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How Board Hubris Can Lead to Unrealistic Organizational Goals

A respected Boston-area consultant, Ari Betof, Ed.D., is experienced in team-building and the development of sustainable organizational leadership in the educational and nonprofit sectors. In his Medium article, “The Seduction of False Optimism,” Dr. Ari Betof lays out the ways in which the power of positive organizational thinking can also lead to fundamental misunderstandings ofContinue reading “How Board Hubris Can Lead to Unrealistic Organizational Goals”

Blinded by Resolve – An Obstacle to Organizational Planning

Based in Boston, Ari Betof, Ed.D., is a results-driven consultant who helps nonprofit leaders to align their mission and resources in ways that create dynamic organizations. In a recent Medium article, “The Seduction of False Optimism,” Dr. Ari Betof began by emphasizing the valuable service that optimism provides as a counter to challenging and oftenContinue reading “Blinded by Resolve – An Obstacle to Organizational Planning”

Trends and Advice for Cultivating Healthy Independent Schools

Dr. Ari Betof is the president and founder of Organizational Sustainability Consulting, a firm that coaches and advises senior leaders and trustees of independent schools, small colleges, and other organizations in the nonprofit sectors. He recently shared his perspective on trends and advice for independent school financial sustainability from the National Association of Independent SchoolsContinue reading “Trends and Advice for Cultivating Healthy Independent Schools”

Ari Betof Takes onThe Seduction of False Optimism

Dr. Ari Betof has drawn the attention of leaders across the for-profit and nonprofit sectors for his fresh perspectives since founding Organizational Sustainability Consulting in 2018. His consulting work involves coaching senior leaders in various aspects of institutional effectiveness including: leadership and board relations, organizational savvy, team dynamics, conflict management, financial sustainability, and program assessment.Continue reading “Ari Betof Takes onThe Seduction of False Optimism”