The Difference Between Busy Leadership and Effective Leadership
Being busy does not always mean being effective. Learn how leadership busyness often signals system gaps and what effective leadership actually looks like.
Why Growth Feels Harder Than It Should
Growth often feels chaotic and exhausting, but it does not have to. Learn why growth feels harder than expected and what actually makes it manageable.
Why Small Organizations Accidentally Build Fragile Systems
Fragile systems are rarely designed on purpose. Learn how small organizations unintentionally create fragility and what actually makes work resilient.
The Hidden Cost of Keeping Things “Good Enough”
“Good enough” feels responsible, but it quietly drains time, energy, and momentum. Here is the real cost leaders absorb when work never quite works.
Why Your Website Feels Outdated Even If It Is New
A website can look modern and still feel outdated. Learn why unclear messaging and misalignment make even new sites underperform.
What It Is Like to Work With Groundwork
Wondering what it is actually like to work with Groundwork? Here is how engagements typically work, what we focus on, and what you can expect.
Why More Software Does Not Fix Broken Work
Buying more software feels productive, but it rarely fixes the real problem. Here is why broken work stays broken no matter how many tools you add.
Do I Need a Consultant or Just Better Systems?
Not sure whether to bring in a consultant or fix things internally? This guide helps you decide based on real symptoms, not pressure or hype.
What Your Website Needs to Do in the First 10 Seconds
People decide whether to stay or leave your website almost immediately. Here is what your site must communicate in the first 10 seconds to reach the right people.
What Business Process Improvement Actually Means for Small Organizations
Business process improvement does not mean bureaucracy. It means reducing friction so work moves reliably, even as your organization grows.
CRM, Website, or Processes: What Should You Fix First?
Not sure whether to fix your CRM, your website, or your internal processes first? This guide helps small organizations choose based on real symptoms.
Why Being Visible Starts With Your Website
Visibility is not about more marketing. It starts with a clear website that helps the right people understand your organization and take the next step.
Why Your Team Is Busy but Work Still Feels Broken
Your team isn’t lazy or disorganized. If work feels broken despite constant effort, the issue is almost always how work is structured—not how hard people try.
When Spreadsheets Stop Working for Your Business
Spreadsheets work… until they don’t. Learn the signs your business has outgrown spreadsheets and what to fix before things break further.
What Is a CRM and Do Small Organizations Actually Need One?
A practical explanation of what a CRM is, who actually needs one, and when spreadsheets stop being enough for small businesses and non-profits.