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2026
How to Handle Poor Performance
Beth Williams – April 2026
When performance starts to slip, the instinct is often to react quickly. The most effective leaders pause long enough to understand why. Performance challenges are part of every organization, but solving them effectively requires more than reacting to the outcome. Start with these five questions to understand the root cause.
AI For Business Leaders
David Nelms – March 2026
The use of AI in small to medium-sized businesses is increasing and will soon become a necessity. If you are a business leader in the early stages of integrating AI into your organization, read on to explore several key concepts and examples of how to implement different tools.
Right-Sizing Risk Management
Scott Warren – February 2026
An effective risk management approach begins with a simple goal: identify and prioritize potential risks and mitigate their impact whenever possible. From there, it’s about finding the right balance between structure and flexibility, developing a process that fits the organization’s size, culture, and stage of growth.
2026 Ready
Meredith Handakas – January 2026
As organizations plan for 2026, many leaders are asking the same question: What should we focus on to ensure long-term success? The answer is refreshingly consistent across sectors: Get the fundamentals right. Learn practical ways leaders can reinforce the core pillars that drive resilient, high-performing organizations.
2025
Moving Toward Equity
Esther Nand- December 2025
People-Focused AI
Cheron Smalls – November 2025
Strategic Workforce Planning
The HR Team – October 2025
Preparing for the Future
Stephanie Ford – September 2025
Scenario-Based Budgeting
Helen Dow – July 2025
Future-Ready HR
Lacey McCraw – June 2025
Lunch with the CEO
Esther Nand – May 2025
The Value of Vulnerability
Stephanie Ford – April 2025
Prevent Scams
Alex Milenbachs – March 2025
The New Reality of HR in 2025; Part 2
Beth Williams – February 2025
The New Reality of HR in 2025
Beth Williams – January 2025
2024
Efficient Audit Preparations
Jill Swinger – December 2024
The Value of a Fractional CFO
Stephanie Ford – November 2024
Maximize Your Loan Potential
Billy Johnston – October 2024
Thank you to our Community
The Partners – September 2024
Succession Planning; Part II
Katherine Whitney – August 2024
Succession Planning; Part I
Scott Warren – July 2024
Hard Conversations
Stephanie Ford – June 2024
Qualities of a Successful Board Chair
Katherine Whitney – May 2024
Nonprofit Compensation Report
Esther Nand – April 2024
2024 Essential Employee Retention Strategies
Eric Wann – March 2024
Proactive Strategies to Year-End Readiness
Lea Rasmussen – February 2024
2024 Innovative Recruiting Strategies
Beth Williams – January 2024
Explore Our Archives
2023
The Keys to Great Financial Management- part iii
Helen Dow – December 2023
The Keys to Great Financial Management- part ii
Helen Dow – November 2023
The Keys to Great Financial Management- part i
Helen Dow – November 2023
Nonprofit Leaders Join Forces
Esther Nand – October 2023
Refreshing Your Performance Reviews
Tom Prest – September 2023
When a Fractional CFO is Right for your Business
Stephanie Ford – August 2023
Transitioning with QuickBooks from Desktop to Online
Finance/Accounting Team – July 2023
Maximizing the Value of your Businesses Sale Transaction
Neil Suffa – June 2023
Learn the Importance of Assessment Tools
Deborah Kraussé – May 2023
Selecting your Technology
David Nelms – April 2023
Retention & Recruiting Strategies
Tom Prest – March 2023
Cashflow Forecasting
Helen Dow – February 2023
Strategic Planning for Businesses
Stephanie T. Ford – January 2023
2022
Leadership & Empathy
Tom Prest – November 2022
Passive Recruitment Starter Kit
Esther Nand – September 2022
Inflation: Business Leaders under Pressure
Helen Dow – August 2022
Employee Retention Credit: It’s not too late
Gene Fitz – July 2022
Good Boards Make a Difference
Katherine Whitney – June 2022
Protect your Data
David Nelms – May 2022
How to Handle Poor Performance
Eric Wann – April 2022
Best Practices for Employee Performance Reviews
Anne McGraw – March 2022
Learn how BPA can Benefit your Organization
Jennifer Meals – February 2022
HR Strategies for a Prosperous 2022
Beth Williams – January 2022
2021
Advice to Achieve Success & Happiness
Gene Gregory – December 2021
Vendor Management
David Nelms – November 2021
To Zoom or not to Zoom
Katherine Whitney – October 2021
Transformative Leadership- From CPA to Firm Leader
Lea Rasmussen – September 2021
Things I’ve Learned along the way- Lessons from the CFO seat
Mike Muldowney – August 2021
Post-Pandemic Challenges in the new Workplace
Warren Whitney – July 2021
Katherine Whitney featured “In the Balance”
Virginia Business- June 30, 2021
Post-Covid Sustainability
Warren Whitney – June 2021
Leadership Network: Henrico County, Bullish about a new tomorrow
Anthony Romanello – June 2021
Risk Management
Warren Whitney – May 2021
Updating the Employee Handbook
Kevin Grey – April 2021
Seminar: HR’s Changing Landscape
Warren Whitney’s Seminar Video & PPT – March 2021
Nonproft Board Governance- Getting to Great
Katherine M. Whitney – March 2021
Webinar: Data-Based Decision Making
Warren Whitney’s Webinar Video & PPT – March 2021
Leadership Network: Redefining ChamberRVA’s Purpose
Brian Anderson & Moses Foster – February 2021
Four Planning Succession Steps
Warren Whitney – January 2021
2020
Lessons Learned from 2020 for a Prosperous 2021
Warren Whitney – December 2020
‘Twas 3 Weeks Before Christmas at Warren Whitney
Warren Whitney – December 2020
Remote Onboarding- An Intentional Plan with Individual Attention
Warren Whitney – November 2020
Tips for Business Leaders to Respond to COVID
Warren Whitney – October 2020
Big Data & Small Organizations
Warren Whitney – September 2020
Leadership Network: Improving Virtual Communications
Warren Whitney Video and Presentation – September 17, 2020
What do Great Leaders do Next?
