Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 52

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Management 52

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

E-learning is using internet technology and your networks to learn in real-time – either as an individual, within your organization, or a network and learning is applied to get results. This e-mail exchange with a dozen or so colleagues evolved into a guest post about one aspect of the topic. Put e-learning on the agenda.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

I’m talking about the stuff we consume daily to keep inform of our professional field. It comes speeding at us from our email boxes, social networks, kindles, and even paper and snail mail! We scan, we browse, we try to thoughtfully read the best stuff, and interact through online conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2019

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. How often do the funds come in without workable donor data – or any donor data – behind it? What’s that proverb?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 24, 2015

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, workplace giving campaigns, and matching gift programs to name a few. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. How often do the funds come in without usable donor data – or any donor data – behind it?

Data 100

Data Donor Giving Fundraising 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 79

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 84

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Time 40

Time Mentoring Policy Technique 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. How often do the funds come in without workable donor data – or any donor data – behind it? What’s that proverb?

Data 100

Data Donor Giving Fundraising 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

Tips 40

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Ideas Mentoring Leadership Goal 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2015

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Team Policy Review 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 3, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don''t multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25. Follow through when you promise to do something 26. Allow prudent autonomy 27.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2008

An interesting article in today's New York Times called " Lost in E=Mail, Tech Firms Face Self-Made Beast." The Times articles covers one technique - e-mail bankruptcy ,??? or getting so far behind in responding to e-mail messages that it becomes necessary to delete them all and start over. Photo by Will Lion.

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