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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. It’s helpful to outline cultural norms and values in the job description. You have to understand the characteristics of work in your culture. She studies team composition.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Sue” was tapped to head the department because of her knowledge of the current AMS and her passion for, and scrupulous maintenance of, the data. In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. It’s the style of the CEO and executive team that drives the governance and the culture.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Gustavo Rasetti, CEO of Fearless Culture , describes Zappos relationship between culture and structure like this. Clarify Roles.

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How nonprofits can benefit from knowledge management

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Can your team take advantage of the new breed of knowledge management tools? The knowledge and experience its people bring will determine its institutional knowledge and dictate the direction in which it needs to head. This knowledge is ever-changing and needs to be both accessible and adaptable. Explicit knowledge.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. What is the future that we want to avoid?

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. It sounds simple. But it’s the assignment that’s easiest to fail.

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