Patton's Pick: The Art of Slicing Work by Anton Skornyakov

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector 

Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into The Art of Slicing Work by Anton Skornyakov, who was a guest on Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership episode #266. This book provides a novel approach to project management that can transform how nonprofit leaders delegate and manage tasks. Skornyakov’s methods help leaders enhance productivity and team collaboration. Here’s why The Art of Slicing Work is crucial for nonprofit leaders:

• Innovative Task Management: Introduces a unique method for breaking down tasks that can increase team efficiency and clarity.

• Enhancing Team Collaboration: Offers strategies to improve coordination and communication within teams, vital for successful project execution.

• Strategic Delegation: Encourages leaders to master the art of delegation, ensuring the right tasks are assigned to the right people at the right time.

Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, MBA, is the creator of the innovative PMA Mastermind Leadership Program, a unique offering designed to elevate nonprofit leaders through comprehensive training and peer collaboration. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and host of the weekly podcast with the same name, available here. Since founding PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009, Patton has strategically guided over 300 nonprofit organizations to achieve their fullest potential. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he serves as Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.

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