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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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Digital platforms and processes infuse every business activity. Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. EI skills can help IT professionals take their communications and leadership ability to new levels of effectiveness.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

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How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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Are AI and EI an Odd Couple? Nope, Pairing Bytes With Behavior Is a Perfect Match

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As we move deeply into a business environment dominated by artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important. Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. Human drivers center digital initiatives where they need to be—on people. In a recent Association 4.0

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EI Helps Teams Use Technology to Fly

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Lego is another company that has consistently expanded its business model. Support Adaptation Emotional intelligence offers a path to support teams and helps them acquire the skills to become digitally proficient. Building these skills helps teams to be comfortable in environments that are characterized by change.

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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Many of the characteristics we identified are the same skills that entrepreneurs use to grow start-up ventures. Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. With a growing business, things change, but they don’t get easier.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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When Kevin Ordonez, my business partner, and I wrote our Association 4.0 books , a home office was still a glimmer in every busy parent’s eyes. In 2005, when Highroad was one of the few virtual businesses, the concept raised some eyebrows. Businesses and even a few associations are moving away from bricks and mortar.

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A Guide For How To Dream Big And Win In Business

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She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room.