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Rick Karges • June 23, 2025
LMA launches new Strategic Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool
( SOCAT)
The Strategic Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (SOCAT) is designed to help organizations evaluate their capacity across various functional areas. It encourages broad participation and allows for the development of context-specific indicators. SOCAT covers governance, management practices, human resources, financial resources, service delivery, external relations, and partnering, and provides space for customization. The tool includes a scoring key ranging from "Absent" (1) to "Mature" (4) to assess distinct levels of organizational capacity and performance. partnering, comprehensive view of organizational
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Assess your organizational wellness
L- Luminous/ visionary · Can see beyond the horizon with clarity. E- Empowered · Inspires others to share beliefs, values and join in the passion of the task, purpose or moment. A- Accessible · Are visible, reachable and attentive to others. D- Decisive · Makes tough, resolute decisions with confidence. E- Enthusiastic · Has a positive, motivating attitude that sets the tone for others. R- Realistic · Able to make the right and rational decisions at the right time for the right reasons. S- Strong · Maintains self-confidence and willing to do what others avoid or fear.
Today we know that the non-profit organizations (and other third sector helping organizations) are central to American society and are indeed its "most distinguishing feature"- Reference: Managing the Non-profit Organization Principals and Practices by Peter F Drucker Non-profit organizations are different from business and government but no less important and are in fact Americas largest employer Non-profit and other helping organizations are central to the quality of life in America, our values, beliefs and traditions. At Leadership Management Associates we focus on providing specialized consultation, education and advisory services to help "mission driven organizations" achieve their goals and realize positive measurable outcomes in their service to others and in continuing to carry on their "distinguished" and vital role in our society.
As St Patrick's Day approaches it often brings to mind the idea of "chance" and the meaning of Luck. The best definition I have found and believe to be true is below.... "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity" - Seneca LMA..." Help for the helping professions!" As St Patrick's Day approaches it often brings to mind the idea of "chance" and the meaning of Luck. The best definition I have found and believe to be true is below....
Leadership Management Associates, LLC (LMA) invites you and one guest to an idea exchange created especially for non-profit professionals in northeast Ohio. This networking event will cover topics specifically affecting today's non-profits including strategic planning, organizational troubleshooting, productivity and even survival. It will also consider job satisfaction starting with yourself and reaching through to your organization. Rick Karges, owner and CEO of Leadership Management Associates, will lead the discussion. LMA team members will be present to meet with small groups or individuals to provide insights based on their areas of expertise. We also want to hear your concerns and how LMA can respond to your needs. This free event will take place on Tuesday May 1st from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Cleveland Racquet Club, 29825 Chagrin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44124. A continental breakfast will be served.
For many of us, one of the most underused resources we have available in our personal "toolbox" is the ability to "live in the present moment." Choosing to live in the "present" means directing our attention to the "here and now", where we can fully appreciate our surroundings and people we are with to reflect on the feelings and emotions that particular experience brings to us. It is being "mindful" of our own unique place, time and space in a much larger universe.... Good leaders know how to embrace the "moment."