Caroline O'Connell Communications.David La Piana is the author of PLAY TO WIN: The Nonprofit Guide to Competitive Strategy released in February 2005 by Caroline O'Connell Communications. PLAY TO WIN is intended to strengthen nonprofit organizational effectiveness Organizational effectiveness is the concept of how effective an organization is in achieving the outcomes the organization intends to produce. The idea of organizational effectiveness is especially important for non-profit organizations as most people who donate money to non-profit by helping leaders make better use of competitive strategy. It makes the case that being a more effective competitor will enhance your nonprofit's chances for both programmatic pro·gram·mat·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having a program. 2. Following an overall plan or schedule: a step-by-step, programmatic approach to problem solving. 3. and financial success, and it provides practical tools for assessing your nonprofit's position in the market and then developing competitive strategies that can improve your market position. Also provided are suggestions for specific competitive strategies for gaining customers, third-party payers, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and media and public awareness, as well as observations on future competitive trends. PLAY TO WIN addresses why and when to compete with others in your market and how to do so both effectively and ethically. La Piana is President and Founder of La Piana Associates, Inc., a nationwide consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a specializing in strategic solutions for nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. and foundations. Pricing: $32.00 (available at www.amazon.com) Caroline O'Connell Communications 818-506-1775 |
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