Drucker asserts that focus is the primary challenge for leading nonprofits. Here are three quotes from Five Questions:
“… the great majority of nonprofits can be graded “C” at best. Not for lack of effort; most of them work very hard. But for lack of focus and lack of tool competency."
“I advised some close friends of mine, working with the local council of churches, that half of the things they are doing they shouldn’t be doing- not because they are unimportant, but because they’re not needed.”
“It is time for organized abandonment.”
Its amazing how this simple principle can be heard from many great thinkers and displayed by many great organizations. But few find it. What have you abandoned lately for the good of your life or career or organization?