Mills Scofield

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Collaboration for the Long Term

Mills Scofield

I'm re-posting from the archives because the issue of real, authentic collaboration has been coming up a few times a lot lately, especially in light of the Vulnerability & Trust Leadership Paradox radio show John Hagel , Saul Kaplan and Mike Waite did with me a few weeks ago.

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How Do You Calculate ROI?

Mills Scofield

The calculation defines gain in financial terms. We need to consider intangible returns - gains in learning, brand authenticity, and cultural improvement, for instance, which make a bigger difference in the long run. In today’s world, financial measures alone are too narrow. Revenue, profit, productivity, etc. What do you think?

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Mentoring is Key to My Business Model

Mills Scofield

If you are willing to share a bit of your blessings, consider giving to BakerRipley - they know what to do, when to do it, and how to it - for the long-term.

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How to Have an Impact without Electricity and the Internet

Mills Scofield

We’re up to 600 kids per month with a staff of 18 local leaders focused on long-term, community-driven development. Of course, I don’t want to minimize Haiti’s long-term infrastructure needs, including electricity and internet. But personally, I don’t miss the 24/7 access to power much.

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It's not High School Anymore Guys!

Mills Scofield

While it may be ‘easier’ in the short term to aid and abet, it will destroy your organization in the long term. At the end of the day, that’s what matters, because otherwise there is no business.

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Are Non-Profits Doomed to Fail in Haiti?

Mills Scofield

Kona has a long-standing passio n for Haiti and has lived there for the past 3 years. In the following decades, Haitians successfully fended off foreign invasions while simultaneously succumbing to a long cycle of internal upheavals. Real change is often slow, long-term, and riddled with failures along the way.

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Status Quophiles and Quophobes

Mills Scofield

SQ : This makes sense in the long run, but remember, we are measured on quarterly results. I : This makes sense in the long run, and we can show some benefits even in the short term by applying our learning early on. I : Appreciate your enthusiasm and ideas, and the breath of fresh thinking and perspective is just what we need!