Fostering Critical Response to Complex Experience (downloadable pdf) from the Artful Manager by Andrew Taylor on ArtsJournal. Preview: In brief (a two-sided PDF describing the protocol is available for the details), the facilitator welcomes the group and introduces the process, explaining that ”we… Read more ›

Sample Employee Unauthorized Absence Warning Letter (downloadable pdf) from Canada’s HR Council. Preview: Dear Ms. Brown:  Re: Written Warning  On [insert date], you failed to report for your scheduled shift at 9 a.m. You did not notify your manager of your… Read more ›

Training Evaluation Survey (downloadable pdf) from the Canadian HR Council. Especially if you’re just instituting a training program, make sure to ask your employees to evaluate how it went. These are sample questions to get you started. Preview: Please describe your feelings… Read more ›

Theatre Safety Manual (downloadable pdf) or Theater Safety Manual (direct link)from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. A comprehensive guide to student, employee, and technician safety that you could customize for your own shop. Preview: Safety Policy It shall be the… Read more ›

Sample Employee Engagement Survey (downloadable pdf) from the Canadian HR Council. Want to know how likely you are to retain your staff? This quick 10 question survey could help you measure how much buy-in your organization has. Preview: Employee Engagement Survey… Read more ›

Managing A Leadership Transition (downloadable pdf) from Executive Transitions. A check list of key interventions for transition consultants and interim Executive Directors. Preview: This checklist is meant as a guide for the strategies of Interim Executive Directors and Transition Consultants who are working with… Read more ›

Transition Committee Duties & Responsibilities (downloadable pdf) from Executive Transitions, provided by HR Council of Canada. Focused on executive-level employee turnover, this simple one-page document lays out all the considerations for a committee (or full Board, or individual, whatever you might… Read more ›

6 Best Practices: Is Your Nonprofit Staff Training Effective? (downloadable pdf) by Rebecca Wyatt for Salsa Labs. Discussion of types of training and the steps to build more robust training opportunities for your staff. Preview: Here are a few best practices to get you… Read more ›

Theatre Specific Retention Facts (downloadable pdf) for PAHRTS: A short overview of retention statistics and leadership skills focused on Minnesota arts organizations. Preview: Importance of Retention for Arts Organizations Nonprofit theatre organizations in the U.S. find it difficult to compete for… Read more ›

Leadership Transition Barriers in Small Nonprofits (downloadable powerpoint) by Matt Kramer, Executive Director of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce: Tactical and strategic challenges of leadership transitions in a short powerpoint. Preview: Importance of this session: Board chairs of nonprofits agree… Read more ›