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Leading change well requires the right frameworks at the right time. These guides and assessments distil 25+ years of change management consulting into practical tools you can start using today. Each resource is free — just enter your email and it is delivered to your inbox instantly.
Used by leaders across nonprofits, associations, and corporations in more than 25 countries.
THE SEASONS OF GROWTH FRAMEWORK
Leading Like a Gardener
A practical guide to the RCA Seasons of Growth™ framework for change leaders.
Nonprofit executive directors, association CEOs, and corporate leaders who are responsible for guiding their organisations through planned change — and want a more intuitive, human framework than traditional change management models.
In this guide you will discover:
- The three seasons of organisational change — Prepare, Cultivate, and Harvest — and what each one demands of you as a leader
- Why most change initiatives fail in the Cultivate season, and what to do about it
- How to read your organisation’s current season and lead accordingly
- Practical questions to ask yourself and your team at each stage
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LEADING CHANGE
5 Critical Mistakes
The most common reasons change initiatives fail — and what to do instead.
Leaders at any level who are currently leading, planning, or recovering from a change initiative. If you have ever had a change effort stall, face unexpected resistance, or simply not deliver the results you hoped for — this guide will show you why, and what to do differently.
In this guide you will learn:
- The 5 mistakes that derail the majority of change initiatives — drawn from 25+ years of consulting across 250+ client organisations
- Why the most common mistakes are also the most avoidable — with the right preparation
- What to do instead at each stage of your change effort
- How to recognise the warning signs before a mistake becomes a crisis
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LEADING THROUGH SUDDEN GROWTH
Making the Most of a Windfall: A Leader’s Guide
What to do when unexpected funding arrives — before the moment passes.
Nonprofit executive directors, development directors, and board leaders who have received — or are anticipating — a significant unexpected gift, grant, or bequest. Equally valuable for leaders preparing their organisations to be ready when opportunity arrives.
This guide covers:
- The 5 most important things to do in the first 90 days after receiving a transformational gift
- Why windfalls fail — the organisational readiness traps that cause well-resourced nonprofits to stumble
- How to engage your board, staff, and community stakeholders in a way that builds long-term trust
- A practical readiness framework for leaders who want to be prepared before the windfall arrives
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What Leaders Say
“The RCA Seasons of Growth framework completely changed how I talked about the change process with my board. I finally had language that made sense to my stakeholders.”
Executive Director, Regional Association
“I shared the 5 Critical Mistakes document with my leadership team. We immediately identified several risks in our planned approach to a major initiative. These practical insights transformed our approach for the better.”
Managing Director, Financial Services Company