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Browse our growing library of published insights—from grant writing frameworks to strategic communications toolkits. Each report is crafted to be practical, relatable, and ready for action.

Now available

Getting started with team building

A guide for new and aspiring leaders whether stepping into leadership for the first time or figuring it out as you go, this white paper offers a practical framework for building a team that works, with or without a big title, budget, or office. Based on field experience, coaching conversations, and lived insight, it’s designed for those who lead from the middle as much as the top.

Releasing Nov, 2025

Annual industry trends report

What are the most significant shifts facing small businesses, education organization, and community-rooted teams? This report blends original research, case insights, and stories from the field to highlight trends and questions for the year ahead.

Need clarity? Let’s start with a conversation.

Whether you’re seeking a strategic partner, a powerful conversation, or a compelling voice for your next event—Lapicero is here to help. Founder Ra’phael Davis is available for speaking engagements, interviews, and workshops, bringing clarity to topics like team development, intercultural communication, curriculum design, funding access.

Lapicero Blog

Fresh thinking. grounded perspective.

Our blog is where strategy meets story. We share lessons from the field, behind-the-scenes reflections, and sharp takes on leadership, communication, and growth.

What’s Wrong With Your Grant Writing and How to Fix It

Most people think grant writing is about securing funding. But in our experience at Lapicero, it’s much more than that. It’s a mirror, and most organizations aren’t looking in it often enough. People think of grant writing as a skill that you hand off to “the writer” or the development…

Communicating across borders: crafting messages that translate globally.

Global leadership means speaking across cultures, not just across time zones. At Lapicero, we’ve seen too many well-meaning messages fall flat simply because they weren’t designed with global audiences in mind. Crafting messages that translate globally is about more than language. It’s about cultural intelligence, audience awareness, and intentional design.…

Internal alignment: why your team’s voice matters as much as your brand voice.

In the rush to polish brand messaging and craft the perfect customer-facing narrative, many organizations forget an essential truth: your brand voice starts from the inside. Internal alignment is not just about operational efficiency or team morale—it’s the foundation of consistent, authentic external communication. When team members don’t understand the…

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