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How Innovation Naturally Emerges From Deliberate Inefficiency

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“The fact is that most companies are structured to maximize efficiency and minimize risk, resulting in an environment that ultimately prevents meaningful innovations,” explains Elliott Parker , author of the new book, The Illusion of Innovation. It's time to build again,” says Parker. Seek novelty to create strategic optionality.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. This commitment helps us attract and retain the best talent, provide opportunities for personal and professional development, and foster an environment that is continuously improving the equitable and inclusive workplace we strive to provide. Adopt a pay equity policy.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals?

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Digital Priorities the Mission-Driven Sector Must Address in 2024

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Adopt an AI strategy There’s no denying it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is happening. In an environment of heated rhetoric, civic and social organizations need to proactively think about strengthening relationships with audiences and collaborating from a place of trust. Top-to-bottom redesign every few years will not keep up.

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8 Steps for Creating a Nonprofit Innovation Culture

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Culture of Innovation: Characteristics and Benefits As you may have experienced, nonprofits often struggle with innovation or are slower at adopting more modern approaches and tools. Trust: A trusting environment ensures your team feels comfortable sharing their ideas and asking questions.

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Nonprofits That Adopt Social Media Share One Characteristic: Vertigo Tolerance

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption. He describes the discomfort that many of us feel when we shift from working in traditional environments (in organizations) to working within a network or working in the clouds.

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How I learned to stop yawning and love the Zoom Room

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After two years of teaching online in a variety of formats and structures, one thing that I’ve realized is that when the camera is off, people may be long gone—or at least disengaged. . Even worse, sometimes they stay connected and just get bored—fatigued by the static environment. So, how does that translate to the Zoom Room?

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