Opinion
CBJ editorial: IUC makes bad policy
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) changed its name to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on July 1, as part of a state government reorganization that removed the IUB from the Department of Commerce. What now needs to change is the…
A strong culture is a strong brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial How would you describe your company’s culture? It’s not…
Relationship between board, chief executive critical to group
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The relationship between the board and its chief executive…
Basics of an effective management style
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial It is clear that some management practices are winners…
SCORE an opportunity to volunteer
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial “Volunteer Week” was celebrated the week of April 6-12.…
SBA, AARP pair up to help mentor entrepreneurs
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial Our country has always been proud of our entrepreneurial…
Five marks of a stellar internship program
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Fetching coffee. Making copies. Answering phones. We know the…
Stopping the ‘meeting after the meeting’
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Ryan is project manager for a high-profile software development…
Boost bottom line with customer insight
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Three-quarters of marketers say they know what their customers…
Performing an assessment
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Most nonprofit organizations recognize that strengthening and building their…
Lessons from history and math
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial Nobody knows the future. In part one of this…
Recordkeeping for your business
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial One thing many people give up when they become…
The power of a pause: how to tolerate (and utilize) silence
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial It was a moment so painful that it sticks…
Recognizing women of influence: past and present
Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Once again, we are celebrating the CBJ’s Women of Influence.…
Succession planning: Ensuring continuity during leadership changes
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Developing a succession plan for an organization is a…
Each piece of nonprofit board is important
By John Langhorne and Nancy Quellhorst / Guest Editorial Early in our careers, mentors suggested…