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Building an Organizational Foundation from the Top Down – Feedback Loops (12 of 12)
Organizational goals refer to the desired outcomes or achievements an organization aims to accomplish within a specific timeframe.  These goals provide direction, purpose, and a roadmap for the organization’s activities and initiatives.  They are typically established...
Building an Organizational Foundation from the Top Down – Goals and Objectives (11 of 12)
Organizational goals refer to the desired outcomes or achievements an organization aims to accomplish within a specific timeframe.  These goals provide direction, purpose, and a roadmap for the organization’s activities and initiatives.  They are typically established...
Building an Organizational Foundation from the Top Down – Operations (10 of 12)
Organizational operations refer to the activities and processes carried out within an organization to achieve its goals and objectives.  It encompasses all the tasks, functions, and procedures involved in the organization’s day-to-day functioning. At a fundamental...
The Last Chapter Series – Hospice Care (7 of 10)
Unfortunately, and sadly, several months ago, the woman I care for was admitted into hospice care.  Although I was familiar with the term hospice care, I will admit, I didn’t know enough to feel comfortable with the new situation; I had so many questions. The hospice...
The Last Chapter Series – Long-Term-Care (6 of 10)
As we think about each aspect of our estate plan, will, trust, finances, transportation, and aging in place, we should also consider the possibility of needing long-term care, i.e., assisted living and or memory care.  Based on my experience, there are several factors...
The Last Chapter Series – Aging in Place (5 of 10)
Home, by definition, is where one lives permanently, especially as a family or household member.  But I think most of us would agree that a “home” is so much more than that.  Among so many other things, home is somewhere that feels safe, familiar, and comfortable. ...
The Last Chapter Series – Transportation (4 of 10)
It’s often said, Don’t talk about money, politics, or religion.  However, as we grow older or become caregivers, we may need to have uncomfortable and otherwise taboo conversations.  As we grow older, we begin to lose some of our cognitive and higher-level executive...