Systems Reality Check

Systems Reality Check

Do you ever have the feeling something is not working — but it is not clear where to start or why?

The Systems Reality Check, is a practical quarterly assessment framework to surface gaps and pain points across the core areas of an organization. Each operational area is scored across three dimensions: how well it is functioning, the pain it is causing, and whether it is documented. The scores are then plotted on a simple quadrant to identify what needs immediate attention versus what can wait.

This is a companion guide to Episode 10 of Make Nonprofits ProfitableTM Stop Reacting. Start Responding. A Nonprofit Operations Reality Check.

Use these exploratory questions with your team to identify and rate your systems and processes and gain perspective on the top items to address.