How to Get Traction: Systems That Makes Leadership Easier

How to Get Traction: Tools That Help Your Team Move Forward

Overview

Nonprofit leaders often have strong teams, good ideas, and a clear sense of what they want to accomplish. But even with all of that in place, progress can still stall.

Here’s what we hear from leaders all the time:

• “We’re busy, but our big goals keep getting pushed back.”
• “We start things with energy… and then the momentum fades.”
• “Decisions get talked about, but not carried forward.”
• “Our meetings have updates, but not much action.”
• “I feel like I’m the one keeping everything moving.”

These are normal challenges — and they’re fixable.

This session focuses on practical approaches that help you create more clarity, keep your team aligned, and build steady forward movement. Nothing complicated. Nothing theoretical. Just simple tools and habits that help your organisation move from idea to action.

What to Expect

A Honest, Practical Panel Conversation

Our panel of nonprofit leaders will share real examples of:

• Where teams typically get stuck
• Why priorities drift even when everyone cares
• How they created more focus without adding more work
• Tools they now rely on to keep projects moving
• What changed once they created clearer structure

If you’ve ever felt your team could move faster with a bit more alignment, this conversation will hit home.

Table Discussions

After the panel, we move into small table conversations where you can:

• Compare experiences with other leaders
• Talk openly about where things get stuck for your team
• Hear what’s helping other nonprofits stay on track
• Walk away with one or two practical steps you can try right away

These discussions are candid, supportive, and consistently ranked as the most valuable part of our events.

Who This Is For

• Executive Directors
• Senior managers
• Program and operations leaders
• Anyone responsible for keeping teams focused and moving forward

You’ll fit right in if you’ve ever said:

• “We’re doing a lot… but not moving our goals forward.”
• “I need a better way to keep everyone aligned.”
• “I’m carrying too much of the follow-up myself.”

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A clearer way to set and stick to weekly priorities
• Tools that make meetings shorter and more decisive
• Ways to reduce reactivity so your team can plan ahead
• Simple habits that drive momentum without extra stress
• Practical next steps you can bring back to your team the same week

Why It Matters

Most teams aren’t lacking effort — they’re lacking clarity and structure.
This session gives you practical ways to build both, so your organisation can move forward with less friction and more confidence.