RIF launches ‘Best Practice Awards’ - PBN.com - Providence Business News

RIF launches ‘Best Practice Awards’ - PBN.com - Providence Business News: PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced the launch of a new program from its Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence – the Best Practice Awards.

The Best Practice Awards, which are sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, aim to recognize Rhode Island nonprofit organizations with “outstanding practices” in board governance, leadership development and creative collaboration.

When “Best Practice” is Bad Practice | Community-Driven Consulting

When “Best Practice” is Bad Practice | Community-Driven Consulting: "When “Best Practice” is Bad Practice
Sunday, September 20, 2009
By Hildy Gottlieb

The term Best Practice has always made me nuts. In the past week, though, I am convinced the term is following me!

First there was this week’s live Twitter Chat, where consultants from around the world grappled with the extent to which inspiring vs. prescribing to clients is most effective. In that context, the words Best Practice came up often."

Best Practice or Conventional Wisdom? . . . Editor Commentary 9.15.09 | Blue Avocado

Best Practice or Conventional Wisdom? . . . Editor Commentary 9.15.09 | Blue Avocado: "Because the term 'best practice' implies a technique or method that has been proven effective, the term also confers a kind of authority and implies near-universal acceptance (or at least by the cool kids). This is undoubtedly more appropriate when discussing handwashing as a best practice for restaurant workers than when discussing whether the executive director should be a voting member of the board."