Primum non nocere

In module two, we discussed two important things for nonprofit organizations: Managing the Resource Development Function, defining audiences and developing a case. Nonprofit organizations should keep track and improve every area of the organizations in order to obtain the best results. By keeping tracking and improving, nonprofit organizations will maximize their net income which will help them to grow. Just in the same way, in order to make improvements, an organization should be listening to…

I selected MSG Amy Hauver as my legacy leader. In the brief two year period that I have been her subordinate, I have learned the art of intervention, the real meaning of what it is to be resilient and why it is so important for a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) to have an open mind and compassion. In her military career, she has stood out before her peers, seniors and subordinates. Rising through the ranks with her hard work ethic and dedication to military service. Taking on the most…

Overview The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a 501©(3) non profit, non-governmental organization whose mission is “To honor and empower Wounded Warriors” (Wounded Warrior Project, 2014). This mission statement addresses two of the major elements of a mission statement: What: Honor and empower Who: Wounded warriors It does not address “where” it will provide services and “how” these services will be provided. This leaves the WWP open to provide a wide range of services that may change over…

Sergeant First Class Brent Colvin I had the honor and privilege of serving under the authority of Sergeant First Class Brent Colvin while I was a soldier with Bravo Battery, 2/222, Field Artillery and I have chosen him as my “Leader of Influence.” I served with SFC Colvin in various capacities while he was my Platoon Sergeant, including as a Fire Direction Specialist, unit radio equipment specialist, and his personal driver. I observed his leadership abilities during garrison activities and…

It Takes a NCO to Lead a Officer in Battle The Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) has four to twenty years experience being a leader and is the backbone of the U.S. Army; meanwhile, the Second Lieutenant is fresh out of college with no experience being a leader. The Lieutenant will hold higher rank, have generally higher pay grade, as well as be put in charge of protecting the lives of the NCO’s plus the junior enlisted. A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army is known as a "Butter Bar", a reference to…

Dying to Get High, published by Richard J. Webb and Wendy Chapkis, views the subject of medical marijuana through the eyes of a group of individuals who call themselves WAMM (The Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana). The members of WAMM manage people with serious illnesses and use medical marijuana to alleviate their symptoms. The book challenges misconceptions of critics, especially that of the government. Throughout the book, the government is viewed as an antagonist as they refuse to…

This enables an organization the ability to keep a close relationship with its customers, in return developing a loyal customer base. This loyalty will increase the chance of reoccurring clients in a non-profits service. With trending topics, a nonprofits content will be available to twitter users other than the holder’s followers. Creating a “hash tag” gives the opportunity to attract attention to your services or events you may be having. Although…

Unified land operation is the Army operating concept which is executed through decisive actions and guided by mission command. The Army’s framework for exercising mission command is operations process (plan, prepare, execute, and assess). Embedded by the philosophy and principles of mission command, the commander, supported by his staff, drives the operation process to execute conceptual planning or detailed planning necessary for him to understand, visualize, describe, direct, lead, and…

Health care has several issues that needs to be fixed but the biggest issue I believe is accessibility. I believe accessibility is a big problem within the health care industry because its not easy for all Americans to get access of. In 2019 the uninsured population may increase to 65.7 million people or 23.2% of the population In the United States of American the population is growing which means the systems needs to get even bigger than what it is. An estimate of the United States will…

Introduction Employee productivity is an important aspect of an organization. Companies must develop a good process control to keep employee productivity within the parameter desire in order for the businesses to succeed. Both individual and organizational must found common ground to keep the company alive (company must be profitable in order to exit). Employee productivity helps organization to be able achieve the profitable goal that has been set for the organization. According to Kinicki,…