Passionate, energetic and experienced office operations advisor and trainer/ I help enterprises and their people maximize their potential and successes in a well-structure environment for flow and growth.
Lorraine Arams
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What Do You Sound Like?
Do you know? Most people are surprised when they hear themselves in a recording. Often people realize they sound better than they thought. Could it be there are other parts of you which are better than you thought they were? Likely. So what? Who cares? You should. Why? The foundation to your life is you. …
Which Non-Profit Should You Give Your Money to?
Often, I’m asked: “Which non-profit should I support?” My answer: the non-profit which appeals to you and does the most good Here are some considerations: What interests you? What are you the most passionate about? What change would you like to see? Write a list. Pick 3. Which organizations serve those interests well? …
HE JUST SAID NO
Is No an Answer? Recently, an executive director responded to an email I had sent him letting him know about my services and products for non-profits. Having been an executive director for some time, I started a business to assist non-profits with their issues which includes services for executive directors. The answer: No. Nothing …
Executive Directors and Stress
Executive Directors and Stress are Friendly Foes One of the greatest enemies of Executive Directors is stress but it can be friendly. Why? Because Stress is manageable through good organization practices. If an executive director recognizes that their office systems may be working against them, then at least one area of stress is eliminated. Often, …
Does It Take Too Long to Explain the Project to an Independent Contractor?
Does the Time Taken to Work with an Independent Contractor Worth It? Many executive directors believe they must do the work that cannot be done by others in the organization. Often, executive directors simply don’t have enough staff for the workload required. The hours get very long. The stress builds. Soon, the executive director …