Warren Whitney – August 2020
Webinar: Risk Management
Warren Whitney’s Webinar and Presentation- July 2020
Our Brave New World: How to Keep Employees Engaged while Planning for Uncertainty
Warren Whitney – July 2020
How can your Business Benefit from a Fractional Leader?
Warren Whitney – June 2020
Return to Work Strategies
Warren Whitney – May 2020
Webinar: Managing your Workforce NOW
Warren Whitney’s Webinar Video & PPT – April 2020
Webinar: Managing Cash Flow during Times of Crisis
Warren Whitney’s Webinar PPT – April 2020
Leading businesses during COVID19
Warren Whitney – April 2020
Learning how to operate in our new business world
Warren Whitney – March 2020
Job Cost Accounting – What it is & why it matters for your business
Warren Whitney – February 2020
Protect your Business – Actively Manage your Technology
Warren Whitney – January 2020
Warren Whitney named 2020 Best Places to Work in Virginia
2019 >
A CEO’s Guide to Secure Financing
Warren Whitney – December 2019
Board Governance – 10 Tips to Plan for 2020
Warren Whitney – November 2019
The New Overtime Rule
Warren Whitney – October 2019
Fraud- Threat & Reality in your Business
Warren Whitney – September 2019
Preparing for the Next Generation of Nonprofit CEOs
Warren Whitney – August 2019
Financial Management for the Non Financial Leader
Warren Whitney – July 2019
Work of Warren Whitney places it into heart of central Va.’s economy
Richmond Times-Dispatch Article – July 15, 2019
Our Clients share how we are MAKING POTENTIAL HAPPEN
Warren Whitney Video – June 2019
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary!
Pictures from our 30th Anniversary Party at CCV
Navigating the Complex Terrain of HR Regulations
Warren Whitney – June 2019
Celebrating 30 years of MAKING POTENTIAL HAPPEN
Warren Whitney Video – April 2019
How to Handle Crucial Conversations at Work
Warren Whitney – March 2019
How to best leverage your Managed Service Provider
Warren Whitney – February 2019
Warren Whitney named 2019 Best Places to Work in Virginia
Warren Whitney – January 2019
Tips for Year-End Planning
Warren Whitney – January 2019
Make Your Board Great
Warren Whitney – November 2018
Celebrating key learnings from Warren Whitney’s 25-year relationship with Goodwill
Warren Whitney – October 2018
Protecting your most Important Investment: Essential HR Practices for your business
Warren Whitney – August 2018
Valuable technology tips for your business
Warren Whitney – July 2018
Board Room Confidential: Working term limits to your advantage
Warren Whitney – July 2018
Preparing for FLSA Compliance
Warren Whitney – June 2016
FLSA: Ready or Not, Here It Comes
Warren Whitney – October 2016
Turn Your Technology and Operations into a Competitive Advantage
Warren Whitney – May 2016
The Human Resources Alphabet
Warren Whitney – February 2016
Technology Is The Easy Part, or It Should Be
Warren Whitney Newsletter
Key Considerations for Nonprofit Mergers
Warren Whitney Newsletter
Financing Alternatives
Warren Whitney Newsletter
Summer Staffing Alternatives When Employees Take Vacation
Warren Whitney Newsletter
The CEO’s Role in Creating a Great Board
Warren Whitney Newsletter
Planning for Business Disruption
Warren Whitney Newsletter
How Much Does Your Business Need in Cash Reserves?
Warren Whitney Newsletter
Five Documents That Every Board Should Review
Warren Whitney Newsletter
Building a Gold Star Board
Warren Whitney Newsletter
Warren Whitney and Convergent Business Solutions Merge
Richmond Times Dispatch – October 2015
Getting to know: Scott Warren
Richmond Times-Dispatch – Sept. 22, 2012
60 Seconds with: Cyndy Lowery
Richmond Times-Dispatch – Sept. 26, 2011
Company News for June 20: Name Change
Richmond Times-Dispatch – June 20, 2011
Consulting firm changes name
Virginia Business – June 17, 2011
Data Directions Inc.