grip on your nonprofit core work, your system, your team and your financial situation. I want to be at...

Behind every hard conversation is a hard decision

by Suzanne Bakker | Jul 7, 2023 | Nonprofit management

Nonprofit leaders face the same challenges as leaders in any other sector. Having hard conversations is one of them. And behind every hard conversation is a hard decision. Sometimes a team member isn’t performing the way they should. A vendor delivers services or...