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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most funders themselves use status quo problem-solving skills, so they expect you to do the same.

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Five Must-Read Business Books To Read This Summer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. His advice? Edited by Edward T. Planning is about preparing for the future, not predicting it.

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5 Leadership And Business Books To Read This Winter

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. His advice? Edited by Edward T. Planning is about preparing for the future, not predicting it.

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Five Must-Read Books For Leaders This Fall

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. His advice? Edited by Edward T. Planning is about preparing for the future, not predicting it.

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5 Leadership Books To Read This Winter

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. His advice? Edited by Edward T. Planning is about preparing for the future, not predicting it.

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4 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Needs A Holistic Operations Consultant

Bloomerang

If your organization needs to improve its grant writing skills, it is likely you are only going to seek grant writing consulting. Changing systems from QuickBooks to Intacct is not going to solve a “bad reporting” issue. However, changing culture will. Changing from one system to another is a process change.

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Five Leadership Books To Read This Fall

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. His advice? Edited by Edward T. Planning is about preparing for the future, not predicting it.