The following articles were written by Andrew Leach, MBA. They are meant to be concise summaries of issues especially relevant to First Nation leaders. Feel free to print and distribute for non-commercial purposes only.

The 5 Most Important Responsibilities of Chief and Council
A description of the five most important responsibilities of the Chief and Council.

How Bad People Rip Off First Nations
Some First Nations are still getting ripped off by bad people. They may be bad business partners, bad lawyers and consultants - sometimes even our own leaders.

The Difference Between Managing and Leading
The difference between managing and managing!

Leading Change
A six-step process to leading change in a First Nation organization.

The Skills of an Effective Administrator
Are you in the process of evaluating a senior manager? Before you do, read this article!

A Brief History of Management
The study of management goes back thousands of years. This article provides a brief history of the study of management, with a First Nations perspective, of course.

Office Politics
Anyone who has worked in a Band office knows office politics can be a major part of the work environment. Offers 3 tips on how to manage the office politics in your organization.

First Nations Labour Laws
Primarily written for Band Administrators in Canada, this article outlines relevant labour laws for First Nations.

Bands Shouldn't Run Mom & Pop Businesses
As a management consultant, I have seen too many Bands lose too much money trying to run mom and pop businesses.

Board of Director Responsibilities
Do you sit on a Board? Not sure what you’re doing there? This article describes the 7 key responsibilities of any non-profit institution.

Financing for First Nations
Thinking of getting an economic development project off the ground? Financing the project may be your biggest hurdle. Learn about your financing options!

Managing Your Human Resources
A 3-step approach to managing your most vital resource.

Managing Up, Down and Across
Managing people is not just about managing your subordinates. Learn how to manage your relationship with your boss and your peers.

Running Effective Band Meetings
Three tips for effectively structuring Band meetings.

How to Fix Your Organization’s Finance Problems
An introduction to three common finance problems in First Nation organizations: budget, policy and staff. Article includes proposed solutions for these three problems.

Year End Spending
Every March, many First Nations have excess funds to spend. This article offers suggestions on how to get the best bang for your year-end spending.

Using Imagery To Communicate
Most public officials have to give speeches on a fairly regular basis. This article offers 3 tips for budding public speakers.