Growing Pains is the definitive guide to the life cycle of an organization and the optimization strategies that make the organization stronger. Whether growth is rapid, slow, or not occurring at all, this book provides a host of solid tools and recommendations for putting everything in order. Now in its fifth edition, this invaluable guide has been fully updated to reflect the current economic climate and includes new case studies and chapters discussing nonprofit life cycle tools, leadership challenges and the "leadership molecule" and real-world applications of the frameworks presented.