Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I discussed training at a high level on page 13 of this chapter from CASE's Handbook of Institutional Advancement. Document your data entry standards, policies, and procedures before training so users are taught to do things the right way from the start. Test the computers and software in the classroom before every training.

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Database Training Train Classroom 166

Robert Weiner

JULY 29, 2009

The recent theft of confidential documents from Twitter's Google Docs account points out the dangers of insecure passwords. NTEN's blog discusses the details of the break-in and lessons we should learn from it. The chief lesson: good passwords are key to good security. .

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Create Doc Lesson NTEN 100

Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

We started by listing everyone’s burning issues, then discussed as many as we could in-depth. Managing client expecations — workflow, documentation, contact len. Discussion: Ideas about telling the story about “what do I do as a consultant?&#. Presenters: Robert L. Michael Stein, Michael Stein, Inc.

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Consultant Structure NTEN Skills 100

Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Last month I posted a list of best practices for managing a database and discussed, among other things, protecting data on USB drives and laptops. A recent discussion on the Information Systems Forum has suggested options for protecting USB drives. I’m with Zac and Peter.

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