At a recent M+S presentation to a group of for-profit and nonprofit leaders, we asked attendees, “When you hear the term consulting services, what comes to mind?” The group’s answers to this question showed a surprising level of antipathy towards consultants. 

Here’s what they said:   

• “Telling others [about] problems they already know.”  

• How's this response for cynicism, "Make money."  

• One person simply responded, “Expensive.”  

Earlier in my career, I taught an interpersonal communication class at a university in northern Illinois. At the end of a lesson on active listening, I asked students to share a key take-away from the lesson. One student vigorously raised his hand and said, “Oh, oh, Ms. Caribeaux, I learned that it is important to think before you speak.” I was struck by the conviction with which he made that simple statement but appreciated this profound insight.  

Providing Nonprofit Organizations with A Single Source for All of Their Back-Office and Strategic Collaboration Needs

We are thrilled to announce that Mission + Strategy (M+S), a nonprofit collaboration services provider founded by Jean Butzen in 2006, is joining the Keystone Alliance (Keystone) family of organizations.

This blog post is by Jean Butzen, Founder and President; you can read more about Jean and learn how to contact her here.