Change Management, Retention, Skills and Training

Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

The end results are more effective fundraising campaigns, increased donor retention, and higher fundraising success rates. Effective data transformation requires a lot of time and the right skill set to get right and will require your team to handle sensitive information with special care.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. With fewer young individuals entering the age cohort traditionally associated with college attendance, institutions face the risk of lower enrollment rates.

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Four Tips for Creating a Rewarding Environment for Your Tech Staff

NTEN

APRIL 22, 2011

As a manager, you are your own best retention and job satisfaction tool. The number one reason people leave companies is because their relationship with their manager is poor. Offer training opportunities as rewards for performance. Thank people for jobs well done that no one notices but that are important and impactful.

Environment

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

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How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? And, the eBook is free!

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Build These Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said.

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Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Third on the top five list is an employees opportunity to use his/her skills. Employee pay often is not the most important driver for employee retention. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Mentoring

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What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Dont Hire Someone Just Like You Despite the temptation to hire someone like yourself, hire someone to complement your skills --not to duplicate your skills. Managers often find it easier, more comfortable, or less threatening to hire someone with similar skills and work habits. Good post Eric.

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Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

Business leaders can read Overland Park, KS’s Leigh Branham’s books: • The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave • Re-Engage to learn more about why employees leave their workplaces (including non-financial reasons), and what leaders can do to boost employee retention. Both are excellent books.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Never Say These Words To A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:59 PM Labels: Customer Service , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Training 1 comments: Dalon said. I read your blog from a business owner perspective, but I have no employees - I do however train my client's employees - and these words eliminate sales.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Mentoring Leadership

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Evaluation

Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Leadership

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Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Badge

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How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Place

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How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us? It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

An example of positive feedback is : “Bob, your communications skills have dramatically improved over the past couple of months. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Giving

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness. Does this person have the traits and skills I want to develop? A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Leadership Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:10 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Change Management , Customer Feedback , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Strategic Planning 1 comments: Maths private tutor said. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Great Business Quote

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Business

Business Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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Discover Your Leader Grade

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010 Discover Your Leader Grade If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace, which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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When To Coach And When To Counsel

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Its best to coach when a new procedure is introduced, a job is changed, and/or a skill gap is identified. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Job

Job Learning Mentoring Kansas City

Always Follow Through

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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The Five Points Of Professionalism

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Professional

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How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:20 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Coaching Employees , Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Leadership Books , Management , Motivating Employees , Thanking Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. You can learn more about how to do that in his latest book, Re-Engage.

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Know When To Change Your Decision

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

Often, circumstances change and new information becomes available after a decision has been made. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Change

Change Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Use A Board Of Advisors

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Itll provide the opportunity for employees to show off their skills that will energize all employees and boost morale. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Lesson

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Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Mix Praise With Constructive Feedback

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:31 PM Labels: Coaching Employees , General Management Skills , Giving Praise , Leadership Skills , Management , Mentoring , Motivating Employees , Providing Feedback 1 comments: davidburkus said. Be sure to always start with the positive when giving feedback. I totally agree.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Let's Build A List

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Build

Build Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Do I actively manage how I am authentic? It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

Leadership

Leadership Question Mentoring Kansas City

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ▼ September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Story

Story Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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email Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

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Four Tips for Creating a Rewarding Environment for Your Tech Staff

Webinars

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Build These Leadership Skills

Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills

Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

What To Think About For Next Year

Don't Hire Someone Just Like You

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Never Say These Words To A Customer

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Use New-Hire Employee Badges

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Leave

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Great Business Quote

Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Discover Your Leader Grade

When To Coach And When To Counsel

Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

Always Follow Through

Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks

The Five Points Of Professionalism

How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Know When To Change Your Decision

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Use A Board Of Advisors

Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes

Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Mix Praise With Constructive Feedback

Let's Build A List

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Go Old School.Use A Flip Chart For Gathering Ideas

How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

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